Dear Business Owner,
Business has rarely faced such a tough environment for sustainability and growth as it does today, be it due to global circumstances, or as a result of domestic policies.
Before I became an MP, I too ran my own business, a legal practice employing some 30 lawyers and support staff in our own building in South London. I loved the challenge of growing a firm, taking risks and enjoying the rewards. I also had to navigate significant problems such as the multiple effects of financial crisis in 2008-9, ever-changing professional and financial regulations and increasingly onerous employment legislation.
That is why one of my enduring pledges as your MP is to support, promote and help our business community prosper. In order to do that effectively I need to hear your views. Below I have set out my ‘SME Business Survey’ for you to complete. It should take around five minutes of your time.
I will share your feedback both locally and in Parliament, to influence policy and seek better decisions for businesses in Maidstone & Malling. I look forward to hearing your views.