By Liz Barclay – former HMG Small Commissioner & Founder http://www.business111.com Business 111 welcomes today’s launch of the UK government’s Backing Your Business plan as a long-overdue step in recognising the central role that small and medium-sized enterprises play in the UK economy. With smaller businesses accounting for 99.8% of businesses and generating more than £2.8 trillion in turnover, a dedicated and ambitious strategy is vital to unlock their full potential. We are pleased to see the governmentContinue reading “Backing Small Business: A Welcome Step—But Delivery Must Match the Rhetoric”
Category Archives: Uk Governments Backing Your Business Plan
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-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”
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.