Ashley met with Ruth Lambert from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Somerset to show his support for all small businesses in the County.
They met at a well known small business in Burnham, the Bay View Cafe, where they enjoyed a cup of tea with local FSB members Paul Young and John Mayer.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a national, not for profit membership organisation which provides a voice for the challenges facing our small business community.
Ashley said: "I was delighted to meet Ruth, Paul and John to hear their views on how the government can help small businesses. I fully support the FSB's demands to improve vocational skills. I greatly value the contribution that small businesses make to Bridgwater and Burnham and will do all I can to support them.”