Federation of Small Businesses (Scotland)27 Feb 2025More businesses opening than closing, stats showIt is the first time in five years that more businesses have been added to the ONS register than removed.27 Feb 202511 Mar 2024'HMRC gave me £49,000 relief, but wants it back'Some UK start-ups who received tax breaks for innovation are being pursued to repay the money.11 Mar 202412 Jan 2024'Confusing' bus gates concerning city shop ownersThe controversial bus priority routes in Aberdeen city centre were implemented in August 2023. 12 Jan 202431 Mar 2023Energy bill help cut: ‘We can only work four days'As government energy support for business falls from 1 April, firms are warning of the impact of high bills31 Mar 202310 Sep 2022'Liz Truss's energy plan is not enough to help us'Scottish business bosses say the PM's plan may not be enough to prevent a "tsunami" of closures.10 Sep 20222 Sep 2022Firms facing 200% price hikes 'are the lucky ones'The body which speaks for Scotland's small businesses says hikes of 500% are not unusual.2 Sep 202225 Jul 2022Firms struggle with 'merciless' trading conditionsA survey of businesses in Scotland finds confidence slumped in the second quarter of this year.25 Jul 202229 Jun 2022Firms say government price cut plan 'slap in face'A group says a government campaign asking businesses to cut prices is unrealistic for small firms.29 Jun 202216 May 2022'I had to apply to five banks to get a loan'One firm tells of its struggles as a survey suggests lending to small businesses has hit an all-time low.16 May 2022...
