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The FPB is able to provide a wealth of detailed insight on issues of concern to owners and managers of smaller businesses thanks to our rigorous research programme involving members and the wider small-business audience.
 
Our research is used to inform:
  • The FPB's campaigns and 'calls to action'
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  • Government reviews and consultations
  • Elected representatives, directly, with our members' concerns
  • The All-Party Parliamentary Small Business Group
  FPB Bank Report

This biennial research celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006 with the publication of the 10th report: Private Businesses and their Banks. This widely-recognised piece of research is considered a reliable measure on the developing relationship between private businesses and their banks.
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  Quarterly Survey

The FPB has more than 20 years' experience of accredited research into the small business community. We have been using the Quarterly Survey since 1980 to track business growth, and the rise and fall of key issues, working in partnership with the Small Business Research Trust.
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  Contract of employment template

There are substantial penalties for not having a contract of employment. This employment contract template includes sections on: sickness absence, disciplinary rules and procedures, grievance procedures, holidays, hours of work etc.
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  Sample job application form

JOB APPLICATION FORM TEMPLATE. Irrespective of the job and the size of the company, you must always have a formal application form. This sample application form should ensure you do not fall foul of the law.
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  Redundancy template bundle

When commencing the redundancy selection process, you should consider the skills and personal qualities that will be needed in your reduced-sized workforce. You must use objective selection criteria, based on objective evidence. The FPB’s matrix for redundancy selection template will allow you to do this.
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  Disciplinary procedure template bundle

There are severe penalties in place for not using statutory disciplinary and dismissal procedures (DDPs) or statutory grievance procedures (SGPs). By completing the FPB’s disciplinary procedure templates, amended to meet your needs, you will find you are more likely to be fulfilling what is expected of you, in law.
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  Job offer and rejection letter template bundle

The offer letter is the key document in the contract of employment process. It is good practice to notify all candidates of the results of their respective interviews. This is as important for those who have been unsuccessful as it is for the successful candidates.
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  Grievance procedure template

There are penalties for not having or using a minimum standard of grievance procedure. The grievance procedure set out below is considered to be a good model. It fulfils the requirements of the law and, providing you keep within the minimum statutory requirements and the spirit of this written version, you can personalise it to suit your needs.
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  References template bundle

Ideally, references should be obtained prior to the commencement of work. Not to do so, or indeed not to take up references at all, may well lead to problems later on, particularly if the references prove unsatisfactory.
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  Job interview template bundle

The key to a successful interview is preparation. Find out what you can about candidates from their application form or CVs and prepare your main questions beforehand. Download the Job Interview template to ensure you conduct a fair interview.
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