Liz Barclay podcast

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-executiveContinue reading “Liz Barclay podcast”

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 SMEsContinue reading “Liz Barclay on the The New Gig podcast”

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 productivityContinue 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. WhyContinue reading “Business 111 – Media Briefing Note”