Small Biz Talks

In this episode, FSB's Public Relations Manager Kerry Curtis explores why entering for a credible business award could be one of the best business decisions you ever make. Hear from award winners, public relations experts and those that run award schemes on the benefits and how you can make the most of them. The guests also share tips on what could make an award-winning entry. Featuring: Julianne Ponan, CEO and Founder of Creative Nature Nicolle Anderson, Business Development Director at Business Clan Koray Camgoz, Public Relations Manager at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Ibrahim Dogus, Founder of the British Kebab Awards Juliette Brown, Head of Partnerships and Events at FSB

Following the Autumn Budget, FSB's Head of Media Alan Soady chats to Deputy Head of Public Affairs Ruby Peacock. They tell us why this was a small business friendly budget following announcements on VAT, business rates, New Enterprise Allowance and help for the high street.

Ahead of the Autumn Budget on 29 October, FSB’s Head of Media Alan Soady chats to our Senior Media Advisor Matt Dickinson, Deputy Head of Public Affairs Ruby Peacock and Tax Policy Advisor Lorence Nye. They run through what might be in store for the small business community and discuss what measures FSB have been calling on the Chancellor to introduce to help the self-employed and small firms on our high streets.

Ahead of the Salzburg Summit, FSB's Head of Media, Alan Soady and Head of Policy, Sonali Parekh discuss what Brexit might look like and how small businesses might be affected by the various possible outcomes.

What do small businesses want from the Budget on November 22? FSB Head of Media Alan Soady discusses this with Deputy Head of Public Affairs Ruby Peacock, Media and Communications Advisor Matt Dickinson, Local Government Policy Advisor Greg Warren and Tax Policy Advisor Lorence Nye. The podcast also features insights from Nicky Morgan, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee.

In this podcast, FSB Head of Media Alan Soady speaks to Robin Bingeman whose business, Cryoserver, was stuck inside the cordon at London Bridge for nearly a week following the terrorist attack there. Alan also speaks to FSB Public Affairs Advisor Jess Smith about how we can increase the resilience of small firms, as set out in FSB's new report "Small Business As Usual - strengthening resilience to 21st century terrorism".

New FSB research looks at how April's National Living Wage rise has impacted small businesses. FSB Head of Media Alan Soady discusses the issue with Policy Advisor Alex Metcalfe and Deputy Head of Public Affairs Ruby Peacock.