It is said the true measure of a man’s character is not how he acts in prosperous times. But how he acts in disadvantageous ones Blog #40

Hello fellow readers. Hope you are well this day. I’m ok. In fact I’m better than ok I am alright.  It’s been a tough week for me professionally. I’m at a loss as to what to do. I can’t afford to advertise but I need to get bums in the seats. We’re very quiet. I don’t know why. A month ago, we were rocking out 20 and 30 covers for lunch and dinner now we are doing maybe 8 and 12. I’ve had to cut staff like crazy and of course they are not happy with that.   With the help from friends and Jeff Serran (DIA), we’re running a promotion for the Downtown businesses. We also got a sandwich board witch we put out on the side walk. I sure will be happy when that HST return comes in but until then, I’ve had to borrow more money off of ppl. I’m sooooo sick of owing ppl money. But I got to do what I got to do. Speaking of HST, we got all that sorted and moving forward. Jordan has my year end and is working on that.  

On the positive side, we did get a small blurb in the Food Service magazine just saying who we are and that we are opened. I also did a promotion for a charity which was filmed and we posted that on you tube. (Bon Marche.wmv) I also got things moving on my awning.  My requisition for the patio has been ok’d by the City Solicitor and is going to Council on May 2.

But it’s funny how you can have such a bad week and on the very last day of the week, something good happens to pick you up and make you feel alright again! Sat night was a good night with 40 covers. The wine and Absinthe were flowing but what made me feel doubly special was that my one apprentice entered the Skills Canada competition for Northern ON.  He won by a land slide!!! So Solomon will be heading to the Provincials in May down in Guelph and if he wins there, he goes to the Nationals. I’m very proud of Solomon for winning. Congratulations Sol. And good luck in May!

So rather than go on about my week, I feel it’s best to cut it short and tackle this next week head on. I hope to have more to discuss next week.

Have a great week and remember, on Good Friday, we’ll be running a fish special. I’ll see tomorrow what’s available for fresh fish. Tune into Le Bon Marché facebook page as I’ll post the special there as well as on my new sandwich board.

Until next time,

Glenn Chemise.