Call to 'plant the seeds of small business growth'
The Federation of Small Businesses in Shropshire says it is time to 'plant the seeds of growth'.
The FSB congratulated the new Government on its election victory and all newly elected MPs in Shropshire, from all parties.
And Mike Goodall, FSB Development Manager for Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire., added: "A clear victory provides the conditions for political stability, leading to economic stability and recovery.
"Therefore the Government should use its first 100 days to plant the seeds of small business growth.
"That should include measures to ease the cost of doing business and support investment and expansion.
"We’d also like to see a Small Business Bill included in the King’s Speech to enshrine in legislation much-needed changes to better support small firms and the self-employed.
"Supporting and growing small businesses is good for Shropshire jobs, Shropshire communities and the local economy.
"Nationally, there are 5.5 million small businesses and self-employed in the UK. Economic recovery and future prosperity relies on them having the conditions to trade, to thrive and to expand. It’s also important to promote entrepreneurship – to replenish the half a million small businesses lost during the first two years of the pandemic, returning our community of small businesses and the self-employed to around six million.
"We’re looking forward to getting down to business and working in partnership with new Government ministers, their local teams and other elected officials.
"Now, it’s time to deliver on pledges made. The Federation of Small Businesses stands ready to engage with all those in power and with a genuine interest in promoting the prosperity of our small businesses."