Like many others here, I’m a small business owner who has been impacted by Covid-19. Having run my ethical and Fairtrade business (Lucylynch) for a number of years it has been the main source of income. Since March I have been unable to trade so no income from the business. Being on lockdown has allowed time to reflect and realise certain things about my business. One main thing is it does not have a strong online presence which could have helped out in these unchartered times by capitalising on online sales. Like many people in this position I’ve been the chief, cook and bottle washer. As well as support to get through the next few months without trading, going forward I’d like to be able to invest in using professionals to establish a better online presence such as social media on Instagram/facebook and other digital platforms. It would also help me to work more directly with makers both home and abroad which in the long run would also strengthen the business and make it more self sustaining. Any funds would help to put the business on surer footing . Any support would be gratefully received and will be put towards growing the business in a number of different ways.

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