On this occassion it is hard for me to write this blog:
I am one of a great bunch of incredibly proud restaurateurs of West End Central
at 220 Melbourne Street in West End consisting of Vietnamese, Thai, Indian, Greek, Spanish, Modern Australian, Dessert and soon Sushi.
As most of you are aware six weeks ago most of our tenancies went under water in the flood. What you might not realise is we have still not regained power and still remain closed and with that comes the stress of bank loans, mortgages, hardship of starting up all over again with no cashflow, along with the immense worry for our incredibly lovely, loyal staff who we are unable to supply work or an income (this is probably most upsetting as our staff are like family).
Unfortunately we do not have very sympathetic landlords or active Body Corporate/building managers and Government assistance for most small businesses affected by the floods have amounted to nothing.
Most of us still havent heard back from our insurance companies and grant applications and fear for the worse.
Unfortunately for most small businesses cashflow is paramount and in our case 6 weeks with no trade has crippled our businesses and we now have no cash reserves (and banks won't extend overdrafts).
So we seek your help...
Can you assist with:
- cleaning (heavy duty) our carpark; six weeks on it still stinks and looks like it did when the flood waters first receeded.
- helping repair roof leaks and repair consequent ceiling plaster damage.
- supplying paint or help with painting; as our building looks the worse for wear.
- re-gasing airconditioners and refrigerators.
- donating planter boxes and/or plants that will make us pretty again.
- legal advice for our insurance claims and our tenancy agreements and body corporate issues.
- are you a publication and can you help supply editorial or advertising.
- are you a Graphic Designer or Printer that can help supply promotional material.
- are you in PR and willing to adopt us and give us an identity.
- can you become our facebook friend and facebook us to all your friends as we individually re-open. Click here for West End Central facebook page.
-can your club adopt us for functions/events.
-are you a Uni student or Tafe student that can adopt us to become your special meeting place.
If our situation wasn't so dire we would not ask and we all thank you for your support.
If you can assist us please email us info@freestyletout.com.au or phone Martin on 07 3262 3077
Many thanks Dan Nancarrow from Brisbane Times re this article http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/six-weeks-in-the-dark-20110218-1azf3.html
5 comments:
You may be able to get free legal advice - see the Qld Law Society: https://www.qls.com.au/content/lwp/wcm/connect/QLS/QLS+for+Qld/Queensland+Flood+Disaster+Support/For+the+community
Martin, I have called the Queensland Public Interest Law Clearing House who with the Law Society are providing legal assistance to flood affected individuals and businesses, and alerted them to your situation.
They are going to try to call you, but if they don't manage to reach you I encourage you to contact them - they will be able to help with finding someone who can give you legal advice on your tenancy and insurance issues. Details on their website here: http://www.qpilch.org.au/
Good luck and I'm sorry things have been so difficult for you.
I'll be there when you reopen!
I have shared the link to this post on my blog page, as I am arranging a blogger meet up 12th March and we had just finalised a venue when we got the recommendation of your West End location. Perhaps we can come after for cocktails and dessert? Email me if you're interested {link in my blogger profile}
I've just posted your link on Facebook - hope it helps in some small way and good luck getting back on your feet!
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