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.

#24 – What the Chancellor’s Spending Review means for you

Nov 25th, 2020 26m 1s

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

#23 – The future of apprenticeships

Nov 19th, 2020 26m 13s

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?

#22 – Spencer Matthews on start-up businesses during lockdown

Nov 11th, 2020 25m 59s

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?

#21 – Apprentice winner Alana Spencer on lockdown; furlough changes; and moving house

Nov 4th, 2020 26m 2s

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

#20 - credit card fraud; Job Support Scheme; help for self-employed and dealing with debt

Oct 28th, 2020 22m 19s

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

#19 – Will I be able to trade after the ‘firebreak’? Am I too young for a financial adviser? And, cryptocurrencies.

Oct 20th, 2020 26m 10s

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 gu

#18 – Is my bar business better off in Tier 3? Who’s eligible for the Job Support Scheme? Plus, student rents.

Oct 14th, 2020 27m 10s

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

#17 – With gigs cancelled, how can I survive as a musician? Funding a post-grad course; and, what’s the best way to save?

Oct 6th, 2020 26m 11s

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 maintenanc

#16 – How do I pick a new career after being made redundant? Can you still go for a working lunch? And, negative interest rates

Sep 29th, 2020 26m 37s

Sean and Reggie catch up with Pippa who’s at a crossroads after being made redundant. How does she pick an “apocalypse-proof” career? With an ever-changing patchwork of covid restrictions, can businesses still take clients out for lunch? And, w

#15 – What does the new job scheme mean for me? Businesses on the brink and help for the unemployed

Sep 24th, 2020 25m 47s

Sean, Kia, Fran and Reggie assemble for an emergency pod to digest the Chancellor’s latest job support measures.

#14 – Growing a new business during the pandemic; the graduate jobs market; and will furlough be extended?

Sep 22nd, 2020 26m 25s

Sean and Fran speak to Phil who was made redundant during lockdown and has since launched a trainer cleaning business. How should he expand? And what problems could covid restrictions cause? Also, what’s the best way to navigate the jobs market

#13 - Financial help if you’re forced to quarantine; the likelihood of extra government support; and investment platforms

Sep 16th, 2020 25m 18s

Sean and Kia speak to a pub worker who can’t go back to work until she takes a covid test – but she’s unable to get a test. Also, with some people still saying they’ve been excluded from government support, is any more help on the way? And, how

#12 - Dealing with redundancy during furlough; student debt; apprenticeship vs degree

Sep 9th, 2020 26m 1s

Sean and Reggie catch up with Alex who has lost her job since first joining them to discuss furlough back in June. Also, the reality of student finance – do you have to pay it all back? And, is an apprenticeship the best way to get into account

#11 - World of Work special

Aug 26th, 2020 31m 55s

In a special edition of the BBC 5 Live Your Work, Your Money podcast Sean, Fran and Reggie look at how Covid-19 has changed the World of Work. They answer your questions about working from home; what if your job changes when you go back and you

#10 – Jobs special – how to stay in chosen career; getting a new job; graduate jobs

Jul 22nd, 2020 26m 19s

Sean Farrington and Fran Bishop focus on jobs with questions on how can you stay in your chosen career if you lose your job; how can you get a new job and what jobs are there for graduates

#09 - Claiming back for the cost of working from home; savings and the stock market

Jul 15th, 2020 25m 54s

Sean and Kia answer your questions on whether you can claim back the cost of working from home; how can you save in your 20’s and what’s the stock market doing at the moment.

#08 - Will new schemes help me get a job; buying a house; working in finance

Jul 9th, 2020 26m 37s

Sean Farrington and Reggie Nelson answer your questions on how the new schemes announced by the Chancellor this week can help with finding work; how can you get a job in the finance industry and buying your first house

#07 - Safety at work, weddings and hairdressers

Jul 1st, 2020 26m 14s

Sean Farrington and Fran Bishop take your questions about keeping staff safe at work, what to do if your wedding's been cancelled and how can mobile hairdressers get back to work.

#06 - Freelance support, starting a business, mortgages

Jun 24th, 2020 25m 36s

Sean and Kia discuss what help is available for freelancers, how you can start your own business and difficulties getting a mortgage.

#05 - Getting a pay rise, rent vs buy and facing redundancy

Jun 19th, 2020 26m 20s

Sean and Reggie answer questions about how to go about asking for a payrise, whether it’s better to rent or buy a home and what to do if you’re facing redundancy.

#4 How social media can help your business grow and future of furloughing

Jun 17th, 2020 26m 1s

Sean and Fran answer questions on using social media to get new customers; shops re-opening and the future of furloughing.

#03 - Graduate jobs special

Jun 11th, 2020 26m 16s

With unemployment expected to soar as a result of the coronavirus crisis, Sean Farrington and Kia Commodore focus on questions about graduate jobs and apprenticeships.

#02 - Part-time furlough, shielding and race in the workplace

Jun 10th, 2020 25m 17s

Sean Farrington and Reggie Nelson answer your questions on part-time furloughing; working whilst someone in your household is shielding; race in the workplace and how do you get ahead in your job.