Development Manager for @FSB_Scotland. Tweeting business info, news and support.
Joined August 2022
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David Groundwater retweeted
Meet the team🤝
Name: Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
Established: 1974
Role: For support, for protection, for business
We offer our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support & a powerful voice heard in government.
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David Groundwater retweeted
Up and running at our #FSBbootcamp in Aberdeen today with our friends at @BGateway_ACS and @Aberdeenshire.
There’s still time to join us if you haven’t made it along quite yet, we’re here until 4pm.
events.fsb.org.uk/en/g/fJqTd…
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David Groundwater retweeted
May 20
Congratulations to @JennyGilruthMSP @StephenFlynnSNP and all the new Scottish Cabinet. We look forward to working with you to drive the economic growth we all need. @guyhinksphoto
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David Groundwater retweeted
Only 1 week to go! ⏳
Don't miss our Edinburgh networking breakfast at @LostShoreSurf. Connect with local founders and get the latest AI insights from @HSBC_UK's Roland Emmans.
Spaces are filling up—grab yours now! 🥐☕️
go.fsb.org.uk/48NGwrC
#Edinburgh #BusinessNetworking
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David Groundwater retweeted
Apr 27
Ready to boost your local business connections? 🏴 Join FSB for our April networking session in Rosyth. Open to all small business owners and the self-employed. Let’s support each other and grow! 📈
Secure your spot: go.fsb.org.uk/48Opsld
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David Groundwater retweeted
Apr 27
🏗️This week my @FSB_Scotland #SmallBusinessFocus in @pressjournal features #Highland construction consultant Yvonne Simpson of Appin Solutions 🧱 "Starting Appin Solutions has allowed me to shape my own path while doing work that truly matters ⬇️
go.fsb.org.uk/4tGSE6m
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David Groundwater retweeted
Apr 27
Rising costs are forcing small firms to cut back.
They need support.
Invest in Business Gateway. @bgateway
#FSBScotland2026 #Scottishelection2026
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David Groundwater retweeted
Apr 27
"Business rates reform is complicated, difficult and, let’s be honest, politically risky."
Our Scotland Director @colin_borland writes in @heraldscotland on the challenges facing the next Scottish Government.
heraldscotland.com/politics/…
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Apr 15
Up and running at our @FSB_Scotland connect event in #Aboyne with Pearse O'Halloran from WiseLove Studio and our own @FSB_MikeD 💪✍️🎨📸🤳🤝
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David Groundwater retweeted
Business rates assessments have been atrocious, we need a chief Scottish assessor, says @AnasSarwar
#bizhustings #FSBScotland2026
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Thanks to everyone who came along, tuned in online and played a role in making this happen- including all the party leaders and partners.
#BIZHUSTINGS #FSBScotland2026
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David Groundwater retweeted
Feb 17
🚀 We’re launching a brand‑new FSB Connect event in Rosyth! Come along, grow your network, and meet local business owners in a friendly setting.
📅 Book now: go.fsb.org.uk/3Z7FbGX
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David Groundwater retweeted
Feb 17
🚨 Think your business rates revaluation might be wrong? Time is running out to act. You only have until Friday (20 February) to challenge the valuation of your property with your local Assessor. 🚨
Need help? Try our Business Rates Guide 2026 Scotland.
go.fsb.org.uk/3NHZdp7
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David Groundwater retweeted
📣 Calling all small business owners: Are you getting a good deal from your bank? 🏦
Have your say on everything from current accounts to customer services in our latest survey.
Your views will help us get a fairer deal for small firms. Respond by 24 February for a chance to win £200 ⤵️
🔗 about.fsbbigvoice.uk/Banking
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David Groundwater retweeted
Jan 12
👋Do you have what it takes? 🤩
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🔗get.fsb.org.uk/awards/
FSB is excited to share, as part of our ongoing relationship with @HSBC_UK and their Small Business Growth Programme, the launch of our new free and open to all awards campaign. Entries close 9 February 2026.
Enter now: get.fsb.org.uk/awards
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David Groundwater retweeted
First week back and the team are straight back to the @ScotParl for meetings and an evidence session. 💪
First up our Head of Policy and External Affairs, @Stacey_FSB at the the @SP_Economy to give evidence on the draft Climate Change Plan.
More👉🔗scottishparliament.tv/meetin…
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David Groundwater retweeted
☕ Grab a coffee and join us online tomorrow!
📅 Tue 7 Jan | 10:30 AM
💬 Breakout networking sessions
🎥 Hosted by FSB member and business owner Spencer Thomson
Free and open to all businesses 👉 go.fsb.org.uk/49oitAb
#FSBEvents #ScottishBusinesses
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David Groundwater retweeted
22 Dec 2025
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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David Groundwater retweeted
22 Dec 2025
👚 My final @FSB_Scotland #SmallBusinessFocus of 2025, with @PressJournal, features #Fochabers fleece-maker, Louise Henderson, of children's clothing brand Joa-Toa🪡 "I now carry thousands of fleeces to shows around the country... ⬇️👀 go.fsb.org.uk/3MTkT0T
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David Groundwater retweeted
23 Dec 2025
Ready to grow your network? 🌐 Join us online on Tuesday 6 January for a relaxed virtual networking event - connect, collaborate, and unlock new opportunities! 🚀
📌 Sign up for free: go.fsb.org.uk/49oitAb
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