A NEW scheme launched by the Federation of Small Businesses hopes to be able to separate good firms from cowboys.

The Safety Network Scheme is part of an ongoing programme to assist small firms suffering as a result of escalating insurance premiums.

The network is designed to provide all firms with a means, over time, of demonstrating the quality of their operation. It diagnoses problem areas, provides constructive alternative solutions and, compiles a real time action plan.

For details see www.fsb.org.uk