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Pressed
continually - and successfully - for the easing of legislative, financial
and bureaucratic burdens on small business.
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Published
regular information bulletins and discussion documents.
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Co-operated
effectively with allied groups within the UK and overseas.
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Generated
increasing national awareness of the needs and the contribution of small
businesses to the economy and employment.
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Campaigned
successfully for the Loan Guarantee Scheme, the Enterprise Investment Scheme
and Venture Capital Trusts. In addition the SBB took the lead in the elimination
of the impact of Inheritance Tax on unquoted companies.
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In
1997 initiated the African Caribbean Westminster Initiative.
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In
1998 inaugurated a National "Women into Business" Conference.