Although I am a 'small govt.' guy like most on here I am happy it is harder to start up certain businesses, as long as the hardness or barrier is sensible i.e gas safety certification, food hygiene etc for relevant businesses and is not just local government being a needless pain in the ass to everyone.

I believe many businesses should just be left alone by govt. and have absolutely no need to be regulated, but the consequences would be dire if certain ones were not somewhat regulated.

I mean, you wouldn't want someone driving a 10 ton truck without a license or any training. Same goes for certain other professions that have the potential to cause harm to others through negligence.