1. WELCOME

2. IT ALL STARTED IN 1974
Norman Small, a small business owner, wrote a letter to the Guardian in response to the introduction of Class 4 National Insurance Contributions, which represented an additional tax burden on the self-employed and owners of small businesses. Small invited anyone affected to attend a meeting in his home town of Lytham St Anne’s, to promote the voice of the self-employed. And FSB was born.

3. WHO ARE FSB?
Established over 40 years ago, we are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by our members, for our members. Members get an exclusive package of great value business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. FSB is also the UK’s leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change which supports smaller business to grow and succeed. Our lobbying arm starts with the work of our team in Westminster which focuses on UK and English policy issues. Further to this, our expert teams in Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast work with governments, elected members and decision-makers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

4. WHAT FSB DOES
As experts in business, we offer our members a wide range of vital business services, including advice, financial expertise and support. These cover a wide range of benefits such as tax, legal and HR, local network groups, business banking, insurance and much more. Our mission is to help smaller business achieve their ambitions.

5. FSB BUSINESS CREATION
FSB Business Creation is the category of membership for those starting a business. The advice, finance and support offered is designed to help make starting your business easier and hassle free.

6. START UP ADVISORS ON HAND TO HELP WITH
Business Planning
Funding
Marketing
Premises
Sales
Tax and Accounting
And much more

7. FSB MARKET ENTRY REPORTS
Over 50 Comprehensive Guides to Business Types Items covered: Regulatory Issues Practical trading advice Sector Updates Guides to starting your business

8. FSB ONLINE LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Ensuring you establish a compliant range of legal, tax and health and safety documents, together with keeping them up to date is a costly exercise when starting a business There are over 700 documents and factsheets available online to download covering: Taxation Health and safety Business Law, Company and Partnership Law, Intellectual Property Contract and Consumer Law Download and customise employment documents All of these are updated throughout the year, so you always have access to the most up to date documents

9. STARTING A BUSINESS FOR DUMMIES BOOK

10. FSB INSURANCE SERVICE
When starting your business, you’ll need to ensure you get the right cover for your new business What are the benefits of the FSB INSURANCE SERVICE? Peace of mind knowing our business insurance will take care of finding you the most suitable policies and benefits

11. FSB BUSINESS BANKING
FSB Business Banking provided by The Co-Operative Bank lets you focus on the most important thing to you, your business. No charges for everyday banking services Fee-Free overdraft subject to application and status Access to a business loan subject to status 24/7 Access via online banking Annual £25 Loyalty Bonus

12. FSB CARD PAYMENT PROCESSING
When setting up your new business, you’ll need to think about how you are going to take payments With FSB Card Payment Processing provided by Worldpay, the UK’s Leading payment provider, you are able to take payments wherever you’re planning on doing business, face-to-face, online, over the phone or via

13. FSB COMPANY FORMATION
FSB Company Formation enables you to formally establish your business Key Features Online Company Formation Companies House Filing Fees Printed Certificate of Incorporation Electronic Memorandum & Articles of Association Change of Company type (LLP/PLC/Charity/NFP) All necessary documentation to get you up and trading.

14. FSB WEBSITE SET UP Key Features Domain Name Website Hosting
Basic Website Creation
Simple website creation that you can update 24/7
Choice of design templates
View sales reports and visitor statistics

15. LOBBYING AND NETWORKING
Lobbying – We are the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of smaller business owners and the self-employed.
Networking – Join us wherever you are in the UK to take advantage of our regular face-to-face business networking breakfasts or events, or our virtual networking. Thousands of our members already benefit from our business networking.

16. THANK YOU
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