The Federation of Small Businesses has just passed the 5,000 member mark in Surrey and West Sussex.

Founded in 1974, the federation is now the largest independent UK organisation representing small businesses with 125,000 members nationwide.

Chairman of the Croydon branch said: "We are going from strength to strength in Surrey."

Phone 01372 373682 for further information.

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