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Local business adapts in challenging times Brian Morrisey, general manager at Snack Brands based near Wortley has faced seismic challenges ever since pubs and restaurants were ordered to close their doors by the government last month.
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A LOCAL business owner has spoken out about the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on small independent businesses.
IT’S been a busy month for on-call firefighters at Stocksbridge fire station. They’ve had around 20 call outs since the start of March - that’s nearly three times as many as the previous two months combined.
23rd April 2020
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Brian told Look Local: “We primarily supply the licensed trade with Uncle Alberts pork scratchings, Senor Alberto Snacking Olives and other bar snacks, when the government ordered everywhere to shut, our business basically disappeared over night.’’ The government has introduced schemes to sup-
port businesses through these tough times in the hope that they will be able to re-open in the future but Brian has raised concerns that packages don’t support everyone, and any funding which might be available will come too late for some small businesses. He says: “I have worked tirelessly to explore the options set out by the government but the criteria make it hard for smaller operations like us to find something that suits.” Brian has had to adapt where possible and has used online platforms like eBay and Amazon to move stock through, he has also highlighted the impact that the coronavirus is having on people’s mental health.
“After the shutdown was ordered I spent the first few days on the phone to suppliers and customers, it was a huge shock to the industry and people were struggling, I would urge you to not worry in silence, pick up the phone and talk to the business community, share help and advice because we are all in the same boat at the minute.” The UK wide lockdown is not expected to be lifted anytime soon. Brian added: “It is the biggest challenge I have faced in the business but hopefully if we all adhere to the social distancing measures implemented by the Government and continue to help the NHS we will all be through this soon.”
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