Category Archives: Economics

A strange subject to write about for someone who sometimes struggles to add up. However this is economics as it applies to the social and cultural fabric of our lives together.

SMEs want to work with local authorities – but not through a big agency

Posted on October 19, 2019 by ianchisnall

This event shown here is clearly set out to improve the links between the construction industry in East Sussex and two of the five District or Borough Councils within the County. That is something to be well applauded as our … Continue reading →

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We need a politically neutral Small Business Commission

Posted on October 16, 2019 by ianchisnall

The news from last Friday that the Government has removed Paul Uppal from his role as the Small Business Commissioner means that a new person or possibly group of people are needed to ensure this continues to progress. One of … Continue reading →

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We need a connection between Businesses and Policy makers

Posted on October 12, 2019 by ianchisnall

At the end of the week I had the opportunity to meet up with some other businesses in East Sussex that have a few common threads under the heading of “Scale up East Sussex”. One of the threads is that … Continue reading →

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Here is a sustainable business idea for the Government to adopt Gillian

Posted on October 5, 2019 by ianchisnall

The return to Parliament thanks to the Supreme Court has led to a number of very successful subjects being raised and one of them is this question from the Chichester MP, Gillian Keegan. Her question is excellent but frustratingly the … Continue reading →

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We need a more coherent support approach to businesses

Posted on October 1, 2019 by ianchisnall

The comments by Grant Shapps at the Tory Party conference yesterday on what is referred to as Operation Matterhorn according to the tweet will no doubt have raised a few moments of applause for him in the auditorium along with … Continue reading →

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Government construction contracts need to be reformed

Posted on September 28, 2019 by ianchisnall

A few days ago I held a discussion with a local building company that is currently carrying out some work on behalf of a much larger construction company in a town close to where the local company and my company … Continue reading →

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The law was broken – Is an apology really sufficient?

Posted on September 18, 2019 by ianchisnall

If a retailer or publican sold alcohol or cigarettes to people under the legal age would their offer to apologise be considered acceptable? As another comparison would a business that sells weapons be allowed to apologise for selling them to … Continue reading →

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LEPs like Coast to Capital need a major strategy change

Posted on September 15, 2019 by ianchisnall

The appointment of Julie Kapsalis as the new Vice Chair of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership is clearly very good news, as she will understand a number of aspects of the regions business interests. Her appointment is vital, … Continue reading →

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The Absurd concepts behind Farage’s fear attacks

Posted on September 8, 2019 by ianchisnall

According to the tweet on the right hand side, Nigel is angry that some British MPs (who together represent 3 nations and Northern Ireland) have been making contact with the EU nations Government contacts. Presumably he has forgotten that this … Continue reading →

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US grass may not be so green after the shackles are removed!

Posted on August 11, 2019 by ianchisnall

A few days ago on Radio 4 I heard Donald Trump stating “There is tremendous potential in that trade deal. I say probably two or even three times of what we’re doing right now.” It turns out that the piece … Continue reading →

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