How will the election results affect your business?

6th May 2015 :: Author: Andrew Cope, Managing Director, Evergreen

As a business leader, whatever your political views you cannot have failed to be aware of the ups and downs of the campaign trail. There is an awful lot of chatter about the election and how each party’s manifestos will affect business owners all over the country. 

Of course there are many key points that small businesses want addressed so that they can move their business forward and prosper over the next 5 years.

For example late payments by customers, tax relief and business rates are all big issues that will impact a small business.  In addition small businesses are continually looking to cut the costs of running their businesses without effecting customer service whilst continuing to encourage growth.

Launching its own Manifesto for Small Business, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has highlighted the importance of establishing a regulator and code of conduct to oversee the relationship between suppliers and retailers, a freeze on business rates and other issues.

FPB Chief Executive Phil Orford says, ‘The three largest Westminster parties have all positioned themselves as small business champions, and were they to take on board the policies our members have highlighted it would mark an important step in this direction.’

‘It is encouraging to see that the role played by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is recognised, and the across-the-board commitment to crucial policies such as investment in rural broadband, support for apprenticeships and the review of business rates.’

FPB sets out its own manifesto for small businesses

Read more about what small businesses like yours want from a future government

Notwithstanding the eagerly anticipated results there are some more practical measures that small businesses can take to help streamline business processes and procedures as well as save money and secure the future of the company.

At Evergreen we create database software systems tailored to YOUR industry and the way YOUR business works. Our customised business systems are robust and secure, simple to use and are designed to grow as your business grows, regardless of the election results and the next 5 years.

An Evergreen system will stand the test of time and will evolve with your company.

Call us now on 01454 269087 to discuss your requirements.