Salcombe Businesses
Small businesses are vital to the economy of the South Hams. This was an opportunity to hear about the issues facing businesses, particularly looking at the barriers that prevent them taking on more staff. Improving transport links, reducing red tape and the burden of extra costs such as holiday pay for temporary staff and national insurance payments were all major factors that would improve the chances of independent retailers surviving the recession.
We also discussed the issue of high business rates, which will hugely increase costs in Salcombe as well as Dartmouth, both towns being hit by high rental values which form the basis for the 5 yearly rate reviews.
If you have a small business issue that you would like to raise, please let me know.
