#236 - Why hoping for help is not a business plan - Podsquad

In this Podsquad episode of The Ceres Podcast, Stelios Theocharous is joined by David Nicolaou and Mark Petrou for a frank conversation about the pressures fish and chip businesses are facing right now. The discussion starts with real-world stories from the coalface, including a frozen bank account without warning and the serious consequences of a missed Companies House filing. Those experiences lead into a wider debate about risk, compliance, and why relying on government fixes such as VAT cuts is not a strategy for survival. From there, the Podsquad tackles soaring cod prices, whether cod should still be the default choice on fish and chip shop menus, and how operators can adapt pricing and menus to protect margins without losing customers. It is an honest, practical discussion aimed squarely at owners and operators who want to focus on what they can control. If you run a fish and chip shop or hospitality business, this episode offers clear thinking, lived experience, and straight-talking insight from people who understand the realities of the trade. Episode highlight powered by Ceres Deep Fryer Cleaner Download your FREE copy of the Fish & Tips E-Book and boost your business today. Ceres Facebook Page Ceres Newsfeed Ceres Podcast 📮 Join the Ceres email list to keep updated and get monthly offers.

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#236 - Why hoping for help is not a business plan - Podsquad is an episode from The Ceres Podcast by Stelios Theocharous.

This episode is 01:50:43 long.

This episode was published on Dec 20, 2025.

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