'It's heartbreaking and it's soul-destroying'
The owner of a tapas restaurant said he has had to ‘swallow his pride’ and beg for customers on social media in a desperate attempt to keep his business afloat.
Despite admitting his post sounded 'desperate' he insists he'll do whatever it takes to keep his business afloat in tough times - even if he has to 'pull on heartstrings'. "I even had to plead with our electricity supplier. Kicking, screaming and crying down the phone telling them we're going to have to close the business if the bills aren't reduced.
"Everyone is feeling the pinch and because of that I think everyone's in a similar boat. It feels comforting to put it out there now and be honest with people. He insists they work hard on social media marketing and run promotional offers to entice customers, such as a 50-per-cent-off deal if you bring an item for food bank donation.
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