Business events, latest blogs, most downloaded templates and some business guides.

Welcome to my July update on 'useful things for business owners'. Always quick to read and whether it's just you, or you employ up to 249 employees, I'm here to help and support. I have also included a bonus important garlic bread 'top tip' at the end of this newsletter.

A selection of in-person and virtual business events in July

• FSB Talks: Southampton
• Women in Business Bi-monthly National Networking
• How to...Start Selling on Amazon
• FSB Creatives Connect
• Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight Virtual Networking
• Business Loop - Future-proofing your business in a changing environment
• Health, wellbeing and personal development for small businesses
• Maximise Your Membership
• Ethnic Minority led business networking
• Disabled Entrepreneurs Networking

The above are taken from a selection of over 70 events in July - full listing here: https://www.fsb.org.uk/event-calendar.html

A selection of FSB latest blogs

• How to protect trade secrets in the era of remote working
• 10 health and safety procedures for a hair and beauty salon
• Which social media platform is right for your business?
• How to create a LinkedIn account for your business
• How to create a Facebook account for your business
• What is the Employment Allowance and am I eligible?
• Employment contracts: How to change them and what to include
• Commercial property disputes: What you need to know

There are plenty more where these came from here https://www.fsb.org.uk/resource-library.html?contentTypes=blogs

Most downloaded template documents from the FSB Legal Hub (based on 1400 downloads per day)

• Sub-Processor Agreement (GDPR)
• Personal Guarantee Form
• Expense Claim Form
• Alcohol Policy
• Menopause Policy
• Overpayment of Wages Letter
• Candidate Holding Letter
• Shareholders Agreement
• Dignity at Work Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy

There are over 1500 templates and guidance articles on the FSB Legal Hub, accessible as part of membership, along with our unlimited telephone support line (from just ￡4 per week). Why not book a Zoom chat and I can explain more - https://calendly.com/small-business-simplicity/121

Business guides

Brush up on your business skills and expand your knowledge with free small business guides from the Federation of Small Businesses.

• Managing payroll and pensions
• Health and safety compliance
• How to hire staff for your small business
• How to get started with sustainability
• How to hire an apprentice

There are plenty more where these came from here https://www.fsb.org.uk/knowledge/business-basics.html

A reminder of how the FSB helps business owners:

Here is our latest leaflet, outlining the many essential services for business owners that we offer: https://bit.ly/FSB_BenefitsNov23

Thank you for making it this far!

If you are a lover of garlic bread and you just can't get enough of it, then virtual networking is probably a good option. Unless of course you attend an in-person event with loads of garlic bread for everyone, in which case it really won't matter!

Please feel free to contact me for more top tips.

Book a 1-2-1 chat via Zoom or telephone here: https://calendly.com/small-business-simplicity/121

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