FSB: Government must nurture entrepreneurship

Date: 16th March 2011

Britons who are looking to start up their own businesses as a result of high unemployment need more help from the government.

That is according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which has claimed the coalition must "nurture a culture of entrepreneurialism".

The organisation has expressed concerns that the government is focusing too much on creating new opportunities within existing firms and is therefore neglecting self-employment.

John Walker, national chairman of the FSB, said: "The public sector cuts are really starting to bite and unemployment looks set to rise even higher. The government has so far concentrated on creating employment opportunities, but they also need to help nurture an environment of entrepreneurialism.

"The chancellor's Budget provides the perfect opportunity for the government to put a spotlight on self-employment and help break down the barriers to entrepreneurship."

Chancellor George Osborne is set to deliver the government's Budget on March 23rd.

Posted by Emily Smith