Marketing communications entrepreneur Marc Cave is after a government that has the “cojones” to get tough on global firms that dodge taxes, and is the latest to give his thoughts in our “I’m voting as…” feature series.
Just six days remain until the general election on 7 May. Ecommerce specialist Philip Rooke has explained exactly why he wants a government with global awareness and how developments will impact UK citizens – especially as tech and innovation are driving business opportunities worldwide.
By David Craik
Healthy fast-food restaurant Friska is used to serving up success – 23 per cent sales growth across six sites over the last year is proof of that. But like its customers, the company is hungry for more – and that means expansion in provincial cities like Birmingham and Manchester and then seeking private equity funding to launch a move on London.
Ahead of the general election, Real Business has been hearing from business leaders on what will be impacting on their voting decision. Next line is Mark Sandall, joint MD at Andrew Granger & Co, property and planning specialists in the East Midlands.
“The idea that you turn your back on the world’s largest trading block, and send a message to the rest of the world that you are pulling up the draw bridge and wanting to get away from it, would be catastrophic,” said Labour’s shadow minister for small business Toby Perkins in an interview with Real Business.
As someone who now has three successful businesses under his belt, Ed Bussey is an example of an entrepreneur who has built companies under a number of different governments – so is perfectly placed to share his thoughts on the next administration.
With the Real Business “I’m voting as…” series taking us all around the UK looking for input, the latest stop is in Wales where Ed Prescott and his insurance broking firm are after a leadership that will provide a consistent business taxation environment.
Top of the list for Gavin Tyler when it comes to the next government is an administration that trusts the business community. He shares more of his thoughts with us ahead of the May general election
As of 24 April, the Apple Watch is officially on sale globally, but how will the device impact British business owners We’ve investigated the effect the gadget is set to have for entrepreneurs and also other emerging technologies that could play a part in the future of UK SMEs.
Despite having only set up his business last year, entrepreneur Sean Mallon knows exactly what is needed from the next government to make his life easier. He shares his thoughts with Real Business.
