Liz Barclay is a small business and consumer affairs broadcaster, producer and writer. She started her career as an adviser and then CEO with Citizens Advice before moving into radio and TV production and presentation specialising in business and consumer affairs. She was Financial Inclusion Commissioner; Chair of the Fair by Design Campaign; a non-executive Director of 2 organisations and a member of the Standards Boards of The Equity Release Council. Liz has worked withContinue reading “Liz Barclay podcast”
Category Archives: Uk Geographic Regions Where Micro And Small Businesses Are Most Disadvantaged
Liz Barclay on the The New Gig podcast
I speak with Liz Barclay (IoD Special Adviser, Small Business and Entrepreneurship) about the importance of small businesses for the economy, as well as the growth of open talent and how companies and organisations are adapting to include/work with freelancers. We also discuss the policies that need to be introduced in order to help SMEs and open talent.
UK geographic regions where micro and small businesses are most disadvantaged
North East England ● Lowest business density in England (fewer businesses per 10,000 population).● High levels of economic inactivity and structural unemployment, reducing local customer bases.● Limited access to finance and private investment compared to London and the South East.(Source: DBT Business Population Estimates 2023, FSB regional analysis) Yorkshire and the Humber ● Persistent productivity gaps compared to national average.● Rural and semi-rural areas face broadband connectivity limitations, affecting digital adoption.● Lower levels of privateContinue reading “UK geographic regions where micro and small businesses are most disadvantaged”
Business 111 – Media Briefing Note
Q&A with Liz Barclay, Business 111 What is Business 111? Business 111 is a 24-hour digital navigation tool for micro and small businesses. We aggregate public and commercial information into clear, practical guidance and connect business owners to the right resources and contacts whenever they need them given the stage their business is at. Why is Business 111 being launched? Running a micro or small business can be isolating and overwhelming, especially when urgent questionsContinue reading “Business 111 – Media Briefing Note”