Are you paying with cash or card? Some small businesses have expressed a preference for credit and debit cards, amid coronavirus transmission concerns.
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Gumnut Patisserie co-owner Vicki Nickl said while the business accepted cash, card payments would be preferable if possible.
"We've told our staff to wash their hands and sanitise every time they handle cash. It's easier to accept card," Mrs Nickl said.
In the last fortnight, the patisserie has put hand sanitiser outside of the building for customer use.
"This is to keep our environment and team safe. Don't come in if you're sick," Mrs Nickl said.
"We're in the process of trying to work out a systematic way to do social distancing."
As a starting point, tables inside the Mittagong store have been taken outside in order to ensure social distancing.
Mrs Nickl said she would consider delivery and a drive-thorough option at the Mittagong store, depending on the situation and advice from the government.
"Off the back of these bushfires, this [coronavirus] is like a double whammy," she said.
"We're trying to look after our team. Support all of the small, local businesses. Everyone's struggling.
"We employ your nieces, your nephews, your kids and uni students."
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