2.30" Joe O'Connor, CEO, 4 - Day Week GlobalA dream come true or an employers nightmare? The Four Day Week is coming our way and Joe O'Connor is studying what the economic benefits and downsides may be, at Cornell University in the US - and he joins TeamGBS to tell us why a four day week is probable in many, but not all, industries. The not-for-profit he works for no longer promotes the idea of a four day week, as the concept has reached a momentum of its own, but they advise companies and organisations, including governments, on how to achieve a four day working week. Apparently we are 'truly productive' only for 3 hours a day, the rest of the working day taken up with unnecessary or over-long meetings etc. If you work in the hospitality sector you'll learn that the lay out of your bar or restaurant can be very important in making your outlet more productive, cutting the time from till to customer etc.His hire-in-a-heartbeat Professor Adam Grant of Wharton CollegeAlso mentioned areAndrew BarnesFour Day Week IrelandToyota VolkswagenAdvanced RVIrish Hospitality Group, SacramentoAuckland University of TechnologyYalaBoston College,University College DublinTuchi Restaurant Chain30.00" Philip Macartney, Chief Commercial Officer, IRP CommercePhilip brings TeamGBS the latest in eCommerce including the latest stats that shows some major sectors where online spending has jumped from less than 10% to over 30%...and growing. If bricks and mortar retailing is declining so rapidly, would he buy commercial retail property. Philip suggests that ecommerce should be done in the same way as day traders look for profit all day, every day.His hire-in-a-heartbeat is Gary Vaynerchuk Also mentioned areChris Dean Crane WWChain Reaction bicyclesWayFlyerKlarnaAnn's CottageNewbridge SilverwareCollective ClothingCamping WorldShopifyBuild for GrowthBrian O'DriscollBebo56.00" Dr. Robert Johnson, David Hartigan - Hemp Co-Op IrelandIf you're a farmer, eking a living, well TeamGBS has a crop for you. Have you considered growing hemp (cannabis without the hit)? According to Hemp Co-Op Ireland (who'll sell you the seeds) the crop will grow itself and two companies who will process the hemp are literally crying out for the 120-day crop. The Co-Op also makes a plea for legislative changes so legitimate growers won't be classed as criminals when they harvest the crop (listen to the interview and it's all made clear!). Our two co-op board members give details of some of the business opportunities in hemp. BTW, now is the time to sow the seed. Go for it! Oh, and they're looking for a project manager. You can find out more at the upcoming Hemp EventTheir 'hire-in-a-heartbeat' is actor and cannabis promoter James BelushiAlso mentioned areArigna FuelsPWCHealth Products Regulatory AuthorityDept. of AgricultureTeagascFind all episodes at www.ThatGreatBusinessShow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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