- Theo Paphitis accuses Alistair Darling of ignoring small businesses
- Suggests ways the chancellor could have made a difference
- Explains why he's supporting the new National Skills Academy for Retail
- Claims that the skills of entrepreneurship can be taught
- Offers tips for those wanting to thrive in the recession
Never one to mince his words, serial entrepreneur and Dragons' Den investor Theo Paphitis uses this exclusive interview with BusinessZone.co.uk to criticise Alistair Darling for ignoring small business owners in his recent budget announcement. Although small businesses are key to getting the UK out of recession, Paphitis claims the chancellor did nothing to help.
Paphitis also explains why he's backing the government's new National Skills Academy for Retail and offers advice for small businesses looking to find opportunities in the recession.
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