Shore Catch Update
Firstly I would like to wish Members a Happy New Year and thank you for your continued support and encouragement. There is no doubt we will continue our FW sponsorship into the future.
After spending quite a bit of time designing the shop front graphic, my good mate from the east (we have been mates since I was 2) flew over for the install this week. It is amazing how printing technology has moved on and needless to say I am very happy with the end result. We tried to make it quite clear what we offer and this is now up for all to see. There is still a bit more signage to come but it is good to have this bit over, and the Showroom now has a “real” feel to it.
WA Fisheries has granted my Fish Processing Place and Fish Processor Licences. The decision to grant was advertised on 3 December and there were no objections from “affected parties” so the licences issued on 6 January.
What this means is that we can now make burley for sale and process and package our own baits. This couldn’t be done before the licences issued but now we can start to prepare so that we have a supply when we finally open (likely to be 1 February). Although, if any FW Members would like to “get in early” you are welcome to send me a PM and I will let you know when things are available.
Although the second-hand dealing stuff has caused a bit of controversy, my licence has been issued by the WA Police. As I have stated previously, we intend to operate a consignment only business for “higher end” equipment and we have the licences, secure premises, processes and relevant insurances in place. It is important however that a suitable, simple English, consignment agreement exists and I have now prepared a draft as below. I would really appreciate any comments that Members may have regarding the draft agreement.
It feels like we are on the home straight regarding set up however there is still a lot to go. We will be at the premises from now on so if any Members would like to drop in and say hello you are more than welcome. We are now actively seeking goods for consignment so if you have anything that you would like to display, please let me know. A FW Member has already provided some gear that I know Members will be very interested in and I will publish details of this in due course.
Our web site will change significantly in the next few weeks as we detail the products and services that we can now offer from a purpose fitted out showroom, and I will advise when this has been done.
Thanks again for the support and all the best for 2016.
Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it - LH.
linoc
Posts: 96
Date Joined: 21/11/15
Looks Good
Nodoubt on the list of to do's and realise its a commercial LL/strata responsibility but it would look a lot tidier if the eve and poles had a lick of paint, and the weeds killed/removed.
A business taking pride in appearance is a store worth entering.
Good Luck!
Mick C
Posts: 605
Date Joined: 26/12/13
Thanks Linoc
Appreciate the comments. I have lost count of the number of hours I have spent "tidying up" after the previous tennants had not done a lot over the last 13 years. I completely agree that when we open all of those things need to be attended to.
In fact, I had written a bit of this into the lease agreement and your comments will help me reinforce to the landlord that it needs to be done. I think the body corporate is currently arguing about the extent of upgrade to the building and this is stalling thinks a bit. That's not my problem though and I I will get on it.
Cheers again. Mick
Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it - LH.
devhay
Posts: 328
Date Joined: 27/10/14
Looks great mate. Congrats
Looks great mate. Congrats and well done on bringing it all together and making it happen!
Perry Home
Posts: 434
Date Joined: 07/10/10
good call Linoc.
A care for detail will show patrons you also care about their needs. .. and obviously are proud of who you are and what you represent.
uncle
Posts: 9354
Date Joined: 10/02/07
Good to see it coming along
Nicely Mick
all aggressive fish love bigjohnsjigs
slugger
Posts: 156
Date Joined: 17/02/11
good onya Mick
I will drop in next week or two to sort out those shirts
KingToby
Posts: 49
Date Joined: 26/10/15
Front of the shop looks awsome!
Well done!!
i'll also have to drop in when i get up that way.
Untill you have the courage to loose sight of land You will never know the terror of been forever lost at sea.