The group, led by Crunch Accounting, revealed that two-thirds of owners and key decision makers felt the tax system does not treat businesses of all sizes equally.

Jason Kitcat, Micro-Business Ambassador for Chorus, said: “Micro-businesses represent a staggering proportion of the UK’s economy, employing 8.4 million people.

“Yet our research shows that the UK’s micro-businesses feel ignored by mainstream political debate and that they feel powerless to influence policy making with a taxation and benefits system that is stacked against them.

“Micro-businesses are the unsung heroes of our time, driving our economy forward and we think it’s time they receive support and representation that reflects this.”

The figures also showed that just 15% of micro-businesses felt political debate fairly represents their needs and concerns, while 43% said they felt ‘voiceless’ about government decisions.

Only one in 10 were satisfied with the way the tax system treats small businesses.

Micro-businesses are defined as enterprises with between one and nine employees, and there are currently 5.2 million such firms in the UK.

Jason explained that Chorus was launched to give its 22,000 members “a stronger voice”.

“It’s clear that it’s time for the decision makers in government to understand and value the hard work of the micro-business community – and we are here to help make this happen,” he added.

For more information about Chorus, click here.