#089: The Bottom Line -The Future of Work, SME's & The Pandemic, “Twenty Questions" & Local Carlow Business.

Simon O'Dwyer, Managing Director of Kilkenny based brand and communications agency Three Sixty joined John to chat about the last number of months and how the pandemic may impact the future of how we work. Simon also spoke with John about the news from during the week that the Smithwick's Experience is to close.A number of weeks ago, we featured an extract of an interview with publisher, entrepreneur and well known businesswoman Norah Casey where she spoke about the burden and worry of running a business and where she was critical of the understanding of government of the struggles of the sector. This week Norah joined John to chat about where we are now with a new path to re-opening and how she feels about the future for business.Twenty Questions, our feature piece on getting to know the people behind the businesses and organisations within our communities was back this week and our latest guest was Fiona Deegan, Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office in Kilkenny. Colin Rea of Rea's Department store in Bagenalstown spoke about how lockdown has been for him and his family business and what he and the business community in Bagenalstown are doing to make sure their town has a business future.With thanks to O’Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey.To contact the show, email: [email protected]