Mansfield business owners saying ‘thank you’ to frontline staff risking their lives

Despite the uncertainty their own small businesses are facing during lockdown, business owners are coming forward to offer various rewards to show their gratitude for those working on the front line during the pandemic.

Sarah Hill, owner of Studio 29 hair salon on Littleworth in Mansfield has advertised that her salon will be offering NHS workers and carers a free blow-dry when the salon reopens again.

She said: “We want to thank our amazing NHS staff and carers, so when this is all over we are offering a couple of days, to be announced, where we are going to be doing a free blow-dry for these amazing people that have been on the front line.

“You are all amazing, thank you.”

Carrie Austin is offering discounts from both of her businesses, despite financial uncertainty.

Carrie explains: “NHS and carers will get 25 per cent off studio shoots at Carrie Austin Photography when the studio reopens.”

Carrie also opened her second company , Henry & George last August, making vegan and dog-friendly wax melts, soaps, Unwind and anti-viral sprays, which is remaining open with contactless deliveries.

Carrie continues: “I have been lucky enough to have my online business to keep me afloat, so there is also 20 per cent off all orders via the website – staff just need to message me with proof of employment to get a discount code.”