This is how Mansfield businesses are adapting during lockdown three

Although the government are providing help in the form of grants and bounce back loans, many businesses are still struggling to stay afloat, and are having to come up with ways they can earn a living during the pandemic.

As we approach a year since restrictions began, many businesses have remained closed throughout and are beginning to struggle with the enormity of juggling their running costs.

These businesses have all adopted new ways of working to try and ensure their business survives.

Victoria Melling runs Furnish Your Interior and has launched a new click and collect service for her concession within Booths Interiors.

She explained: “I know a picture may not be important to everyone, but to someone else it could brighten up their day, everyday, in their house.

"I am offering click and collect and local home delivery service during lockdown.

"I have worked so hard over the last three years to build up my business, and I’m trying my best to deliver the excellent customer service my customers are used to."

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