In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor, Kim Berry, is joined by City Larder co-founders, Robbie and Rebecca Bell, and Commonwealth Bank’s GM for Small Business VIC/TAS, Tess McCormack.
Robbie and Rebecca provide an overview of City Larder and building its reputation as a premium brand for French-style charcuterie products. After seeing a gap in the market for their products, the Bells share how they have overcome challenges, built business relationships, and made investment decisions to grow their product range and production capabilities.
Tess gives us an overview of Commonwealth Bank’s investment in understanding their clients and providing them with support for a variety of needs, from covering unforeseen costs, equipment, and investing in sustainable utility upgrades to reduce costs and increase production.
We finish our discussion by considering the importance for SMEs to explore financing options available to them, particularly during business growth and the benefits that can come with a diversified customer base.
LINKS:
Sponsored by CommBank
commbank.com.au/manufacturing
City Larder:
city-larder.com
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Host: Kim Berry
MC: Grant McHerron
Producer: Steve Visscher
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MC: Grant McHerron
Host: Kim Berry
Producer: Steve Visscher
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