Anne Stevens runs an internet café in North London's Archway neighbourhood alongside her mother. The shop participates in the Rioters Rehabilitation Scheme, employing Jackie, a convicted rioter, in the business he once looted. Anne also offers social-media workshops to help local businesses use Twitter and Facebook.
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Archway, a town in the heart of North London, steeped in rich history and architectural significance. It's a place that encourages culture, diversity, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Dubbed as Archway Roundabout, the area is now considered a hub for entrepreneurial talent. Giving unprecedented access, we follow some of the top local businessmen. Welcome to N19.
Excuse me, uh, this, uh, this computer's switched off.
Yes, babe?
This computer's switched off.
Try blowing on it, it's always turned things on for me.
Sorry, is there a problem?
Uh, yeah, she told me to blow on the computer to turn it on.
I'm so sorry, sir. Why don't you have a seat here at this computer and I'll have this one seen to.
Thank you. 31-year-old Anne Stevens runs a local internet cafe in the heart of Archway, ably assisted by her mother, Anne Stevens.
This is Jackie. She's, um, here as part of the RRS. Rioters Rehabilitation Scheme. It's a form of community service where convicted rioters work for the businesses they looted.
How many more times? Didn't fucking loot nothing.
Why am I convinced Jackie stole from me? I'll leave it up to you to decide.
I told you I was moving the computer to help her out. She's my daughter, of course, of course I'd help her out. Fucking looter shop. And I'm fed up with you asking me that, 'cause you keep asking me it and it's winding me up.
It's a Tuesday afternoon and both Anne and Jackie are hard at work.
Put your card in, darling, first. That's it, yeah. You can see these. I've had to insure these little puppies. If I get a scratch on my nipple or a bit of sunburn, 50 fucking quid. I'm proud I'm a bit skint. You know, I phoned up the insurance and said I've caught one in the fucking door. 250 quid last time. Fucking all I had to do was put a plaster over one.
I've just started holding one-to-one social media workshops for local businesses. It's proving to be very popular.
Would you say the better way of engaging with your customers is Twitter? Or Facebook?
Well, they both have their uses, but I would say together they should be part of your staple social media diet.
Thank you, that's very useful. Look, I've been meaning to ask you for a while, would you like to go for a drink?
Oh, hello sweetheart!
Do you two know each other?
I'm sorry, I think you've got me confused with somebody else.
Oh, do me a favour. Big Bad Wolf 31, you're one of my best customers.
I have to go.
Owww!
What are you doing?
Not usually that shy.
Oh, fuck me, smell that!
I did feel a little bit bad when Big Bad Wolf come in. 'Cause I didn't know she fancied him.
Oh.
I do question her taste in men if she fancies him, but I suppose he has got a big cock.
