8. Small Business Special. With Ann Scott.

The Federation of Small Businesses is the voice of small business across the UK. In this episode I’m joined by Ann Scott, Development Manager at the Essex Branch of the FSB. Ann outlines what the FSB is, what it does and why it has a very relevant role to play in the promotion of dispute resolution services to SMEs. We discuss a major issue for SMEs right now - late payments - and I explain how mediation can help to keep businesses involved trading and working together. They also discuss mandatory mediation, legal expenses cover and the energy and cost of living crisis.  WARNING: This podcast lasts for 57 minutes. You may want to put the kettle on before you start, or break it in to two sessions! To get in touch, please send us an email or voice memo to [email protected] - and make sure to subscribe so you are first to get all our new episodes. You can follow @mediatorgregg on Twitter and if you want to book me as your mediator then to acquire availability, check conflicts and discuss appointments, please call +44 (0)207 936 7070 or email [email protected]. For information about training to be a mediator email the Hunt ADR Training Team at [email protected].