"Necessity is the mother of invention"

In this episode, Heather and luke introduce the podcast and they explain what they have each done to help cope at this strange time. They also discuss what help is available to companies from the government and the local council, why you should consider selling online and what you should (and shouldn't) still be paying for.

They also chat to Hamish from Field to Fork catering
https://fieldtoforkcatering.co.uk/ about how companies in the catering field are reacting to the changes bought on by the lockdown.

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

1 - Introduction + Hamish Light from Field 2 Fork Catering

In this episode we have two interviews from two Herefordshire businessmen - experiencing life under lockdown in two different ways.

Heather interviews local Farmer, Phil Gorringe about how COVID-19 has affected life on the farm, changes that he has had to make in his business and how he deals with situations (and weather) good or bad. He also discusses the state of farm subsidies and what the future looks like for food shopping.

Then Luke talks to Philip Rowberry, an accountant from Thompson & Co in Hereford. They discuss the different loans and schemes available to businesses at this hard time and how to apply for them. Philip also shares his top 5 frequently asked questions at the moment - including information about the Self Employed and much more.
http://thompsoncoaccounts.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

2 - The Farmer & The Accountant

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.

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

3 - Our Top 3 Banks + Top 5 Small Businesses

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

4 - Nick Webster Head of Economic Development at Herefordshire Council

Steering your business through the CoronaVirus Crisis

Welcome to the Business Versus Covid 19 Podcast. Forget the media hype and business celebrities, we speak to relatable people in 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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