Big Society Business

what is bsb. • a portal for ordinary people to help support existing small businesses who are finding it increasingly difficult to raise funding or interest investors • a showcase for new business ideas and ventures which could either benefit from donations or from stake holding investors. why should you contribute? the uk has over around 2.1 million companies. of these over 98% employ less than 50 people and over 88% less than ten people. if small business is going to lead the recovery of our economy then they need a tangible helping hand. who benefits – we all do. contributing a few pounds to a small business in your area could help ensure that jobs are kept or created, business rates continue to be paid and ultimately taxes are paid. a little can go a long way. in these times of austerity the idea of big society can work. ensuring that small businesses not only survive but can grow and expand not only ensures job security, expanded community and, in many cases, family unity. why wou