The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a non profit making organisation with 16,000 members. They provide support, protection and savings for your business.

Joining the FSB means you will have access to:

Free advice (legal & employment 24/7 help lines).  There is always legislation coming out that affects small businesses and on which you may need to take advice.

Money Savings (insurances & free business banking*)

Independent Financial Advice.

Protection (Cover for tax and VAT inspections)

Opportunities to network (regular local events)

Lots of business information (such as contracts to terms and conditions)

Use of the FSB’s logo (signage, website, invoices, quotes, business cards, headed paper & much more).  It shows you are part of an organisation with loads of clout and that you mean business about being in business.

Any type of business can join the FSB from sole trader perhaps working from home to a company with 200 staff.

*The services available to all members of the FSB can more than repay you for your subscriptions especially the free business banking.  There are no catches.  The Co-operative Bank offer a unique banking package - exclusively for FSB members.  The benefits include:

For more information : www.fsb.org.uk

www.fsb.org.uk/essex to view the events in the essex area.