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Small businesses could lose up to £5,000 as a result of the postal strikes, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

In their survey, the FSB discovered that 46% of SMEs expected to lose between £500 and £5,000 due to the national strikes of postal workers.

"National postal strikes have a devastating impact on already struggling small businesses. The wildcat strikes across the regions have already cost small firms dearly, with many predicting the cost to their business reaching several hundred pounds, but these national strikes are having a much more damaging impact," stated FSB National Chairman, John Wright.

"Small firms rely on the Royal Mail to send their business post but they are caught in a classic Catch-22 situation with many considering deserting Royal Mail because the service is unreliable, but at the same time are unable to afford alternative carriers."

Many small firms are also concerned about Christmas trading, as further strikes during this period would have a huge impact on smaller companies.