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I have every
right to protect my business from interference
• With reference to your article (War of the Roses, Feb
2) about Renzo Khan being asked not to sell flowers outside
his organic food shop because he was in direct competition with
another florist.
I trained for many years and floristry is my only profession
– I do not serve teas or organic foods (if you were to
see my hands when I have just finished making a wreath you would
understand why!).
I am very surprised that Mr Khan feels that he can serve food
after handling flowers.
I wonder, would Mr Khan be pleased if I started selling organic
food and drinks? My business is beside a very busy bus stop
and I would probably make a very good living from this –
but my lease states quite clearly I am a florist.
There is a flower stall in nearby Queen’s Crescent which
is there every day, and there used to be a florist further up
in Southampton Road, and indeed, there was another florist in
Castle Road (behind the funeral parlour). I have had no problem
with them. In fact, if any of us need something we are always
prepared to help each other.
Mr Khan came into my shop a few times trying to ‘persuade’
me.
A further word to Mr Khan: My business does not interfere with
your organic food sales and if you wish, you can continue to
place planted flowers outside your place of business. I agree
it will look very pretty for your customers when they sit outside.
Also, Mr Khan came to my business and asked me for some of my
business cards because people are coming from Hampstead and
enquiring about wedding and funeral flowers, and without cards
they wouldn’t be able to find my shop.
As I have been established just around the corner for 15 years
I find this hard to understand. Especially as I already have
an established clientele from Hampstead.
LISA’S FLORIST
Malden Road, NW5 |
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