FPB: Small firms are vital to UK's economy

Date: 6th February 2012

Small businesses have been told that they play a vital role in boosting the UK's economy.

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has underlined the importance of the UK's small business sector and has launched a new survey to explore options for growth.

Focusing on the dentistry sector, the survey, to be carried out in conjunction with Frank Taylor, will afford small firms a platform to raise awareness of a range of issues that are blocking their path to growth.

As part of the FPB's Get Britain Trading campaign, the survey will ask dentists how they plan to operate over the coming year.

Those responding to the study will be asked to outline how they plan to cut costs, take on new staff and improve their service and product offerings.

Phil Orford, the Forum's chief executive, explained: "As part of our Get Britain Trading campaign we want to discover the opportunities and issues across all industry sectors.

"Perhaps dental practices are not as readily associated with commercial activities as other businesses but they are an established profession and play an important part in the UK's economy. It is essential to understand their plans and what drives dentists to grow and innovate – as well as what holds them back."

Posted by Jacob Williams