In this episode Luke chats to Nick Webster Head of Economic Development at Herefordshire Council about what they've been doing to support businesses. He discusses the feedback they've been given from businesses about how this crisis has affected them, why they've started running workshops in marketing and other skills at this hard time and what grants and financial help are availavble and will be available going forward. After Luke and Heather discuss a few more fab small businesses that are making the most of this situation like https://www.facebook.com/bartestreevillagestores/ and https://www.uglyloads.co.uk/ Luke also discusses his recent purchase and plan for The Swan at Letton. 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, inlcuding a florist http://greatbritishflorist.co.uk/ and garden/birdfeeding 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. GET IN TOUCH Luke Linkedin https://uk.linkedin.com/in/luke-conod-50846a36 Luke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/luke.conod Heather Linkedin https://uk.linkedin.com/in/heathergorringe Heather Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heathergorringe

Business V COVID-19 Podcast

Business V COVID-19 Podcast

4 - Nick Webster Head of Economic Development at Herefordshire Council

MAY 19, 202037 MIN
Business V COVID-19 Podcast

4 - Nick Webster Head of Economic Development at Herefordshire Council

MAY 19, 202037 MIN

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In this episode Luke chats to Nick Webster Head of Economic Development at Herefordshire Council about what they've been doing to support businesses. He discusses the feedback they've been given from businesses about how this crisis has affected them, why they've started running workshops in marketing and other skills at this hard time and what grants and financial help are availavble and will be available going forward. After Luke and Heather discuss a few more fab small businesses that are making the most of this situation like https://www.facebook.com/bartestreevillagestores/ and https://www.uglyloads.co.uk/ Luke also discusses his recent purchase and plan for The Swan at Letton. 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, inlcuding a florist http://greatbritishflorist.co.uk/ and garden/birdfeeding 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. GET IN TOUCH Luke Linkedin https://uk.linkedin.com/in/luke-conod-50846a36 Luke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/luke.conod Heather Linkedin https://uk.linkedin.com/in/heathergorringe Heather Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heathergorringe