The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has chosen a new regional chair to work with SMEs in what remains a “really challenging” year for smaller enterprises.
Simon Edmondson, from Trafford, was the FSB’s area leader for Greater Manchester from 2015-2019 and has been a member of the organisation for two decades. Mr Edmondson, who runs a networking business with his wife, Win, will now bring together a volunteer team of business owners.
He said: “We know 2025 is going to be a really challenging year for the Ƶ’s small business community so I am eager to get cracking with the role.”
He added: “I am thrilled to have been selected for this role and am proud to be once again helping drive FSB regional activity. Having already volunteered for FSB previously in a similar role it’s a bit like coming home, and means I am well-placed to deliver what the organisation needs now from the regional chair.
“The FSB has been doing amazing work in the North West, for example chairing both the Liverpool City Region and Cheshire Business Groups, ensuring small businesses are front and centre in emerging enterprise policies and support services, leading on public sector procurement in Greater Manchester and working alongside Lancashire Skills Hub and Enterprising Cumbria to address skills gaps. I’m really keen to make sure we progress with existing projects as well as tackling new ones where and when need arises.
“I will be banging the drum for our small business community at all times, and there’s certainly no shortage of issues at the moment to get stuck in to. I want to help and support FSB staff and volunteers with the various causes we champion as an organisation – but it’s all ultimately about creating a better business environment in which our members can grow and prosper.”
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