Share your thoughts

    Who are the Voices of Small Business?

    You! We've created this section so you can find out party policies for small businesses, then share your thoughts and hear what other business owners think. There's plenty to debate as the general election looms closer and party rivalry hots up - but who's really going to help the self-employed, and do their measures go far enough? Use this space to share your thoughts, and we'll make sure the people in power hear what you've got to say - more on which below...

    The Enterprise Manifesto

    We're working with Enterprise UK to collect your thoughts on entrepreneurship in the UK. At the end of April, suggestions and feedback will be presented to political and business leaders.

    Use the Google Moderator page to submit ideas and comment on proposals, or email editor@smarta.com. Feel free to aim suggestions at private companies and third sector organisations as well as political parties. The more we all discuss and debate opportunities for small businesses and the self-employed in the UK, the better chance we have of getting what we want.

    Vox pops

    Videos with small business owners

    Every week, we ask small business owners what they're thinking in the run-up to the election, and share their answers with you. This week we asked:

    » Who are you going to vote for?
    » What problem does the next government need to tackle?

    Click on the videos below to hear what these business owners think...

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    Share your thoughts. Click here to submit your own vox pops.