Scott's business continues to grow despite the hazards he has experienced including egg scares, BSE, supermarkets opening, and foot and mouth he describes the impact of the supermarkets with their pre-packed meat as the most challenging. His response has been to provide his own packs on a self service counter where he can give customers advice and customize the cuts available. He has also introduced a lot of special offers and offers a range of other foods. He has noticed that people no longer buy as many joints for the week-end. At Christmas he sells more beef than anything else. There is now a trend towards quick meals and products that can be prepared and cooked within half an hour. . He sells a lot more steaks and bacon than 10 years ago. He sells his steaks direct to local pubs. Until five years ago the summer season was the quietest time of year but the BBQ trade has changed this around and he has bought an electric burger maker to meet the demand.

Scott likes to make his own purchases locally as he believes that supporting the local economy is important. He sponsors school football kits and local events. His demonstrations of different cuts of meat to visitors to the Taste of the Town Exhibition made a particular impression on the students from the Grove school.