Head of Policy and External Affairs @fsb_scotland

Glasgow, Scotland
Joined July 2019
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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
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Today we publish our Big Small Business Survey offering the fullest picture available of the opportunities and challenges for Scotland's small businesses. 📈 More than half plan to expand, boosting growth 📉 Rising business costs are a major challenge go.fsb.org.uk/3I1X9Wh
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A good read, despite @colin_borland’s erroneous claim about not encountering ‘A-list glitz’ in his office everyday
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Cllr Bell's interview about Glasgow's visitor levy - he mentioned other European cities, but: - many of their levies exempt locals, young people and some workers - Glasgow's 5% is higher than most levies (except for ones in Germany and the Netherlands) - VAT is lower in Europe
NEW: Glasgow’s tourist tax has been approved - around £4.83 per night, starting in 2027 But why aren’t locals exempt? We asked GCC treasurer, Ricky Bell, about that Full 6-min interview here ⬇️
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I have been trying to unpack where it is I stand with this. Am I disappointed in DF Concerts for promoting Brown’s gig? Fans who buy the tickets? Or the political elites who have turned a blind eye to Brown while claiming Kneecap “crossed a line”? heraldscotland.com/politics/…
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Pleased to see a number of measures we have been campaigning for to support small businesses in Scotland's Programme for Government today. Commitments on tackling the regulatory burden, breaking down barriers to entrepreneurs and small exporters, and more. go.fsb.org.uk/42N3RHv
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📣 SMALL BUSINESSES - we want your views on US import tariffs in our new survey. 🚢 Whether you trade directly with the US or you’re part of supply chains involving the US, your views are critical and will help shape our policy recommendations to Government on how to respond to US tariffs 📦 Take the survey now 🔗 unbrandedfsbbigvoice.uk/c/r/…
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Grateful for the opportunity to represent the small business voice at this important discussion this morning. A focus on growth - and no additional burdens - is key for the upcoming Programme for Government to boost small business confidence during these very uncertain times.
Very grateful to business and trade union colleagues who spent the morning at Bute House discussing the economic implications of tariffs and wider challenges. Hugely constructive conversation.
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We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Guy Hinks as the new FSB Scotland Chair. Guy worked in civil and criminal law before switching careers in 2008 to establish his own photography business. Congratulations @guyhinksphoto go.fsb.org.uk/4jau4ou
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It's the final countdown. Please help us give Scotland's small businesses a big voice by taking part in a our Big Small Business Survey. You need to hurry though, the deadline for submissions in midnight tomorrow. go.fsb.org.uk/3QT0BDm
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🚀 Are you in the health, fitness & wellbeing industry in Scotland? Don't miss the chance to connect with like-minded businesses! Join us for networking at @FSB_Scotland event in Glasgow on March 12th. 🌿🤝 Free to attend! 🗓️ 12th March, 10:30-11:30 🔗 go.fsb.org.uk/415MOQ4
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Andrew McRae, our Scotland policy chair, has urged councils considering introducing a Visitor Levy to work closely with local small businesses to address their concerns. FSB research shows two thirds of Scottish councils are considering a levy. go.fsb.org.uk/3CvGDeG
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Great to have everyone’s views. The more completed, the stronger the message.
Our @FSB_Scotland team are great at getting the small business message across to government. Tell us your business priorities so we can target our efforts on making the biggest difference to your business. Help us achieve this by completing our survey: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/bsbs25
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Survey of Women in Enterprise is open for responses. We want to hear from women across Scotland who lead and own businesses. Please share this, so women know about the survey and can choose to add their voices to this important research. #WESSurvey2025 surveymonkey.com/r/WESSurvey…
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Stacey Dingwall retweeted
Small businesses tell us that while they find the current regulatory environment burdensome, they understand smart decisions from regulators will drive growth 📈 That's why we want your views in our new survey on regulation👇 🔗go.fsb.org.uk/40tIW9O #BigVoiceFSB #Regulation
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Excited to launch the 2nd edition of our Big Small Business survey today - the 2023 findings have been vital to our recent work . If you're self employed/a small business owner, please help us refresh our evidence base by sharing your views: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BSBS25/
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