Earlier this month, GFSB Board Member Eran Shay travelled to Brussels to attend the ESBA AGM and the SME2B Forum organised by CEA-PME, the pan-European network of SME associations.

We have launched a new AI-powered agent/chatbot on our website which allows members and prospective members to access timely and accurate information about the organisation’s services, membership options and policy work.

Dear Members, Happy New Year! I hope you had a relaxing Christmas vacation period, and that you’ve had a great start to 2025. As we step into this new year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the achievements of 2024 and share what lies ahead for the GFSB.

The Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses (GFSB) is inviting its members to express their interest in being part of a Federation stand at the upcoming CLIA Destination Showcase this September in Gibraltar. The idea is to lower the cost of exhibiting at this event for our members who may be interested in showcasing their business at this important industry event that takes place in Gibraltar in September - interested ? Contact tourism@gfsb.gi

Last week members of the GFSB Board of Directors had a productive meeting with John Paul Fa, the CEO of Business and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). This was the second meeting with Mr. Fa since his appointment and a step forward in our collaboration with the OFT, a key player in the Government’s new Strategy for Business. The OFT is currently planning on rolling out several initiatives that may impact some of our members. Our meeting provided an opportunity to understand these initiatives and discuss their potential effects on business in Gibraltar as well as suggest enhancements where appropriate. Below are some of the key plans discussed and potential implications.