My workload is increasing as business is gradually expanding. It is one of those things, as long as you keep showing up it will finally click and soon become a continuous process. We had an order, our first big order for massive cloth delivery. Maybe you haven't heard this from me before but we are running a clothing business and other clothe related incorporations. We never started as clothiers, our early stage was a laundry service before pushing further. It has not been easy as I have to be the center point of the business. My brother who is my co-partner is still working a regular job meaning he always comes in to support.
From here you can see that I have a bigger role to play. Foreseeing the entire daily business activity can never be easy. From one thing to another, ALL to ascertain customer satisfaction. Sometimes I wake up trembling already, my brother believes a lot in me, this is pressure already on its own. It means I just can't afford to let this company down. Fitting in business in the current economy needs a level of expertise and experience, I have had to grow stronger mentality to curtail the process. Until we are able to employ much hands, something which is difficult in this current economy, I have to double work or triple work as the case may be.
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I had to cross over to another state so I could source for quality at a more affordable price. Without this, we may end up finishing this contract without any tangible returns to the company's wallet. I haven't been there before but I have someone who knows someone. life is all about connection, just get the right person and you are good to go. I actually wanted to do this travel alone when I was directed but my brother disagreed. He was considering the fact that I could be looted by street touts in the process. He had his point, where I am going to is known for being rough and when they sense your newness, you are already a bait. I did talk yesterday with someone I will be walking with but not to satisfaction. He was a little busy and said he will get back to me. I couldn't reach him again throughout that day until he called late in the night when I had lost hope and slept off.
The time I realized his call was when he called by some minutes to six in the morning. He was already on the bus heading to destination. I was behind schedule, quitting here was not a good option. The contract is nearing D-day and my co-partner won't be happy about this. So what next? That was the next question I asked him. He said I will have to meet him over there. I guess I will still have to travel alone, I wasn't wrong about my earlier intentions afterall, hahaha. The odds are a little balanced, someone is over there to direct me. I got up and brushed myself. This is the street, being ready at all times is mandatory. I was at the bus station in the next hour for loading. I needed some level of composure, I never wanted to look like an entire novice in the process. I waited in line and followed procedures just as I was seeing others doing so.
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The extra sense tactics continued in the bus, I refused to inform the driver about me being a novice, perhaps someone else may hear and bait me. I had to switch from calls to text message to stay connected with him over there. He sent me all the needed junctions and all I did was to be very attentive inside the bus. My eyes were all on every sign post I found on the road so as to be sure I am on course. There was nothing much fascinating in the travel road as where I am staying is more advanced in structures and infrastructure than where I was heading. Yes I found a river on the way and it indeed should catch my attention. We do not have one in the heart of the city that I am leaving.
Fast forwarding, you there in an hour plus after it felt I was melting already on my seat. Down I went when I heard the conductor announce my exit junction. I immediately made a phone call and he directed me my next movement, he added that I should just ask someone that highlighted with me. I had to side with a woman of age, at least I could bet much confidence and yes she was heading exactly where I was going. I even observed someone almost being looted when I was at that junction. I don't know if it was them telling me to put on extra eyes. I finally met him and he took me around to collect all the needed materials at an affordable price. That's what happens when experience is around.
To conclude, let me add, there is much to tell about the outside state market experience, I have learned a lot with eye opening opportunities. There is much to write about, maybe I will continue this article some other time. I have spent more than 9 hours on the entire process and I am exhausted. Staying in business comes at the cost of being on the move when needed, especially when you are at a growth stage, you will have to go again daily.
