19 October 2009
13:3530928How hard can we push?
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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19 October 2009
17:3030942they seem like a trappist order ken, i have never been able to trace an annual report from them.
19 October 2009
21:4930981Hey Guys this is my first post :)
It is a shame to see Dover losing so many businesses, because Dover could be a really great place if more local useful businesses opened in Dover. For example there are sooo many charity shops in Dover and they are really uneeded, you only need a few ! ( i know in cases they are great but sorry if i offend anyone ) i recommend that some shops like the shake shed ( smoothie shop) in canterbury are introduced, or some more mens clothing shops as suggested by many of my friends. Another idea would be to open some more activity business for teenagers and children so that it stops antisocial behaviour and other mischief, maybe introduce a bowling alley, a bigger cinema, ice rink, go karting and etc.
Thanks For Reading My ideas
Hopefully My posts should get better over time :)
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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19 October 2009
21:5530982welcome joshua, great to see a new member posting straight away.
19 October 2009
22:0430984thank you :) how are you ?
Josh :)
20 October 2009
07:1430993Welcome Joshua - nice to hear from you.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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20 October 2009
07:3230999Yup, welcome to the forum Joshua. Why not go into business yourself in the town? You see openings for new businesses so why not exploit it yourself. We need more young entrepeneurs in the town.
Well, in a few years time anyway (added having just had a look at your profile!!)
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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20 October 2009
17:4331026I'm sure more businesses would open if the rates and rent wasn't so high.
I know of one chap who wanted to open a wet-fish shop here, but after finding out how expensive the rates are, he went no further.
Roger
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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20 October 2009
17:5431028Roger, do try to be more encouraging and not put someone off, there is a lot more to a business than those factors. Identifying the right opportunity, produce a good business plan and execute it properly, thats more important in determining success.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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20 October 2009
18:0931032may i add, fitting in with what the potential customer wants, and when they want it.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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20 October 2009
18:2031035I'm not saying that more couldn't have been done Barry, but his initial inquiries put him off; he didn't speak to me about it until after he'd decided no.
I'd love all the closed down shops to be open and making a profit.
Roger
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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20 October 2009
21:5131064I am not referring to the case you mentioned Roger but more to what you are saying to Joshua in response to my suggestion that he go into business himself in a few year time. We need to encourage people in this way not be negative about the problems but positive about the potential outcomes.
Guest 670- Registered: 23 Apr 2008
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20 October 2009
22:0731071Absolutely Barry but if he has enthusiasm and drive he will open a business despie what anybody tells him, I know I did.
Just another point it was interesting what he said about anti-social behaviour and the lack of facilities for children and teenagers, perhaps he could say how him and his mates pass the time now.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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20 October 2009
22:1631078i would think that when joshua graduates he will be looking at an internet based business, assuming he is inclined to commerce, rather than a retail business.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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21 October 2009
07:0031089You can run a retail business and use the internet to increase sales; even a small but good website will be worth the costs over and over again, in increased sales.
I'm more than a little surprised that more local small businesses don't use the internet; many not even emails.
Roger
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21 October 2009
14:1331109Possibly they`re unaware of it Roger?, but if they are, then they should get onto it, and move with the times, something this country isn`t always good at. I buy books and CDs online. Look at HMV. Shops and online sales. I will always try and patronise my local bookshop first though.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
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21 October 2009
18:2931130There is little that can be done at local level in respect of business rates, however the rent issue could be addressed by landlords such as Municipal Charities and DDC.
As for moving shops down to the town centre, that is fine but how would you achieve this?
What compensation would you pay for the cost of refitting shops to meet the individual retailers requirements?
What do you do for those pensioners who rely on these local shops and do not want to trudge down into town?
What about encouraging the sort of individual and quirky retailers that Bern referred to? would they really fit in a conventional high street environment? Would they be prepared to meet high street rents?
I know (as I was one of the co-authors) that the LRCF Action Plan clearly addresses some of the issues that you raise about the Charlton Centre, attracting footfall to London Road etc. Those of you who want to move retailing to the town centre (or in the case of the Council Officers to Whitfield and beyond) should talk to the local activists and reps for the areas you want to denude of shops so that you really understand the local issues.
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Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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21 October 2009
21:1331144From memory DDC have just two shops (both tenanted) in the high street Ross, so not much they can do regarding rents.
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21 October 2009
21:3831146Welcome to any new members both those posting, and any thinking of posting.
we need loads of postings
Ross Miller- Location: London Road, Dover
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21 October 2009
23:0431149Fair enough Barry, so that means there is effectively little DDC can do to support business in the town.
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"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
