Business lobby group appoints new National Chairman
6 January 2009
The FPB has appointed Noel Guilford as its new National Chairman. Noel, who has been a non-executive board member of the FPB since 2003, is the managing partner of Chester-based Guilford Consulting, and has more than 30 years' experience as a chartered accountant and management consultant. He has been acting Chairman since June 2008, but now takes on the role full time. more >>
TV Licensing reminds businesses: Make sure you’re covered if staff are watching TV at work this Christmas
10 December 2008
As businesses finalise arrangements for Christmas, TV Licensing and the Forum of Private Business (FPB) have urged managers to ensure they are correctly covered by a TV licence if staff are likely to be watching TV on the premises.
Parking restrictions hitting crucial Christmas trade, warns business lobby group
9 December 2008
The FPB is concerned that steep car parking charges and limited waiting times are keeping Christmas shoppers away from the UK's high streets. The FPB is calling on local authorities to relax parking restrictions in order to boost trade for struggling retailers during the key Christmas period.
