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Offline BeachLife

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« on: February 27, 2016, 17:18. »
Just having a wander round today - sad to see L'Espigo appears to have shut for good. Real shame - we used the place all year round and in the summer in particular with the nice views and breeze it was great place for pre-dinner or later at night.

Also looks like La Cesta has shut also, bakery and coffee - been there ages by the banks and Chinese shop in upper monte y mar

Sign of the times ?


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« Last Edit: February 27, 2016, 19:05. by Rich and Sue »
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2016, 17:35. »
Down the bottom we have a new Tattoo shop, a new personal trainer "shop" (yes, good luck), and the Opticians and PC-red moving location/expanding. I think the incredible business turn around we seem to get here is quite attractive, it's like living in a new town every year :)

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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2016, 17:54. »
Once Upon a Time is up for sale

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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2016, 19:04. »
That was only a 12 month venture Barry. Who advises the people  ?


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Offline Barry former GA Advertiser

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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2016, 19:54. »
It is sad because everyone needs to make a living. Just not enough room for everyone.

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« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2016, 21:10. »
Really sad to see L`ESPIGO has shut down, always enjoyed a coffee
and meal there when we were over, always pleasant service aswell
and the view was great.
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2016, 21:32. »
I never even had time to notice where (or what) "Once Upon a Time" was?!

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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2016, 00:01. »
That was only a 12 month venture Barry. Who advises the people  ?


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I dont think anyone does Rich

Lots of people think it's dead easy to run a bar or open a shop despite never having worked in that trade.

I used to run the franchise department for one of the UK's leading retailers, we had people queueing up to join us, despite a minimum £150k investment, that was c. 30 years ago......after extensive interviews and assessment centres less than 1 in 20 ended up being offered a franchise.
We gave them 13 to 26 weeks training dependent on their backgrounds and aptitude, quite a few realised in this training period that running their own business wasn't for them.
Once up and running they had lots of support including a full days visit once a month from a business advisor.....despite all this some still failed, hardly surprising that so many small businesses who have non of this support fail

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« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2016, 16:23. »
La Cesta has been bought by an English couple and will re-open shortly.  :)

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« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2016, 18:22. »
Like most us im a bit of an armchair expert regarding new business ventures in GA, but i have to say when myself and Mrs Victor are assessing the latest venture, will it suceed will it be gone in 12 months i think we normally get it right. I used to think that these new ventures were either a tax dodge or genuine people with a dream. Incidentally are these new start ups by people new to the area or are they seasoned veterans who see an opportunity
They dont like it up em !

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« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2016, 20:59. »
La Cesta has been bought by an English couple

Let's set up a poll for how long it stays open!

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« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2016, 15:59. »
I'd missed the posts re La Cesta and wandered down there today. The new owner was there and also Marguerite . She said it was sold yesterday. The new people , yes English, intend keeping it the same, bakery /coffee shop. Let's hope so , sad to see the other lovely family go.

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« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2016, 16:49. »
I once went in there. Sat down in a chair outside. No one came to serve me. Could not leave my seat in case I lost it. Eventually I went in to order and the guy said he would not come outside to serve me. Never went in again. Very helpful, deserve to not succeed

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« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2016, 18:52. »
But we should give the new owners a chance Barry. I'm sure he new owners will give you great service


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« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2016, 19:02. »
Not sure that some of these places ever set out with a business plan just a dream that rapidly turns into a nightmare !! I wish all of the businesses well it makes GA better the more there are but in winter there is not enough trade for all