This energized 2.5-hour workshop will take a
practical look at the impacts COVID 19 is having on
the retail sector. It will also showcase
opportunities emerging as well as highlighting
supports to deal with challenges.

This workshop will also feature retail champion
Bobby Kerr who will provide inspiration and
practical ideas for retail businesses to take on
board. The workshop will be led by retail expert,
James Burke, and will provide practical and easy
to implement solutions for those participating.

Panel of Trainers:

• James Burke, Retail Expert
• Yvonne Scully, Former investment banker
• Bobby Kerr, Retail champion and
broadcaster
• Input from Your Local Enterprise Office
Target Audience

While the word retailer will be used to promote
the programme, this workshop is appropriate for
any consumer facing business including cafes,
pubs, restaurants, hotels, hairdressers, gyms, beauticians, etc.

Workshop Agenda:

• 14.30 – 14.50 James Burke
Intro and examples of where
other retailers are finding
opportunities
• 14.50 – 15.05 LEO Representative
Local Enterprise Office Supports
• 15.05 – 15.25 Yvonne Scully
Business Continuity - Cashflow
Management and Bank Schemes
• 15.25 – 15.35 Break
• 15.35 – 16.05 Bobby Kerr
Bobby will provide his analysis of
the situation and
recommendations for businesses
to take on board in an energised
and motivating session
• 16.05 – 16.30 James Burke
10 practical actions retailers can
take to reinvent their
proposition, and to prepare for
kick starting your business in the
future
• 16.30 – 17.00 Group discussion and
peer learnings
Shared learnings from those
participating on the call to help
each other

When you have registered for the course a link will be sent to you the day before the course commences, to enable you to gain access to the course.