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Russell Lawson, Federation of Small Businesses Wales

Considering opening a business in a rural location?

Russell Lawson from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Wales can answer your questions on the unique challenges and advantages of starting up a company in the countryside or a rural town.

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Here are some of Mr Lawson's previous answers:

How a farm can best diversify

Surviving the planning system

Forming a farmers' co-operative

Buying a holiday home to rent out

How to get the best banking deal

Why research is key to a firm's success

Mr Lawson has been press and parliamentary officer for the FSB in Wales for seven years, furthering the profile of the small business organisation in Wales and lobbying decision-makers to the benefit of the small business community.