As many of you will know we regularly stand at many Farmers Markets and Craft Fairs.
On our travels we meet some really talented and inspirational people and businesses - one such person is Ruth Wakeling at Bouverie Lodge Farm - read more about her and her business
Who are you and what is the name of your business
Answer. Ruth Wakleing – Bouverie Lodge Bison Farm
What products and items do you make?
Answer. Bison Meat; Venison Meat also Bison and Deer Skins
How long have you been in business and how did it come about?
Answer. I been farming these animals for about 12 years – (must have been drunk) started because fed up with bureaucracy in normal farming – but now find ourselves tied in even more with these animals.
What makes your products really stand out?
Answer. Something different – the lowest fat, lowest cholesterol meat you buy. Even lower than fish or chicken!
Do you have a website –
Where else do you sell your products?
Answer.Farm Shop, Farmers Markets, On line
What do you enjoy the most about your business?
Answer. Turning it into a profit !
What do you enjoy the least?
Answer. Hard work – standing on the Farmers Markets with the rain pouring down, the wind blowing a gale a nd no customers because of it!
Any claims to fame, business related or otherwise?
Answer.Because of the nature of the product, we are often in the media in many guises.
I also organise the Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre
( in my spare time – LOL ! )
Any plans for this year business related or otherwise?
Answer. Just to try and increase business
Can you give one piece of advice for anyone starting up in business?
Answer. Think very hard, do all your costings, don’t forget to pay yourself, your time is as valuable as anyone else's.
Create a good business plan.
Anything you wish to add...
Answer. Important to look the part, tidy and neat.
Have good banners, signage, and fliers to tell people what you are about.
