Shuma Elias

Travelling

One of my hobby is travelling around the world. Most of times I like discussion to get to know how different areas respond to visitors. Travelling is getting awareness the world. I had a Philippine friend while in Dubai,who used to give me nice stories about Philippines. We had a lot of discussion and stillContinue reading “Travelling”

Part 12

I was to find out for myself an institution for learning in the city and without knowing the financer. I woke up early in the morning so that I could get to the city to begin researching. The main reason of waking up early was to get a ride from my in law while goingContinue reading “Part 12”

Part 11

It was early morning, I heard a knock on the shop door. I used to sleep inside the shop to act as security for the business. I took my time before I could open the door, then I heard my in law voice. It was a surprise that he had brought the maize stock, cerealsContinue reading “Part 11”

Incharge of procurement and transportation.

I was employed as Manager incharge of procurement and transportation of all products and services of the company. I was dealing with Greenpower energy company. This company was for supply of solar for lights and solar water heaters. It had acquired tender for construction of new electricity line under the project of rural electrification forContinue reading “Incharge of procurement and transportation.”

Part 10

I had a nice and a learning trip for business. I did my first commerce practical which I learned in school. Education is the greatest way to endeavours. The stock arrived well, pricing done and displayed well on shelves for customers viewing while purchasing. It was Mango season, so all clients appreciated my efforts makingContinue reading “Part 10”

Part 9

I was shocked why use the Tanzania currency while in my country Kenya. We were with Mr. Mutiso , he explained as follows, most of the suppliers come from Tanzania (wachanga)they usually transact using the Tanzania currency so that they avoid changes while going back. So they don’t need to incur cost of changing theContinue reading “Part 9”

Part 8

This part 8 continues from part 6 where I acquired the capital to boost the business. I planned my first business trip to Taveta town . It was major known for cheap cereals. The cereals usually come from Tanzania in bulky and small vendors get there share from the wholesalers. Most mistake I did wasContinue reading “Part 8”

Part 7

This part is to answer few questions which raised from the previous parts . The first question I have to respond is , The business premises are they rental or own? It sounds like simple question but needs proper elaborate for the reader to understand what is ownership, inheritance or family. The premise was familyContinue reading “Part 7”

Author and mother

Part 6

I completed my studies and straight away I joined the business world . The same business my brother was doing I decided to continue with the same due I had little knowledge about it and where to fetch the products. Starting knowing a coin is easy but to multiply the coin becomes the tricky partContinue reading “Part 6”