What a night at the Small Business Growth Awards — we were proud to announce and celebrate this year’s national winners. Chosen from nearly 3,000 entries, the winners stood out for their ambition, resilience and innovation. Explore the full list of winners here: go.fsb.org.uk/awards-winners A huge congratulations to every finalist and winner. You’re proof that small businesses don’t just keep the economy moving — they help communities thrive. We were also delighted to welcome special guest Sara Davies MBE, who shared her journey and spent time with our winners and finalists — plenty of inspiration and practical takeaways. On stage, Tom Wood, Head of SME Business Banking @HSBC_UK, and Martin McTague OBE, National Chair at FSB, congratulated all the winners and spoke about the vital role small businesses play as a powerful force for growth across the UK. Tom also announced the 10 winners of our ‘HSBC Customer Champion’ category — a chance to recognise some of the standout entries from our own customers. #SmallBusinessGrowthAwards

Save £50 on FSB membership! That's £50 you could put towards stock, software, fuel, marketing, or simply keep in your business. Join FSB this month and get £50 off your first year of membership with code: JUNE50. Available to businesses with 1-4 employees. Offer ends 30 June. fsb.org.uk/join-us

🚨Last chance to win £5,000! 🚨 Our prize draw for new members ends tonight! There really is no better time to join FSB. Join for the prize draw, stay for the benefits: fsb.org.uk/join-us

Recently, along with @‌edfenergy, we sat down with small businesses in a focus group to find out what they really think about smart metering. Interested to know what they said? Check out the infographic on our site: go.fsb.org.uk/EnergyConfiden…

Join FSB before 31 May and you could win £5,000! That’s a chance to win big plus access to all of our amazing benefits, including: ✓ Legal and Business Hub ✓ Tax investigation protection ✓ Debt recovery ✓ Award-winning insurance service. ✓ Employment tribunal cover. ✓ 24/7 legal advice line. ✓ Up to £10K PR insurance. ✓ Exclusive business banking deals and discounts. Join now: fsb.org.uk/join-us

Big wins deserve a big moment! Congratulations to all of the regional winners and runners-up of the Small Business Growth Awards, brought to you by HSBC UK and FSB. These awards recognise the founders and business owners whose ambition, resilience and innovation really stood out to our judges as helping the UK’s small business community thrive. We’ve loved celebrating the regional winners and runners-up across the UK at our 10 regional celebration dinners, providing an opportunity to recognise their success and an environment where new connections could be made. Next up – we’re excited to welcome our regional winners to the National Final on 4 June, where we will be revealing the national winners of the Small Business Growth Awards for 2026 – watch this space! #SmallBusinessGrowth #UKBusiness #BusinessAwards @HSBC

The final day of our Small Business, Big Giveaway is here! This your last chance to win £10K to invest, expand, or simply treat yourself for all of the hard work you do. If you're a small business owner or self-employed in the UK and haven’t entered yet, don’t miss out! Just imagine what £10k could do for your business. Enter here: get.fsb.org.uk/giveaway

Have you entered our Small Business, Big Giveaway yet? Time’s ticking and soon we’ll be giving £10,000 cash to one lucky winner! If you’re a small business owner or self-employed in the UK, all you have to do is enter your details - that’s it. One click. £10K. Are you feeling lucky? Enter now: get.fsb.org.uk/giveaway

Meet the winner of our Business Growth & Resilience Survey £1,000 prize draw, Shireen Pierre! Shireen is the founder and CEO of Umbasse, a curated luxury lifestyle brand inspired by her Caribbean heritage. Operating as a purpose-led business, Umbasse products are aligned to its responsible business approach for impact on people and planet. On winning the prize draw, Shireen said: "Winning this prize has been a major boost and together with exciting developments to come for the business, I am hoping 2026 will be a big year for us. Building a resilient business requires a number of things but the right infrastructure including processes, protection and governance has been fundamental. Retail is becoming increasingly regulated and having the right legal and supply chain support in place is crucial which is why I joined FSB as a member and I'm currently exploring the benefits to help position my business for growth."

📢 Calling all UK small business owners! We’re giving away £10,000 cash to one lucky winner. All you have to do is enter your details - that’s it. One click. £10K. Are you feeling lucky? get.fsb.org.uk/giveaway

Running a small business means there’s always something demanding your attention, and sustainability often slips to the bottom of the list. But with these simple and practical tips from @edfenergy, you'll be building a more sustainable business in no time! Find out more: go.fsb.org.uk/DrivingSustain…

Prepare your business for uncertainty with our practical scenario planning guide, designed for small business owners and decision-makers: go.fsb.org.uk/ScenarioPlanni…

With the financial year coming to an end, we're curious: What’s one financial habit that’s helped your business grow? Financial planning isn't about being a maths whiz. It's about: ✔️Knowing your numbers. ✔️Planning ahead. ✔️Making informed decisions. If you're keen to brush up on your business financials this year, take a look around our Business Finances content hub: go.fsb.org.uk/BusinessFinanc…

🚨OFFER EXTENDED🚨 Don’t miss out on our amazing Spring offer 🌸 now extended until the end of the month. That’s 15% off: ⭐ A 24/7 legal advice line. ⭐ £100,000 employment tribunal insurance. ⭐ £100,000 tax investigation protection. ⭐ A debt recovery service. ⭐ Exclusive business banking deals and discounts. …and so much more! Use code: SPRING15 go.fsb.org.uk/SPRING15

When you’re running a small business, every cost matters. Did you know your FSB membership is tax deductible as a business expense? With the tax year coming to an end, it’s a good time to make sure you’re claiming everything you’re entitled to. That means expert support, legal protection and practical advice, all while reducing your taxable profit. Find out more: fsb.org.uk/join-us

Legal updates, minus the jargon. Running a business is hard enough. Keeping up with new rules and regulations shouldn’t add to the stress. The FSB Legal Bulletin gives you clear, plain-English updates you can actually use. ✔ Practical tips ✔ Expert advice ✔ Written for small businesses Catch the March edition here: go.fsb.org.uk/LegalBulletinM…

Learn the ZBB budgeting method, benefits, challenges, and steps to align income and expenses, all covered in our latest article: go.fsb.org.uk/ZeroBasedBudge…

Happy International Women's Day! Tag a woman-owned small business or female founder you admire in the comments! ❤️This week, we'll be highlighting women in business who are FSB members. Follow along to find out more! #IWD2026

You didn’t get into business only to be bogged down by numbers! With our free webinar, finance is made simple. We’ll help you understand P&L, cashflow & forecasts, and more - without the jargon. Join us: 19 March, 10am - 11am (available to watch after) Gain clarity & confidence. Book your spot now: go.fsb.org.uk/FinanceBasicsW…

Break-even analysis helps you calculate how much you need to sell to cover fixed and variable costs. Learn how it works and how to use it in your business planning in our latest article: go.fsb.org.uk/BreakEvenAnaly…