The Federation of Small Businesses hosted its conference 'Small Business and Government:delivering enterprise, growth and skills'.
FSB members from throughout the UK met with thought leaders and policy makers at One Great George Street to debate the role small business and Government should play in developing enterprise policy.
The keynote speech from Prime Minister David Cameron covered areas of keen interest to small businesses. For example, pledging to reduce red tape with a practical 'one rule in: 2 rules out' policy which was very well received.
Most importantly, the PM was clearly open to hearing ideas and suggestions from business owners themselves on what is needed.
Other speakers included former head of the US Small Business Administration and the Shadow Business Secretary.
During lunch the Chancellor George Osborne confirmed Government's willingness to listen to small business.