David Groundwater

🚀 We’re launching a brand‑new FSB Connect event in Rosyth! Come along, grow your network, and meet local business owners in a friendly setting. 📅 Book now: go.fsb.org.uk/3Z7FbGX

🚨 Think your business rates revaluation might be wrong? Time is running out to act. You only have until Friday (20 February) to challenge the valuation of your property with your local Assessor. 🚨 Need help? Try our Business Rates Guide 2026 Scotland. go.fsb.org.uk/3NHZdp7

📣 Calling all small business owners: Are you getting a good deal from your bank? 🏦 Have your say on everything from current accounts to customer services in our latest survey. Your views will help us get a fairer deal for small firms. Respond by 24 February for a chance to win £200 ⤵️ 🔗 about.fsbbigvoice.uk/Banking

👋Do you have what it takes? 🤩 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 🔗get.fsb.org.uk/awards/

First week back and the team are straight back to the @ScotParl for meetings and an evidence session. 💪 First up our Head of Policy and External Affairs, @Stacey_FSB at the the @SP_Economy to give evidence on the draft Climate Change Plan. More👉🔗scottishparliament.tv/meeting/econom…

☕ Grab a coffee and join us online tomorrow! 📅 Tue 7 Jan | 10:30 AM 💬 Breakout networking sessions 🎥 Hosted by FSB member and business owner Spencer Thomson Free and open to all businesses 👉 go.fsb.org.uk/49oitAb #FSBEvents #ScottishBusinesses

Scotland’s leading business organisations warn of “deadening effect” of potential rates rises @ScotChambers @IoD_Scotland @ProsperScot @SFE_tweets_ @CBI_Scotland go.fsb.org.uk/3YH4nDO

👚 My final @FSB_Scotland #SmallBusinessFocus of 2025, with @PressJournal, features #Fochabers fleece-maker, Louise Henderson, of children's clothing brand Joa-Toa🪡 "I now carry thousands of fleeces to shows around the country... ⬇️👀 go.fsb.org.uk/3MTkT0T

Ready to grow your network? 🌐 Join us online on Tuesday 6 January for a relaxed virtual networking event - connect, collaborate, and unlock new opportunities! 🚀 📌 Sign up for free: go.fsb.org.uk/49oitAb

Run a small business in Scotland? We want to know how things are looking from where you're standing. The results of our latest Small Business Index survey will help us ensure your voice is heard in the corridors of power. Take the survey here about.fsbbigvoice.uk/SBIQ42025

👏 Great motion tabled by @Douglas4Moray in @ScotParl, celebrating the career of #Forres business owner and @FSB_Scotland legend, Pearl Hamilton @PEARLSPetCare. It's testament to her sterling work that it’s attracted support from MSPs across parties 🔗 parliament.scot/chamber-and-co…

Thanks to @FSB_Scotland #member Edward Obi from @HRHubPlus for taking the time to give his reaction to the budget with @ThatsTVTayside. Tune in tonight!

Lovely tribute to FSB's Pearl Hamilton @PEARLSPetCare as she prepares to retire after an incredible 40 years on the high street. Thanks @NScot northern-scot.co.uk/news/still-a-n…

🔐 Think cyber threats only hit big businesses? Think again. Half of UK small businesses could face a cyber attack, with average costs of £1,400! ➡️ Find out how to reduce your risk and stay resilient thanks to our friends at @FSBInsService: go.fsb.org.uk/CyberInsurance #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

More than a quarter of Scottish small businesses expect to shrink in next year insider.co.uk/news/more-quar…

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🩻 #FSB Connect Aberdeen Fancy joining me for a "cracking" evening with Granite City Chiropractic? Free and open to all. 🔗 go.fsb.org.uk/4nhE1lI

Dimitar Berbatov has posters of Marko Lazetic on his wall 😮‍💨 @WilliamHill | @AberdeenFC

This week in my @pressjournal #SmallBusinessFocus, @FSB_Scotland member Sasha Jaypalan from #Banchory based gracemaypeople.com 💪🤩📰 pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/lo…

We're just a week away from our next @FSB_Scotland Women in Business event with our host, Julie Neilson. Book in not for some relaxed and supportive business networking. All welcome. go.fsb.org.uk/4nS8YOd