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New research has found 38% of small firms are not reporting crimes against their business because they do not think it would lead to prosecutions.
All small businesses and the self-employed could have to move from annual tax returns to a mandatory quarterly digital tax reporting by 2020.
The Chancellor's aim to create a "higher wage, lower welfare" society sounds good but presents challenges for small business.
Small businesses have to adapt to challenges like the introduction of auto-enrolment workplace pensions this year.
Small businesses will welcome aspects of the recent budget concerning the digital world with access to superfast services being a key requirement
A campaign has been launched to highlight the five key areas the next Government should focus on, so small businesses can continue to thrive and grow