1. Making the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business Small Business’ Skills in a Global Economy IAN KINDER National Director, Small Business Policy Development Small Business Service

2. Making the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business Government economic policy Grow the growth rate of GDP/pa Increase Productivity Increase Employment Rate Increase Output per Worker EnterpriseSkillsInnovationCompetition Investment PRODUCTIVITY DRIVERS Increase Number of People Economically Active

3. Making the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business

4. International Comparisons

5. Making the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business Firms reporting Skills Gaps

6. Making the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business Proportion of vacancies that are hard to fill

7. Making the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business Drivers for Investment in Skills the recruitment of new staff new products or service development significant changes in technology changes in work organisation the introduction of new regulations relating to work practices e.g. Health and Safety SBC – Measuring training in Small Firms

8. Making the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business Regional Skills Partnerships… Stimulate demand for skills from employers Ensure that skills solutions are demand led Strive to meet the needs of your customers Deliver on an integrated business development and skills brokerage system Ensure that your input makes a difference !

9. Making the UK the best place in the world to start and grow a business Small Business’ Skills in a Global Economy IAN KINDER National Director, Small Business Policy Development Small Business Service