Business With No Start
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
February 8, 2016 10:40am CST
This morning, I had received a message from my aunt. It is bad news that my cousin put up a computer shop but never been operated. I don’t know what’s going on with my cousin. I had wrote about this before that he doesn’t need some assistance from me. Basically, he failed to do all the needed requirements for establishing this small-scale business. My aunt had to ask for reinforcement. It has been three months that the shop never had the first step in progress. I can’t decline the plea of my aunt. So I decided to step forward and help my cousin to push through this business. In my own perception, the shop will not gain profits since the bills, rental and the like are not being paid. This is the most stressful situation to accomplish and best effort should be done.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
8 Feb 16
It's very difficult to help somebody who does not want to help himself
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
9 Feb 16
@louievill You had said it well. Most of my relatives feel the same way. We are trying to uplift him up.
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@missjessicadawn (3286)
• United States
8 Feb 16
Sounds like your cousin should have thought things through a little more before jumping into such a big task. I hope he can get it all sorted out soon.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
9 Feb 16
@missjessicadawn I cannot say anything but to agree. He is really bad in this kind of decision. It is so stressful.
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@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
8 Feb 16
The first few months of putting up a business are the most stressful of all. Lots of bills have to be paid but flow of income is still not enough to pay for everything. Some business men go into two or three other kinds of business to sustain their investments.
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@waflay (2737)
• Nairobi, Kenya
9 Feb 16
Was this his own idea to start a computer service bisiness or was he pushed to think about it and even forced to? It happens that some people when pushed beyond their desires they tend to do exactly that.... they want to make someone happy while their heartis far from there. They end up messing up. So if it is cool, try to know the root cause of da problem before moving ahead to assist...
@waflay (2737)
• Nairobi, Kenya
9 Feb 16
@Shavkat Damn! He needs prayers then... Well, maybe his idea is hanging because someone said negative things about it and this affected his business drive. Some people easily let go of their dreams because of lack of support from close people. I guess if you really wanna see him back onhis feet then you better try to bring back the initial drive.... not easy but it can be done. Make him feel appreciated.
@yukimori (10192)
• United States
8 Feb 16
Is it really the best course of action, though? If your cousin isn't doing what it takes to run the business, is he going to actually step up to the plate or will you be taking over it?
I think you need to take the emotions out of the situation and ask yourself if a stranger came to you with this request, would you help them?
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