London-based business consultant Josh Cote believes that small business owners and startups could reap the benefits of a membership to the FSB.
In a company’s infancy, very often it is easy to justify cutting costs and saving money on professional fees by trying to deal with these areas yourself. Business owners are often told that it’s better to spend time and energy focusing on growing their business rather than re-inventing themselves as a part-time accountant or lawyer.
The key is knowing when to call upon such assistance, and Josh Cote believes the FSB provides a great solution to address the needs of a small business owner.
The FSB’s mission is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions, and offer advice on business planning, funding, marketing, sales, tax and accounting – and much, much more. Under their three pillars of advice, finance and support the FSB offer their members a wide range of vital business services, which Cote believes the membership at £133, is money well spent.
As a business coach and consultant, Josh Cote is dedicated to helping businesses reach their growth goals, and he’s witnessed first-hand how many small businesses have failed because they did not have access to, or utilise the support of others who have achieved success in business.
Indeed, there is a lot to think about when starting your own business but avoiding the common pitfalls will give your business the best chance to achieve longevity. It is because of this that the consultant endorses FSB membership to business owners who want to take their company to new heights in 2019;
“Having the support of a national business network like the FSB is massive. Even the most unconventional entrepreneurs need a helping hand to guide them every once in a while, and having a hub of information and assistance on your side is just the reassurance most of us require to go ahead and make bold decisions to improve our business,” argues Josh Cote, owner of EAW Consulting.
Membership to the FSB also includes access to an unlimited 24/7 legal helpline, and excellent assistance for issues such as employment tribunals, which can be a constant worry to small businesses. For example, there’s a £100k cover for any employment disputes.
The member’s fee also covers tax investigation protection, both full and aspect inquiry – something that many business owners might never encounter, but will be eternally grateful to have if such a situation were to arise.
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“For me, the main benefit is the hassle-free nature of quickly sourcing assistance for a certain issue – regardless of your business sector or size. You know the information you’re getting is 100% trustworthy. I’d fully recommend going to their website to investigate further, or signing up to one of their events,” concluded Cote.
Source: https://www.fsb.org.uk/about-us
