Lancashire businesses star in new show on Amazon’s Prime Video
Released on Amazon’s Prime Video, all five episodes of Business As Unusual star two businesses from Lancashire – Woodlands Animal Sanctuary and clothing retailer Ruby & Daisy. The series follows eight companies on a journey through lockdowns, re-openings and the every-day challenges faced by businesses across the UK.
Narrated by Downton Abbey’s Phyllis Logan, the audience is given a fascinating bird’s eye view of business owners navigating through one of the most unpredictable periods in modern history with the guidance of a local business coach, James Burke. The series starts at the onset of the pandemic and grips viewers wondering if the business owner heroes will survive the toughest business conditions in living memory.
The scenarios are real and some are seemingly impossible, not least the founders of Ruby & Daisy in Rossendale who decided to go their separate ways as the pressure of operating a fast-paced retail business alongside family commitments gave them cause to consider their priorities. Whilst trustee Vicki Maude of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Ormskirk battles to keep funding flowing in for the important work her late mother started. Both businesses are supported through the series by business coach James who also takes the time to reflect on his period of homelessness as a teenager and how that has impacted his life and mindset today.
This series is perfect for anyone thinking of becoming a business owner, understanding the mindset and action needed during times of crisis. For those already fully immersed in business ownership, this show will draw parallels to situations you have faced, not only during the pandemic but on a daily basis. And for anyone looking for a heartfelt documentary showing how both professional and personal lives collided during the pandemic, this is a window into the lives of some business owners struggling to ensure the job security of their staff and families.
“It was certainly an experience being followed around by a filming crew over the course of two of the most tumultuous years, but I think it’s really important for people to see behind the scenes of businesses during that time. There are so many lessons to be learned which are still valuable today considering the current economic climate,” said James Burke from ActionCOACH Manchester.
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