Tag Archives: Medium Size Business

Well done for raising the call for SMALL Businesses


On Thursday last week there was an attempt to improve the prospects for businesses that have the greatest impact on our economy across our Nation. Sadly there were some gaps but the questions were a good start. Two Conservative MPs … Continue reading

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Businesses have 17 days to respond to this consultation


A few days ago I wrote here about some questions from a small group of Conservative MPs and the responses from the Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Julia Lopez. The theme was public procurement for “Small Businesses” and one … Continue reading

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Small Businesses got mentioned on Thursday (not Micro though!)


On Thursday as the House of Commons was closing down for their half term break there was a short question and response piece under the heading of Government Contracts: Small Businesses that was set out by four MPs including Caroline … Continue reading

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The need to understand small businesses


The challenge of growing the UK economy in such a way that raises wages and increases jobs is widely recognised as being in large part, something best solved by the SME sector. As many large corporations grow by buying competitors … Continue reading

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