Shoplifting in Scotland has reached its highest level since 1951. Yet, most shopkeepers don't expect police to respond to reports of theft. @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social told @thetimes.com the response should be the same as when homeowners have property stolen. www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...

Fed up trying to work out how Scotland can still qualify for the next stage of the World Cup? Why not read about the lessons Hearts and Scotland's small businesses are putting into practice to take on the 'big boys' instead. go.fsb.org.uk/4aOrbbe

Interesting read in @heraldscotland.bsky.social on the aftermath of Glasgow's Union Street fire. The 'bounce back' has been quick, especially for rail services, but some independents are still suffering. Will their voice be central to future plans? go.fsb.org.uk/4evkD3M

While we're all dreaming of a World Cup giant killing... can we recommend @colinborland.bsky.social's Herald column. How AI is helping the 'wee guys' compete in business and how the government can support that. go.fsb.org.uk/4aOrbbe

Some of the rates revaluations facing Scotland's small businesses are unfair and perplexing. We welcome the promise of quick action to put that right, as our Scotland Chair @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social told @anguscchrn.bsky.social go.fsb.org.uk/4aeuN6m

We welcome quick action on biz rates reform. Focus should be streamlining opaque assessors system & retaining small firms support by uprating Small Business Bonus Scheme thresholds in line with 2026 revaluations, @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social tells @heraldscotland.bsky.social go.fsb.org.uk/4eBnEOz

Quick action to address unfair anomalies in the recent rates revaluation is welcome. We are also pleased Scot Govt has committed to maintaining the Small Business Bonus Scheme, but its thresholds must be urgently uprated in line with the revaluation. 👇 www.fsb.org.uk/media-centre...

As small firms are adjusting to higher rates bills, The Sunday Post reports the total rates paid by Scots companies will rise almost 10% to a record £3.4 billion this year. We need an urgent review of thresholds for Small Business Bonus Scheme reliefs. go.fsb.org.uk/449GAzr

How is your business coping as cost rises come into effect? Tell us your experience and help power our evidence-based work supporting Scotland's small businesses. Take the survey today. Shuts at 9.30am tomorrow (Tuesday). about.fsbbigvoice.uk/SBI2026Q2

Our popular Business Bootcamps are back. 🔴 Expert advice to grow your business 🔴 Inspirational speakers 🔴 Friendly networking 🔴 And a free lunch! Book your free place today at our North Scotland Bootcamp in Aberdeen on 9 June 👇 go.fsb.org.uk/4wcb3JB

Why more of the same from the new Scottish Government will not wash. @colinborland.bsky.social has written in @heraldscotland.bsky.social about tackling the £5bn hole in Scotland's public finances and practical steps which could kickstart economic growth. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2613077...

The temporary VAT cut for family activities and meals out will be a much-needed boost for many small businesses. We hope it will encourage families to support some of our brilliant independent businesses many of whom are facing huge cost pressures. www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

Congratulations to @thomascarthur.bsky.social and Hannah Mary Goodlad. We look forward to working with you to support jobs and economic growth. @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social

Congratulations to @jennygilruthmsp.bsky.social Stephen Flynn and all the new Scottish Cabinet. We look forward to working with you to drive the economic growth the country needs. @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social

Great networking with HSBC at Edinburgh's Lost Shore Surf Resort. Why not join us at one of our next events? 👇 events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X7/...

Thanks to the Clydebank Post for great coverage of our brilliant award winners The Lennox Partnership www.clydebankpost.co.uk/news/2610645...

Scotland is a nation of entrepreneurs, with more than 370,000 small businesses employing nearly a million people. FSB looks forward to working with the MSPs of all parties to help grow the economy and support local jobs. More here from our FSB Scotland Chair @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social

For far too long, Scotland’s small businesses have suffered at the hands of unscrupulous big customers who want to use them as a free overdraft. @colinborland.bsky.social, our FSB Scotland Director, welcomes today's commitment to legislate on the scourge of late payment.

What a fantastic evening at our Scotland & Northern Ireland celebration dinner for the Small Business Growth Awards - brought to you by HSBC and FSB. Congratulations to the brilliant winners and runners-up, you really do represent the best of the UK's small businesses.

Scotland is a nation of entrepreneurs. Our small businesses have the potential to boost the national economy and communities across the country. Our FSB Scotland Chair @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social has a message for all the MSPs starting work at the Scottish Parliament this week 👇

370,000+ small and micro businesses. Almost 1 million jobs. £98bn to the economy. But rising costs + red tape are holding them back. Our #FSBScotland2026 manifesto calls for action: ✔ Fair rates ✔ Less regulation ✔ More opportunity Back Scotland’s small firms. #Scottishelection2026

High streets need strong small businesses. Review BIDs to make them work better for small firms. #FSBScotland2026 #Scottishelection2026

Rising costs are forcing small firms to cut back. They need support. Invest in Business Gateway. #FSBScotland2026 #Scottishelection2026

3 in 4 small firms have never hired an apprentice. Cost is the barrier. Targeted incentives can change that. #FBBScotland2026 #Scottishelection2026

1 in 7 small firms spend a full day each week on paperwork. That’s time lost to growth. Mandatory impact assessments = better policy. #FSBScotland2026 #ScottishElection2026

Small firms are facing steep rates increases across Scotland. The Small Business Bonus Scheme is a lifeline. Keep it. Strengthen it. Make sure it reaches the small firms it was designed to support. #FSBScotland2026

370,000+ small and micro businesses. 940,000 jobs. £98bn to the economy. But rising costs + red tape are holding them back. #FSBScotland2026 calls for action: ✔ Fair rates ✔ Less regulation ✔ More opportunity Back Scotland’s small firms.

⚖️ Have you dealt with a business dispute in the last five years? From late payment to employment issues, we want to know what happened to help shape how disputes are handled in future. Complete the survey by 23 April for the chance to win £200 👇 about.fsbbigvoice.uk/SettlingDisp...

Soaring fuel prices are hitting small businesses hard. It's time for action👇

⚖️ Disputes are inevitable in business, but how do you settle them? 🗣️ If you run a business, we want to know how you go about it, or how you would respond if you found yourself at loggerheads. 💷 Fill out our survey for a chance to win £200. 👇 about.fsbbigvoice.uk/SettlingDisp...

Today @lornaslater.bsky.social tells us what @scottishgreens.org would do for our small businesses. Ahead of next month's Scottish elections, we asked all the main parties how they would support small firms. More here 👇 www.fsb.org.uk/membership/s...

Today Ivan McKee tells us how @thesnpmedia.bsky.social will support Scotland's 370,00-plus small businesses. We asked all the main parties to tell us their small business priorities ahead of May's elections. More here 👇 go.fsb.org.uk/4c1GHSl

We asked all the main political parties what they will do for Scotland's small businesses. Today Murdo Fraser outlines what the Scottish Conservatives have to offer. Watch out for more from the other parties in the coming days. #FSBScotland2026

We asked all the main political parties standing in May's Scottish Parliament election to tell us their priorities for small businesses. @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social of @scotlibdems.org.uk kicks us off today. Watch out for what the other parties said over the coming days. #FSBScotland2026

With an open floor for small business leaders to question our political leaders, it was perhaps inevitable that business rates was top of the agenda. If you missed our joint business hustings you can catch up on our #FSBScotland2026 election page 👇 www.fsb.org.uk/membership/s...

What do you want to see from the next Scottish Government? Our Scottish Election manifesto for 2026 is live, complete with policy ideas which small business owners say will help them to thrive. More details here 👇 go.fsb.org.uk/4t5x774 #fsbscotland2026

'It's not business as usual'. Our Glasgow Development manager Hisashi Kuboyama has been telling STV about our campaign for extra support for all the small businesses struggling in the aftermath of the Union Street fire. go.fsb.org.uk/41T9zpP

Join @guyhinksphoto.bsky.social and Scotland’s political party leaders for our joint #bizhustings live at 4pm today #fsb Joining link here: events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X7/...

Join us online at 4pm today for our joint business hustings ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections. On stage will be @johnswinney.bsky.social @russellfindlay.bsky.social @anassarwar.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk Malcolm Offord go.fsb.org.uk/4m8xyL2

Small businesses drive Scotland's economy, employing nearly a million people and generating £98 billion in annual turnover. Their needs and challenges are different to those of national chains and large corporations.

Our Scotland Director @colinborland.bsky.social has joined IoD Scotland, @prosperscot.bsky.social, Scottish Chambers of Commerce and CBI Scotland in signing a letter in @thetimes.com urging the next Scot Gov to prioritise the needs of business in order to grow the economy. shorturl.at/tIJgv

The Union Street fire recovery fund established by @glasgowcitycouncil.bsky.social is a welcome first step to helping hundreds of small businesses get back on their feet. FSB is asking for hardship rates relief to be extended to all firms affected. www.scottishfinancialnews.com/articles/fsb...

⏱️ The Government is bringing forward new legislation to end late payments to small firms, after successful FSB campaigning. This will finally stop big businesses using their small suppliers as sources of free credit 👇 www.gov.uk/government/n...

We welcome the announcement of the support fund for the hundreds of small businesses affected by Glasgow's devastating Union Street fire. Those impacted have until 5 April to apply to the fund which is an important first step to getting many back on their feet. www.fsb.org.uk/media-centre...

Please help us keep giving Scotland's small businesses a powerful voice. Tell us your experience today👇

The Forsyth Building which was destroyed by Glasgow's Union Street fire housed a thriving community of small businesses. Two weeks on, a positive debate is also emerging about how best to regenerate the area and support its small business. go.fsb.org.uk/4lPh3n1

The troops at @fsbscotland.bsky.social have been working hard putting together FSB’s manifesto for small businesses in the lead up to the Scottish Parliamentary Elections. …here’s a link to the dedicated web page: www.fsb.org.uk/membership/s...

Small business owner in Scotland? We want to know how you are being affected by rising costs 👇

Calling all small business owners in Scotland. Help us ensure your voice is heard loud and clear in the corridors of power. Please take this short survey on your current challenges and opportunities 👇

70,000 travelers a day normally pass through Glasgow Central Station. Any long term closure is likely to have a huge impact on many small businesses in the city centre. Thanks to @scotsman.com for highlighting the challenges and FSB's solutions. www.scotsman.com/news/busines...