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FSB AWARDS 2008

New tax fears for federation

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

THE Federation of Small Businesses has called for changes to soften the blow of potential extra taxation to fund local projects.

The organisation is concerned the forthcoming Business Rate Supplements Bill will impose extra tax burdens on firms.

In particular,...

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City beauty industry still looking good as salons scoop awards

Winners and awards givers at the Federation of Small Businesses awards, from the left, Dan Clarke, of Valley Pet Crematorium, Tina Walker, of Orange Blossom, David William, of the Exeter Sewing Machine Company, Andrew Barnes, of HQ Hair and Beauty, Lord Mayor Cllr Paul Smith, Rebecca Parkin, of Lefroy, Ben Bradshaw MP, Catherine Evans-Martin, of RK Shipman, and FSB chairman Nigel Hillier MATT MINSHULL EE311008_MM03_01

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

BEAUTY salons swept the board at an annual awards bash honouring the best small firms in Exeter. Bosses and staff from shortlisted companies joined...

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I didn't mind being a runner-up last year - I trained the winner!

Tina Walker, left, owner of Orange Blossom Spa, pictured with Jamie Chapman, senior beauty therapist MATT MINSHULL EE180908_MM04_03

Saturday, September 20, 2008

HAVING already won the title of best small business in Exeter, Tina Walker, of Orange Blossom Spa, was happy when her firm came runner-up last year....

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Businesses must get right help to survive

Colin Wynstanley of online pharmacy SuperLiving.co.uk GARETH WILLIAMS EE101008_GW04_01

Friday, September 19, 2008

FOR Colin Winstanley, the Federation of Small Businesses proved a lifeline when he decided to set up his own internet-based pharmacy. The 57-year-old...

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Award nomination a real delight for Tom

Tom Oliver, owner of the Fish Supper House LAURENCE UNDERHILL EE110908_LU02_06

Thursday, September 18, 2008

SEEING the economy quickly spiralling downwards, Tom Oliver decided to replace his calculator with a frying pan. The chartered surveyor gave up his...

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