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 The Small Business Manifesto <\/strong><\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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We surveyed 1,750 small business owners<\/strong> to find out how they’re feeling ahead of the election. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


It\u2019s clear that small businesses want a government that addresses their needs, with 81 per cent saying they would consider changing their vote to a party who prioritised SMEs.From reducing taxes and energy costs, to increasing access to funding and helping the high street to recover, small businesses have identified their eight key priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


 Download the Small Business Manifesto.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Which party best represents the interest of small business?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Download the Small Business Manifesto<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>From tackling late payments to reducing the tax burden, our survey identified eight key priorities for the next government to help small businesses grow.Read the Small Business Manifesto in full for an overview of how SMEs are feeling ahead of the
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Setting up a new business and wondering how to write a business plan? Download our free template to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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