Startup businesses boom during lockdown

Around 70 new businesses have opened in Guernsey during lockdown.

Digital Greenhouse - which helps local entrepreneurs - says its start-up courses have been consistently booked up.

They say tough times have prompted some fresh thinking - and prompted many islanders to reassess their work-life balance.

Natalie Robins set up a business during lockdown Credit: ITV Channel TV

Natalie Robins could not find a job that would work around being a full time mum so in May she set up a bakery from her St Martins home.

Natalie went on a family walk where she was given the inspiration by her daughter.

In total 1,600 people have visited the Digital Greenhouse Startup Hub website for advice so far.