Hi Tech Help

Technology has allowed businesses to develop and communicate.  The internet can create a level playing field, allowing smaller firms to advertise and compete with even the largest PLC's and advances in telephone technology such as VoIP (voice over internet protocol) can dramatically reduce telephone bills and make receiving your calls and voice mail easy wherever you are.

How has technology helped you?

A Helping Hand

Local authorities and national organisations have specialist staff, able to provide advice on business matters, from marketing to taxation issues.

Business Link have a wealth of information from rules and regulations to finances and grants.  They have even launched a podcast service with guidance covering topics relating to employing people, starting a business and business planning and funding. Read more

Growing your business

Many agencies exist, claiming to provide help and assistance to business owners, allowing them to expand or diversify.

We are interested in hearing about your experiences.

Keep Trade Local Campaign

 

The FSB is non-profit making and non-party political.

The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 210,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches.

On the member benefits side, it offers assistance and support 24 hours a day, while its lobbying arm - led by the Westminster Press and Parliamentary office - applies pressure on MPs, Government and Whitehall, lobbies politicians in their constituencies and puts the FSB viewpoint over to the media.

One of the major benefits is the FSB's legal helpline which operates 24 hours a day. Last year, the helpline received over 100,000 calls, the majority of calls on employment matters but also dealing with issues such as commercial contract, landlord and tenant and consumer affairs.

Joining the FSB is easy and inexpensive with many member benefits.

Supplying Supermarkets

Are you a producer trying to get your product noticed by the larger stores?

Do you already supply a supermarket and what does the process involve?

Share your thoughts and advice with others by letting us know via our form below or by email to admin at keeptradelocal.com Read more