Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

@fsb_policy

Official page of the Federation of Small Businesses. The voice of UK small businesses and the self-employed since 1974. National Chair: @MMcTagueFSB

Westminster, United Kingdom https://www.fsb.org.uk/ Joined 2009-02-04 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

75,252

Followers

3,841

Following

35,961

Tweets

18.0

Avg Engagement

1,503

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @fsb_policy's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-02-04
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Westminster, United Kingdom

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,239
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:7.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:10.8
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,239 tweets

On average, tweets receive 99 likes and 46 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The account frequently collaborates with government officials and industry leaders to amplify its reach and credibility.

7.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

10.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

23,323

Total Likes

35,113

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

5

Median Likes

5

Median Retweets

19

75th Percentile

5,086

Top Tweet

0.24

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

57.9%

Original

13.3%

Replies

17.7%

Retweets

11.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

88.2%

With Links

42.9%

With #Tags

62.1%

With @Mentions

47.2%

With Emojis

223

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.23

Reply/Original Ratio

0.62

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

97.2%

Weekday Posts

2.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#fsbawards (85) #netzero (64) #sbi (50) #budget2021 (46) #cop26 (41) #energycrisis (40) #netzeroconffsb (40) #bigvoicefsb (39) #springstatement (32) #smallbiz (30)

Most Mentioned

@fsb_policy (335) @craigie_b (159) @mmctaguefsb (158) @tinamckenz (109) @thetimes (48) @bbcnews (46) @cityam (46) @ft (42) @skynews (39) @fsb_ni (36)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,239 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,877 (58%)
Replies 432 (13%)
Retweets 574 (18%)
Quote Tweets 356 (11%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 574 retweets (18% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,239 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes UK small business owners, self-employed individuals, and stakeholders interested in business advocacy. The content is tailored to inform and engage those directly involved in or affected by small business policies.

Good

Audience Quality

17.9%

Suspicion Index

15.7%

Low-Quality %

118

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

20.2%

Empty Bio

18.3%

<10 Tweets

21.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

29.6%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

53.3%

No URL

11.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

29,612,379

Total Potential Reach

118

Median Follower Reach

498

75th Percentile Reach

15.9%

>1K followers

2.2%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

60.0%

Creators

6,000 accounts

21.7%

Consumers

2,168 accounts

18.3%

Dormant

1,832 accounts

150

Verified Followers

1.5% of total

18.3%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.21

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (449) United Kingdom (354) London (353) UK (176) England, United Kingdom (112) London, UK (83) India (43) Manchester, England (39) Glasgow, Scotland (39) Belfast, Northern Ireland (36)

150

Verified Followers

1.5% of total

609

Protected Accounts

6.09% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,096,831 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@SinghLions 1,328,848 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@WMPolice 515,657 Law enforcement Crime prevention, emergency response, customer service
@zammit_marc 385,731 Filmmaker Film, Acting, Producing
@tveitdal 346,392 Environmental Activist Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Nature
@EssexPR 290,701 Pub Owner Nightlife, Pubs, Events
@spencerrayner 264,832 Digital Marketer Cryptocurrency, Education, Health & Wellness
@GoogleExpertUK 262,796 SEO Expert SEO, Cruise, Art
@PennyMordaunt 240,995 Politician Royal Navy, Trade, Author
@RockChristopher 220,969 Entrepreneur Leadership, Social Media, Encouragement

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

business (1,147) businesses (459) views (422) uk (407) marketing (348) services (343) digital (295) support (268) social (267) small (247)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#sbs (34) #marketing (24) #business (23) #seo (20) #digitalmarketing (18) #smallbusiness (18) #london (16) #smes (15) #innovation (14) #mhhsbd (14)

7,981

Followers With Bio

2,019

Followers Without Bio

79.81%

% With Bio

20.19%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,239 analyzed

10,542

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

10,542

Total Retweets

2,108

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Advocacy Small Business Support Policy Updates Government Collaboration Industry Events
Federation of Small…
@fsb_policy

RT @MindCharity: Whatever you're going through, you're not alone. We're here for you this #WorldMentalHealthDay and beyond. Please like and retweet this post so we can reach someone who really needs to see it 💙 https://t.co/Lm9GhOno7l

2022-10-10
Retweets: 5,086 Likes: 0 Engagement: 5,086
Federation of Small…
@fsb_policy

RT @metoffice: ⚠️⚠️🔴 Red Extreme heat warning issued 🔴⚠️⚠️ Parts of England on Monday and Tuesday Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMg9c70 Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ https://t.co/YHaYvaGh95

2022-07-15
Retweets: 3,390 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,390
Federation of Small…
@fsb_policy

RT @GiveBloodNHS: Today we’ve issued an alert on blood stocks and have asked hospitals to put measures in place to ensure that blood remains available for those in greatest need. If you are O positive or O negative please make an appointment as soon as you can. Read more: https

2022-10-12
Retweets: 1,151 Likes: 0 Engagement: 1,151
Federation of Small…
@fsb_policy

RT @Quicktake: 💷 Got an old £20 or £50 paper banknote in your wallet? You won’t be able to use it from the end of September. Here’s what you can do with your old notes https://t.co/eZF9BcfC2R

2022-07-26
Retweets: 459 Likes: 0 Engagement: 459
Federation of Small…
@fsb_policy

RT @10DowningStreet: Some coronavirus restrictions are being cautiously lifted across England today. Here’s what you need to know [tap to expand] ⬇️ https://t.co/wYsooCbPKP https://t.co/DkSr5qjSjR

2021-03-29
Retweets: 456 Likes: 0 Engagement: 456

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account emphasizes collaboration with government and industry leaders to highlight small business achievements and support. It regularly announces key appointments and events, such as the National Chair selection and awards ceremonies. Content is focused on advocacy, policy updates, and celebrating small business success.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 75,252
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @fsb_policy reveals an growing Twitter presence with 75,252 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 18.0 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025