Anyone On Here With Own Salon. Advice.

[xtremities]

Hi all,

I have had the year from hell. For the past 14 months or so, major construction work by Wimpey Builders has been carried on all around us.

Our shop looks like a demolition site and we have had severe loss of trade.

It is a Tanning Shop, with a Beauty Treatment Room and I rent a table and do nails there.

Three Beauticians have left in the last year, due to diminishing business.

Now the road is up outside our shop and it is a real hazard for people to even get in our shop, let alone new clients even see it.

I have sent in a claim to Wimpey for loss of earnings and they are meeting with me next week. Has anyone had this experience, if so, any advice, help, appreciated.

Sam

 

[Ameliasdragon]

Hi Sam


Sorry no personal experience - but try and get one of those who have left to attend the meeting - after all she's already lost & left, have they suggested you have a legal rep with you, or have you done your homework! If they have asked for you to estimate your losses - have you allowed for any increase in business due to a (projected) growing demand. It may be worth speaking with a Business Manager at your bank if you have one.

Go armed to the teeth - and ready for a fight!

Good LucK!!

Jo

 

[cuticles]

I think, and you should get proper advice here, is that will offer the average of the last 3 years earnings. If you have audited accounts, great.

Cathy

 

[Little Angel]

Hi

I should hot foot it down to the citezens advice for an expert opinion as they have damaged your business you could be entitled to other compensation too.