Leaving a job, starting a business? That is a bloody difficult decision. You're putting it all on the line, with absolutely no guarantee of any success. It goes wrong, who's to blame? You. Nobody else. There is no safety net. And that's exactly how it should be. You work hard, you succeed - you're rewarded. If it doesn't come off, you're not. Fair enough. Wealth and success are seen as dirty things. NO. We want high-minded individuals operating with each other, with as little Government intervention as possible. That is what any society should strive towards. But I really do want to stress this point to any politicians reading. It is NOT easy, and it is NOT straightforward. They don't understand, because they haven't done it. A big majority of MPs have had an easy career. No sleepless nights about paying staff, unpaid invoices, fighting for contracts and so much more. It is stressful. It is really bloody stressful. I know, I have been there more times than I care to remember. What's the politician career path? University, work for an MP, become an MP, shadow minister, minister. Maybe a sprinkling of union work or at some nonsense think tank. It means NOTHING. I get so depressed thinking about it all. We are governed by RANK amateurs. A five year old with a lemonade stand has more business experience than most of the cabinet. Reeves, Reynolds, Lammy, Rayner, Miliband? I'd fancy my chances with the toddler - at least they're sincere. Investing in talented people is a passion of mine. Often it works, sometimes it doesn't. But I love it. I would not give a PENNY to ANY of this lot - their combined experience, or what we believe of it, couldn't run a corner shop. The men and women who take risks, generate wealth, create jobs deserve our respect - they are what drives the economy forward. This Labour Government needs to have a long hard think about what they are inflicting on these people. If they carry on down this path, there won't be a private sector left to tax. My message to small businesses is this - keep going. It is worth it, but it will be a very challenging few years. I wish you all well.