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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for a small business friendly Olympic Games.
It wants to be sure that small as well as large businesses get a shot at the lucrative contracts for the London 2012 Olympics.
The FSB's call comes in response to a new report from the London Assembly that argues that small business involvement in the 2012 Olympics is essential if the games are to leave a lasting impression on the capital.
Key recommendations in “The Business of the Games” report include a single website for firms to look up Olympic opportunities and a simple, streamlined process for businesses to tender for contracts.
Carol Undy, FSB national chairman, said that it was vitally important that small businesses get a chance.
"Our call is for the fair play required during the games to be replicated in the run up to the Olympics," she said. "Small firms have a huge amount to offer before, during and after the games in making sure that London and the UK receive the greatest possible benefit from hosting this fantastic event."
Ms Undy added: "We are pleased to support the London Assembly report on this issue. We echo their call to set up a website to publicise tendering opportunities and for the tender process to be streamlined and simple. This will ensure there will be no discrimination against small businesses."
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