Cranks bike shops gone?

[Mulger bill]

And here's me thinking that the GST was a tax on the consumer.

Well well well, yer live and learn etc...

[AUbicycles]

Adaptation is fine and all successful businesses adapt on an ongoing basis, just no need to tax them more that the other lot, whilst they are trying to do so. On the coffee thing most shops would not be zoned for food service or even have a kitchen. Then it gets a bit self defeating, imagine if somebody wanted bike service and the staff was busy making skinny latte's. You'd end up really annoying people.

The bike shops I have visited who do coffee have a dedicated barista and sometime seperate cafe and bike shop part. I can't think of any off the top that have the sales or mechanic staff preparing coffee as a standard service. The coffee is one thing, others do work supporting local races and getting involved in events or running training rides or a combination. Bikes and Mowers is not a popular combination these days though you may spot the odd Bikes and Fishing shop around.

For bike shops the key in this day and age is you can't just sit there and expect it to work out from alone, it is not even about only stocking certain brands - customer services is becoming increasingly important and running a future compatible business.

I understand the GST and level playing field argument and some businesses feel that this is the complete answer whereas the reality for consumers and business is that this is just one of many factors influencing price and as a simply survey we did on BNA has shown wont affect purchasing patterns.

[burger]

Noticed yesterday that the AvantiPlus shop at Top Ryde was vacant and up for lease.
A quick search today showed it was part of the Cranks 'group' or at least on their Cranksbikestore website, so one more down.
stu.

[ThePhil]

If only they had of employed a barista and sold parts as a loss leader, they would still be here.

[biker jk]

If only they had of employed a barista and sold parts as a loss leader, they would still be here.

No, getting rid of the $1,000 GST exemption on imports would have saved them.

[warren.suen]

Good news everybody!

News on the cranks webpage

We are reopening soon in Chatswood (352A Penshurst Street).
Please make all enquaires to Paul's mobile: 0450 004 883

[sogood]

Interesting!

[sir_camel]

Good news everybody!

News on the cranks webpage

We are reopening soon in Chatswood (352A Penshurst Street).
Please make all enquaires to Paul's mobile: 0450 004 883

The sign on the door said re-opening on 1 February...today