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And just like that… They’re all gone! 🐞🐞🐞🐞

“Small business deaths don’t make national headlines but the lights are going out in high streets, pubs, and restaurants across Britain”. cityam.com/hospitality-jo…

“By supporting entrepreneurs and helping them connect with others, we’re creating jobs, encouraging innovation and investing in the future of our economy”. braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/25287413.…

“Those seeking finance to make those dreams a reality are shackled by heavy-handed demands to put their own homes or savings on the line”. conference-news.co.uk/news/personal-…

The proportion of small firms expecting to contract, sell or close has outnumbered the percentage hoping to grow.

In the words of Katrina Pierce - FSB Lincolnshire, where am I today? Clue: It was founded by the Romans around AD 60 and was known as ‘Caesaromagus’ - meaning "marketplace of Caesar."

I love entrepreneurial good news stories like this! essexlive.news/whats-on/essex…

Missed out? We have another co-working day coming up in Colchester: events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X7/g/…

My favourite video to produce… I did get singed eyebrows though, from standing too close to the chef when he flambéed the shrimps!

Ramping up jobs taxes, pushing through 28 new bits of employment legislation, and mooting a hike in employer pension costs, is not a recipe for job-creation and economic growth.

Attend in person or online… A hands-on workshop designed to help small business owners harness the power of AI tools to make them more productive and save time/money.

I spent a looooong time in this Aladdin’s cave of treasures and shiny trinkets…

Join me on Friday… #FridayFeeling

It was a night of fine taste and even finer company...

This week has truly been something to savour… ‘Wine Down, Link Up’ brought together local business owners for an evening of relaxed networking - with a splash of style. Watch the video: youtu.be/NEtcmbe2Avo

The smell of coffee is giving Rocky some #MondayMotivation!

In support of #IndependentRetailerMonth, we're sharing some of our favourite videos of FSB members... This global campaign encourages consumers to shop locally and support our small businesses; a community that brings diversity, character, and economic resilience to the UK.

Keep your eyes peeled for some very exciting news coming your way soon… We’ll be releasing tickets to our East of England Business Bootcamp and revealing our exciting line-up! Intrigued? Express your interest: events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X7/g/…