Local Authorities: have you entered the FSB Local Government Awards yet?

We’re thrilled to share that Maybe* is the headline sponsor of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Local Government Awards. The free-to-enter awards will recognise local authorities that have demonstrated their support of small businesses within their communities, from delivering business advice and grants through to partnership programmes and adopting a small business-friendly approach.

Maybe* CEO and Founder, Polly Barnfield OBE says

“Having seen first-hand the positive impact that local government partnerships with local businesses can have, it's a real pleasure to support these FSB Local Government Awards that will showcase what can be achieved. Local businesses need ongoing support and local government is well placed to enable it through collaborations with specialist providers such as Maybe* and employer representative bodies such as FSB.”

Representing over 1.5million small businesses and with over 160,000 members, FSB are the UK’s biggest small business organisation. The FSB works with local authorities across England to support the local business community, and know how much excellent work happens.

The FSB Local Government Awards will celebrate and showcase the very best of local authorities’ support, innovation and collaboration with small businesses across England.

The FSB Local Government Awards are open to all county, unitary, district, metropolitan authorities and London Borough councils across England, and are free to enter.

The virtual awards ceremony is being held on 14 October and will be hosted by BBC Radio presenter, Dave Sharpe.

Enter now by filling out the simple, online submission form. Remember, it's free!

Richard Askew, FSB English Policy Unit Chair, said:

“Our awards are designed to recognise local authorities and councils who excel in supporting small businesses, as well as sharing best practice to help them implement small business-friendly plans and policies.

“We are delighted that Maybe* is sponsoring FSB’s first England-wide local government awards programme. As a social media management company helping small businesses and local government understand the opportunities social media bring, they are the perfect fit for our awards.”