Representatives of the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Green Party and UKIP joined an audience of entrepreneurs at ICAEW HQ in London to debate s...

Liberal Democrats win over entrepreneurs at Enterprise Nation's General Election small business debate [VIDEO]

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Representatives of the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Green Party and UKIP joined an audience of entrepreneurs at ICAEW HQ in London to debate small business issues ahead of the General Election.

Before and after the debate we asked the audience to tell us how they intended to vote. 

The results of the two polls and a video of the full debate is below.

Keep up-to-date with the issues that matter in our 

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I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

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I am a Chartered Accountant, having earned a respected reputation in the field of accounting, with more than 15 years of experience in working with small and medium-sized enterprises. Having worked with business owners ranging from one-man start-ups to large companies requiring a different level of services, I have developed a passion for the profession and I am driven by the success of my clients. I have spent many years in business working at boardroom level, holding various positions before being motivated to start my own practice, Makesworth Accountants, where I have blended my technical skills in accounting and tax with my business skills derived from my time in the industry. I have embraced the changing times and technologies and strongly agree that accountants are moving from being number crunchers to being reliable and trusted advisors. Throughout this process, Makesworth has been able to secure various affiliations and awards.
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I love what I do, helping others to be successful, offering a bespoke finance function to suit your schedule and take all the worry and strain away. Operating since 1998, I assist local businesses to grow and maximise their potential, speaking their language and making finance the first thing you&apos;ll want to discuss!

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I am a qualified solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales and the founder of <a href=&apos;http://www.buckworths.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Buckworths</a>, the only law firm in the UK working exclusively with start-ups and high growth businesses. Buckworths works across multiple sectors, including Technology, Fin-Tech, Restaurants and Hospitality, Fashion and Fashion-Tech, Bio-Tech and Med-Tech, Blockchain, and more. My passion for entrepreneurialism has led me to advise on the countless of start-ups over the last ten years across multiple industry sectors. For several years, I have been a regular speaker at industry events encouraging entrepreneurs to take the next step in their start-up journey.
Recently, I also published my first Amazon Best Seller, Built On Rock - the busy entrepreneur&apos;s legal guide to start-up success. Advising on the risks and pitfalls to avoid when setting up your own business, I wrote this book to make the complicated aspects of start-up law simple. Available on Amazon and in all good bookstores.

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I am a qualified solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales and the founder of <a href=&apos;http://www.buckworths.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Buckworths</a>, the only law firm in the UK working exclusively with start-ups and high growth businesses. Buckworths works across multiple sectors, including Technology, Fin-Tech, Restaurants and Hospitality, Fashion and Fashion-Tech, Bio-Tech and Med-Tech, Blockchain, and more. My passion for entrepr

Liberal Democrats win over entrepreneurs at Enterprise Nation's General Election small business debate [VIDEO]

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