National Business Support Organisations

Federation of Small Businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 213,000 members across 33 regions and 194 branches.

Bedfordshire & Luton Chamber of Commerce

The Bedfordshire and Luton Chamber of Commerce is one of a national network of British Chambers of Commerce who represent more than 100,000 businesses of all sizes in all sectors of the economy across the UK.

ACAS

Acas stands for Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service. It aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. They help with employment relations by supplying up-to-date information, independent advice and high quality training, and working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.