Small businesses are being asked to take part in a state of the nation survey to find out just how tough trading conditions are.
The Federation of Small Business, who are running the poll, want independent sellers to have their views better represented to policy-makers.
One business in Glasgow says it’s been slapped with an unexpected six thousand pound rates bill, on top of already rising costs, and says it’s a death warrant for those in similar situations.
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