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Following on from this morning's session focusing on #Rural #Retail where I discussed the megatrend of #ShopLocal #ShopLocalIreland, here are some resources that the retail sector of #Sligo and far beyond can pursue.
(Please share with any #Retail business you know)
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https://twitter.com/SaveRuralRetail/status/1323578131610034178
(Please share with any #Retail business you know)
A thread
https://twitter.com/SaveRuralRetail/status/1323578131610034178
The #BoostMyBusiness initiative summarised here by @fionaalston @rte describes a range of fantastic opportunities that every single #retail #business in the country could avail of and they're complimentary. https://www.rte.ie/news/boost-my-business/2020/1102/1175514-where-to-get-exposure-for-your-small-business-for-free/
There is a plethora of networking events taking place across the country in the next couple of weeks that @fionaalston has also kindly comprised for @rtenews. (Keep your eye out for @AnnODeaSR @futurehumanhq on this list for upcoming events too.) https://www.rte.ie/news/boost-my-business/2020/1028/1174459-november-business-events-to-keep-you-informed-and-inspired/
Speaking of #networking and building international relationships, there are so many! @AwakenHub @digitalirish @IIBN @IBNGermany @IrelandinNZ @IrelandinHK @GAAAsia.
Also here are some super supporters of #ShopLocalIreland inc @Tweetinggoddess @HelenORahilly @HelenaGilhooly_
To find those seeking to build new lists, keep your ear to the ground for the #journorequest hashtag.
@magnumlady has cultivated "The Irish Gift Guide - Book Edition" on her blog. https://magnumlady.com/2020/10/30/the-irish-gift-guide-book-edition/
@conor_pope has been building a high profile list at @IrishTimes https://www.irishtimes.com/news/consumer/two-hundred-irish-retailers-for-all-your-online-christmas-shopping-1.4386351
@oonagheats has been building one at https://oonagheats.com/
#SligoFoodTrails #SligoIsOpen #ShopLocalSligo
Check out @Wilddesigncork @wereallbusiness @smallbizshoutUK @irishfoodchamps @MMaryMcKenna @PaulineLogan @shopsmall_ie and these hashtags curated by @fionaalston #ChampionGreen #showyourloveforlocal #shopsmallireland #GreenFriday #thisisirishfood #buyirish #buylocal
Look at this #county specific list of retailers composed by @bairbrepower @katymcguinness @HAWhiteK @FionaDillon @poloconghaile @Lukezo @EavanMurray #ShopLocal #ShopLocalIreland #SupportLocal https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/from-food-to-fashion-to-fitness-county-by-county-guide-to-the-best-irish-websites-for-supporting-local-businesses-39696150.html
The team at @guaranteed_irl have #GuaranteedIrishGifts - a shopping portal that offers what the name suggests: https://www.guaranteedirishgifts.ie/
@sligohub1 has a fabulous catalogue of local retailers offering goods and services right across #Sligo dovetailing right in with the ethos of @SarureS @SaveRuralRetail.#SligoIsOpen https://sligohub.com/sligo-online-shops/
@SligoFoodTrail is a wonderful celebration of the #food and #drink providers right across the country. #Sligo #SligoIsOpen #ShopLocalSligo #WildAtlanticWay https://sligofoodtrail.ie/
I mentioned that many service providers (including trainers) have needed to move online this year and here are a series of our @becksearch activities that #training companies can use to build engagement.( @oonagheats, this is for you!)
http://activepeers.becksearch.com/ulsteruniversity/
If you want to bring exclusive products or services into your shop (online or otherwise), reach out to your local @EEN_EU contact point (i.e. @sligococo @LEOSligo @SligoChamber). This is a phenomenal way to extend your #USP #uniquesellingpoint https://een.ec.europa.eu/
If you want to bring in fresh new energy into your business and give a student a great opportunity, consider inviting a #virtualintern to be part of your company for a period of time. Check out @capastudyabroad. https://www.capa.org/
In addition, you could look at the @EU_EYEglobal programme and reach out to @EEN_Dublin to advance that conversation. If you have a new idea that you want help to reserach and finance, the @Entirl #InnovationPartnership is a superb opportunityhttps://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/funding-supports/company/esetablish-sme-funding/innovation-partnerships.html
That's a wrap! Thank you so much to @MarieBrouder @SarureS @SaveRuralRetail for kindly having me today and I wish you all every sincere success.
