Your Work, Your Money

Dec 20 2020 26 ep. 376

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Sean Farrington and guests answer your questions on work, money and running a business through the coronavirus crisis. Use #yourworkyourmoney to send us your questions via the usual social media platforms.

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Christmas Special: Live music, Surviving retail, Finding a job

Dec 20 2020 56 mins

Sean, Reggie and Fran get together and catch up with previous guests to find out how their careers have survived lockdowns and redundancy.

The High Street, Seasonal temp work, Christmas budgeting

Dec 01 2020 25 mins

Sean and Kia look at the prospects for the High Street. And with so much hospitality closed where can you find a temporary job this Christmas? Plus, how to budget for the festive season.

The Spending Review

Nov 25 2020 26 mins

Sean and Fran dissect the Chancellor’s Spending Review. When might the economy recover? What alternatives are there to a public sector pay freeze? And, was there anything for those who say they’ve been excluded from the various Covid-19 support schemes?

The Future of Apprenticeships

Nov 18 2020 26 mins

Sean and Reggie are joined by Kimmy Kimani to look at how the pandemic has hit apprenticeships. Can apprentices be furloughed? Is some training being delayed? And, are there fewer opportunities?

Start-ups

Nov 10 2020 25 mins

Sean and Kia are joined by reality TV star turned entrepreneur Spencer Matthews to discuss start-ups during the pandemic and how to find a gap in the market. What are the challenges? Is there any help available? And, what sectors are thriving?

Small business pressures, Furlough changes, Moving house

Nov 03 2020 26 mins

Sean and Fran catch up with former Apprentice winner Alana Spencer to discuss the pressure of running a small business during lockdown. Also, can landlords still evict, and is it possible to move house? Plus, how do you qualify for the extended furlough scheme?

Credit card fraud, Job support scheme, Self-employment debt

Oct 27 2020 22 mins

Sean and Kia explain the Chancellor's new support for workers affected by Coronavirus.

Firebreak lockdown, Financial advice, Cryptocurrencies

Oct 20 2020 26 mins

Sean and Reggie speak to a hotelier about the impact of the so-called ‘firebreak’ lockdown in Wales. She wants to know what’ll come after the restrictions are lifted. And, are you ever too young to seek help from a financial adviser? Plus, a guide to cryptocurrencies.

Three-tier coronavirus, Job support scheme, Student rents

Oct 13 2020 27 mins

Sean and Fran look at the government’s new three-tier coronavirus classification system and consider how it affects hospitality businesses. They also pick apart the wage support successor to the furlough, and look at the plight of students who are paying for rooms they can’t actually get to.

Surviving as a musician, Post-grad courses, Savings

Oct 06 2020 26 mins

Sean and Kia look at the emergency funding that’s available for musicians who’ve been unable to work during the pandemic. They also try and figure out the funding opportunities available for post-graduate students without a dedicated maintenance loan. Plus, what’s the best way to save?