TRICKY BUSINESS

PROGRAMME 4: NICK WILLOUGHBY

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

00:00 – 04:52

Introduces Nick Willoughby, his family and his business, Crème de la Crêpe. Explains how and why Nick is selling crêpes on the streets of St Andrews.

04:53 – 08:00

Describes Nick's business operation. Reveals that he is making a reasonable profit and has ambitions to expand.

08:01 – 14:16

Follows Nick as he tackles his first large catering contract. With friends' help, he makes 4,000 crêpe canapés in a commercial kitchen and serves them in a 10-minute slot at the St Andrews University Fashion Show.

14:17 – 16:40

Nick relishes the positive feedback that he receives after the fashion show. He attends the regional Shell LiveWire Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards evening. He does not win but takes full advantage of the networking opportunities that it provides and is inspired to concentrate on expanding his business.

16:41 – 19:42

Reveals that Nick is disorganised and has a haphazard approach to business administration. His parents try to help him and he invites a friend with business skills to become a partner in the business.

19:43 – 23:35

Nick hears some tough advice from businessman Gordon Richardson and recognises that the future success of his business lies in concentrating on his street trade.