Theme | Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
Stage 4 |
Stage 5 |
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Psychological | Life stands still, unable to comprehend. | Post-shock reflection on work/life balance. | Despair and frustration. | Relief and joy at reopening. | Acceptance of the situation and hopeful. |
Attitudes | Focus on others, particularly family members. | Realise that their business is a key part of their identity. | Difficult to see positives, problem focused. | Pushing to maximise turnover and catch-up. | Benefitted from a period of reflection. |
Business | Taking time to consider how best to improve. | Limited activity. Exploring online options. | Risings costs and reduced turnover. | Busy due to residual demand/finance. | Made improvements and diversified. |
Supports | Searching for accurate information. | Need credit extensions. | Networking with other entrepreneurs. | Need Information to help make future plans. | Dependent on the duration of the crisis. |
1 | Aisling | Female | 40 | HE | 10 | Accommodation | 12 weeks |
2 | Michael | Male | 55 | LC | 25 | Accommodation | 12 weeks |
3 | Greg | Male | 40 | LC | 20 | Accommodation | 12 weeks |
4 | Tom | Male | 55 | HE | 10 | Prof Services | 6 weeks |
5 | Annette | Female | 40 | HE | 25 | Prof Services | n/a |
6 | Emma | Female | 35 | HE | 8 | Prof Services | n/a |
7 | Lorraine | Female | 35 | HE | 2 | Fitness/Health | 6 weeks |
8 | Shaun | Male | 40 | LC | 1 | Fitness/Health | 16 weeks |
9 | Rory | Male | 35 | HE | 2 | Fitness/Health | 16 weeks |
10 | Claire | Female | 50 | LC | 15 | Retail | 12 weeks |
11 | Liam | Male | 60 | LC | 30 | Retail | 12 weeks |
12 | Linda | Female | 30 | LC | 10 | Retail | 6 weeks |
13 | Abdul | Male | 45 | LC | 15 | Restaurant | 6 weeks |
14 | Pat | Male | 50 | LC | 5 | Restaurant | 12 weeks |
15 | Breda | Female | 30 | LC | 15 | Restaurant | 12 weeks |