Retail Expert Panel Discussion

April 06, 2020

Retail Expert Panel Discussion

Hello, fellow business owners! 

Thank you so much for being part of the SMB Consultants community of the years. We know times are challenging at the moment for one and all, that's why we have arranged this live conversation with some experts in retail.

Joining us for our panel discussion where we will explore what it means for your business to trade during the COVID-19 'lock-down'. We will discuss taking your business virtual and how this impacts physical retail. 


RETAIL EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION:

Join us this week:

WEDNESDAY - APRIL 15th - 12PM (AEST)

No need for registration, just simply head over to our Facebook page and click 'Get Reminder ' on the Live Event. (You can 👍 our page whilst you are there!)

 

Dominique Lamb | CEO, National Retail Association

Dominique Lamb is the CEO of the National Retail Association, who has extensive experience providing industrial relations and employment law advice to a range of small, medium and large businesses across a range of industries.

Dominique brings a level of passion and motivation to her role which is hard to find. In 2011, she was awarded the Australian Institute of Management’s Young Gun of the Year Award and in 2016 Dominique was a finalist in the Brisbane Women in Business Awards.

Professor Gary Mortimer | QUT Business School

Professor Gary Mortimer is a Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour at the QUT Business School. Prior to joining QUT, Professor Mortimer spent over 20 years working with some of Australia's largest general merchandise and food retailers. He is an active researcher in the areas of food retailing, retail operations and shopping behaviour. Gary often shares his expertise across television, print and radio media.

Peter Dracakis | CEO Dracakis Advisory

Peter Dracakis' corporate career spanned across both commercial (internal) and chartered (external) accounting, holding roles with PwC’s Financial Advisory team, NAB’s Business Bank, Domino’s Pizza Group’s Finance Team and The Coffee Club Group’s Finance Team. Exposure to the different technical accounting matters and business management practices provided invaluable experience that Peter now endeavours to share with small and medium business clients through his consulting practice, Dracakis Advisory.

Dracakis Advisory provides management accounting services to SMEs with a focus on driving business performance through improved financial management; working deeply with clients to identify financial pain points, develop action plans and implement solutions necessary to help them break through their growth barriers. To date, Peter has worked extensively with clients from the E-Commerce, Retail and Hospitality industries. 

Jeffrey Atizado | Joint Managing Director 

SMB Consultants

Jeffrey Atizado was an early adopter of cloud technology and integration and has been a trailblazer in the field ever since. He champions the use of complementary cloud-based applications, to save time and money for the small to medium business owner.

 

Resources

national retailers association
NSW State Government
Information for small business owners
Tips and resources to help you manage your small business during the crisis and into the recovery phase.

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