In this episode, Luke and Heather discuss their thoughts after Boris' announcements from 10th May - about how to ease restrictions and how this affects businesses. They discuss the bounceback loan, what Luke and Heather have done in their own businesses and the importance of adapting your business.
Luke gives us his top 3 Banks for if you're applying for a Bounceback Loan, they are as follows;
1. Lloyds Banking Group
2. Barclays Bank
3. HSBC
Then Heather gives her 5 top local Herefordshire businesses that have adapted to this crisis and supported their local communities. Find more information below;
1. Locally Sourced https://locally-sourced.co.uk/
2. Shack Revolution https://www.theshackrevolution.co.uk/
3. Hopes of Longtown http://www.hopesoflongtown.co.uk/
4. Kentchester Tea Rooms https://www.facebook.com/kenchestertearooms/
5. The Vintage Emporium https://www.facebook.com/TheVintageEmporiumHereford/
Luke Runs a number of online and in-store retail businesses, under the Denim Nation umbrella https://www.denimnation.co.uk/
Heather runs a number of online e-commerce sites, including a florist http://greatbritishflorist.co.uk/ and garden/bird feeding supplies shop https://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/
Please note: We aren't experts, just two friends with lots of experience in small businesses sharing advice and ideas.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Steering your business through the CoronaVirus
Welcome to the Business Versus COVID-19 Podcast. Forget the media hype and business celebrities, we speak to relatable people in the business - whether directors or self-employed - working their way through this crisis - just like you!..... Hosted by Luke Conod and Heather Gorringe we bring you practical ideas and advice to help you and your business survive and thrive.
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