The UK Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a new campaign - “Keep Trade Local” - aimed at helping small businesses (like salons) to survive on UK high streets. You can download a PDF copy of the manifesto from their website.
They have also setup a petition on the website of No 10 Downing Street, asking for Government support of their campaign.
From their recent press release -
“FSB launches plan for local business survival
In a bid to save small businesses from being driven out of the UK’s high streets, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging the government to support its Keep Trade Local campaign.
Inspired by FSB members, the Keep Trade Local manifesto unites campaigning from small businesses with a concrete plan for the government to alleviate the plight of independent retailers. In our economic climate, the problems that face small businesses are obvious to all - we are sleepwalking into a disaster.
The Communities Secretary, Hazel Blears, made some welcome comments on planning this week, but the country’s biggest business organisation is challenging her to deliver by launching a Keep Trade Local manifesto that covers changes to five other key areas which would benefit small businesses as well:
• Parking charges;
• Business rates relief;
• Crime prevention;
• Post Office closures; and
• Public procurement.The FSB’s Keep Trade Local Manifesto sets out how our high streets can be kept alive through grassroots change. The manifesto also raises awareness of the value that small businesses provide to consumers, including local produce and personal service.”
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