• North East businessman takes lead at Federation of Small Businesses

    North East businessman takes lead at Federation of Small Businesses

    Martin McTague says he wants to reduce costs for small businesses and get better treatment from larger firms.

    A North East entrepreneur has taken the lead of one of the country’s largest business organisations.

    Martin McTague, who lives in Darlington and has two businesses based in the North East, has been appointed national chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which represents thousands of small firms around the UK.

    Previously vice-chair of the organisation and head of its policy operations, Mr McTague has been involved with the FSB for more than 20 years while running three consultancies, two of which are based in the North East.

    Source: Business Live