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Established over 45 years ago to help our members succeed in business, we are a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by our members, for our members.

Members receive an exclusive package of great value business services including advice, financial products and support. The benefits include protection in the case of tax inspection, legal and HR advice, as well as local networking groups and business banking.

We don’t only provide fantastic membership benefits. FSB is also the UK’s leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change which supports smaller businesses to grow and succeed. Our policy and advocacy team in Westminster focuses on UK and English policy issues.

Further to this, our expert teams in Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast work with governments, elected members and decision-makers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

For any business owner that joins FSB at the event they will receive a 10 per cent discount. 

Newable has been helping UK businesses to thrive since 1982. We have over 1,000 employees supporting over 43,000 SMEs each year. We work with key partners and clients to deliver programmes of support across the UK to accelerate business growth and contribute to achieving strategic, social, economic and environmental objectives. 

Newable work with passionate people at the heart of the UK economy, helping them start, sustain or grow their companies. We bring a mix of hands-on financial support, advice and encouragement. We are a highly trusted delivery partner that government and businesses turn to when they need effective solutions designed to deliver measurable social and economic impact. 

Many businesses need support to commercialise products, trade overseas or achieve their full potential. We support them by: 

• Offering bespoke support and advice to accelerate business growth 

• Design and implementation of end-to-end business support programmes for public and private sector organisations aimed at helping businesses grow and generate social and economic impact 

• Focussing on delivering "good growth" that supports all business communities in our society, creates new jobs and delivers business impact 

• Organising over 250 events each year, designed to help businesses find new opportunities or learn new skills needed to grow 

The Careers and Social Mobility Team is dedicated to enhancing the career prospects and personal development of young residents, from Primary to 25 Years. We build vital partnerships with schools, colleges, businesses, parents/carers and community groups to bridge the gap between education and the work of work for both young people and educators. 

By offering real-world experiences and flexible initiatives, we help to prepare young people for the workforce. We also help parents/carers by supporting them in making informed choices. 

We coordinate initiatives from the council's 14-25 Strategy and look for new strategies to forge stronger partnerships. We aim to increase the social and cultural capital of young people by ensuring schools and their students have access to diverse career pathways including under-represented groups. We also ensure equal access to career education and hands-on experiences.

We give access to the world of work through experiences such as mentoring, apprenticeships and job opportunities by creating an inclusive and diverse career guidance system.