Interview with beach huts business Millie’s Huts, Victoria Gunn

by | Jul 16, 2017 | Freelance Business & Finance

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Curious about hiring somewhere a bit different for a meeting, a day of work or just a day at the beach? In this week’s podcast, I interview Victoria Gunn from Millie’s Huts, who has a beach hut hire business. Her beach huts are absolutely stunning (think Boden means beach), and are perfect for a day when you need to focus on writing or just fancy a day out with the family. I like that they’re affordable too – starting from £35 a day, depending on the time of year (located in Walton on the Naze).

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We chatted about all sorts of things, from her move from being an accountant to buying her first beach hut, to how she structures her day and what her must-use tools are as a business owner.

Have a listen below, or subscribe on iTunes here.

Podcast notes:

Find Millie’s Huts online

Website: https://milliesbeachhuts.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilliesBeachHuts/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Millies_Huts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliesbeachhuts/

Other sites mentioned

The Brid (the shed Vicky was working from during our chat) www.gilliesandmackay.com/cabins-2
Marnie Makes: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/marniemaurri

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