We've been given the green light from the bank to open a new Love the Lakes and yesterday the search began for the ideal site. As we viewed a number of shops in one town all the memories of going through the same process in Bowness came flooding back. It took us over six months and several false dawns before we were given the tip off about the store we now have and then it took a further four months before we finally opened in May 2008. Hard to believe now but our shop was an absolute mess when we took it over and, when I looked around a couple of stores yesterday, my heart hit my stomach as I could see the same amount of work required all over again. I know it will be worth it in the end but I wonder how many would be shop owners are deterred by the investment required to get their dreams off the ground.
Louise
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Wow that's great news to hear you're expanding. Good for you. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Great news. Sean mentioned to me on the striding Edge walk a couple of months ago that you were thinking about another shop. I wish you all the luck in the world. At least you know what to expect 2nd time around.
ReplyDeleteMy wife & I Opened a dress fabric shop from a semi derilict property over 20 years ago, so I know what it's like!