Pearl Hamilton

The groups warn that rate rises on the scale projected will have “a further deadening effect” on the Scottish economy, hampering recruitment and investment plans. #NonDomesticRates

Scotland’s leading business organisations today joined forces to call for measures in the forthcoming Scottish Budget to protect businesses from drastic rises in non-domestic rates.

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If the Finance Secretary were to be visited by the ghost of Christmas yet to come, which vision of the high street would they show her? A desolate desert, or a thriving town? All depends on her calls in January's budget. Me, in today's @heraldscotland heraldscotland.com/opinion/257087…

Our Scotland Chair @guyhinksphoto has been telling The Herald's @joshpizpom about the alarm on local high streets about the latest business rates revaluation and the damage it could do to small businesses across Scotland. heraldscotland.com/news/25700344.…

If you've received your new draft rates valuation and you'd like to make your voice heard, please get in touch

“We are hearing horror stories on a daily basis. There are pubs in Glasgow discovering they may need to pay £15,000 a year more in business rates and a Post Office in Moray whose bill looks like it will go up by £4,000." Guy Hinks, FSB Scotland Policy Chair

“There are pubs discovering they may need to pay £15,000 a year more in business rates. That is a lot of extra pints to sell to make up the difference." FSB Scotland Chair @guyhinksphoto Thanks to @TheBusinessDesk for covering this important issue. thebusinessdesk.com/scotland/news/…

Top tips for shopping online safely: 💳 Pay by credit card for stronger protection ❓ Check independent reviews of the seller/store ☎️ Make sure you have contact info for the seller in case something goes wrong 📦 Check the site’s return policy and T&Cs tsscot.co.uk/online-shoppin…

Our UK Policy Chair Tina McKenzie MBE met with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to underline the role startups play in driving growth. The meeting took place during a visit to @JeavonsToffee, an award-winning small business founded at a kitchen table and now operating in Port Glasgow.

With changes on the way for Scotland's Visitor Levy regulations, and concerns about the impact the new tax may have on local tourist economies, we welcome this proposal 👇 'Wait and see' is the sensible option being taken by a growing number of councils go.fsb.org.uk/48EZvUt

Only use reputable businesses you have contacted directly. For a list of Trading Standards Approved businesses across Scotland, visit Trusted Trader or Approved Trader 👷‍♂️ trustedtrader.scot approvedtrader.scot #TradingStandards #Vetted

African-Caribbean grocery shop opens in Elgin thanks to local mum’s vision northern-scot.co.uk/news/african-c…

🚀 Mark your calendars for our upcoming FSBNI Virtual Networking event! 📅Thurs 27 Nov from 12:30pm to 1:30pm Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and small business owners. See you there! Book here: go.fsb.org.uk/4nfeBW5 @FSB_NI

Modernising and simplifying contract law in Scotland is welcome, but we must be careful not to hand large corporations more power in disputes with small contractors. @colin_borland gives evidence to @ScotParl Law Reform Committee.

"Small businesses are not an easy source of cash to which the Treasury can turn when the coffers need filled. Piling more taxes on small businesses will stifle growth and choke off investment." @colin_borland writes in @heraldscotland heraldscotland.com/politics/holyr…

The following committees are meeting today ⬇️ 🟣 @SP_RuralAffairs at 8:40am 🟣 @SP_Justice at 9am 🟣 @SP_ECYP at 9am 🟣 Citizen Participation and Public Petitions at 9:30am 🟣 @SP_Economy at 9:30am 🟣 @SP_PublicAudit at 9:30am Watch online: ow.ly/NbeO50XwUVj

All eyes are now on Wed. 26th. Nov. and what difference the UK Budget might make, a little way ahead of the Scottish Budget in January. @fsb_policy and @FSB_Scotland hope our input and recommendations have been heeded. #OneFSB #Budget2025

Good to be at @techUK Digital Economy Conference and hear @_KateForbes talk about the importance of supporting SMEs to adopt new digital technology through AI Scotland

Community Wealth Building can boost local economies, but statutory targets for increasing local spending are key to delivering the benefits. Read more about our @CLESthinkdo research here 👇 midlothianview.com/news/community…