ICW

View Original

How local businesses are helping each other - buy local to help too

From Scoop

Wellington cafés have been teaming together to ensure their survival as they struggle in the wake of Covid…“We are a very small cog in a large wheel and for our business to be successful we not only rely on our loyal customers but also need other businesses in this city to do well.”

Lee said there is no subsidy for the staff members who had their hours reduced due to business closure for staff shortages.

“The aim was to work together to make sure no venue had to close due to something we all could collectively help with. It ended up being a bit of a support group for operators to talk about what has worked and hadn’t worked during the traffic light system.”

Read the full Scoop story here