4 - Nick Webster Head of Economic Development at Herefordshire Council

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
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