exciting new business opportunity
26 Sep
I’ve been given an amazing opportunity to run a restaurant in some hotel in town. The circumstances under which I landed the deal are nothing short of miraculous. The restaurant is a pretty sweet deal actually, nice gardens, ample space for parking, nice ambience, plus guaranteed revenues off each hotel client (when they’re there).
Only issue is it’s a little out of town, so I’ll have to hustle the marketing side, to get good people such as yourselves to at least visit the place… plus I need some major dimes to get rolling!
I’ve been in talks with the manager and I’m heading out tomorrow to finalize the negotiations with the owner (an Indian dude with one of those very nice valedictorian accents that make people sound seriously professional on phone).
So far I’ve managed to bring them down from 3,000,000/= (yes, that’s three painful Ugandan millions) monthly rent down to two million.
There are a couple of other issues to be ironed out, like terms of use of the equipment being provided, utilities cost-sharing, and a small offset on the rent that will be carried forward (hotel business is seasonal, so I’m expecting a few months of losses).
My father owned a restaurant once, but it had to close down when both he and my step-mom passed away. I ran it on and off, nothing serious except for one stint, but this time, I think I’m ready for a bigger plunge.
It may be a huge mistake, I might fall flat on my face with a mocking world surrounding me, but my gut tells me otherwise.
But then again, such is the stuff experience is made of, mocking world and all.
To quote Blade: “Ooooh, so exciting!”
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Other news: BHH was awesome, got there a little late, but managed to catch up. Met two more bloggers I hadn’t met before; the illustrious Antipop and Spartakuss. Mrs B2B turned up to pick beau much later.
Also other news: A couple of posters I did for Power FM are here.
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Offtopic:
Do, or do not. There is no try.
Master Yoda – Star Wars
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well i get you a fiver to get you started on your way…….
Wow you! This is great! I have always wanted to run a restaurant, but the devil is in the details and I’m a lazy bum. So I only got as far as outside catering and event planning.
You have one loyal customer here, so go out and live my dream with loads of success and good wishes!
(((((king)))))
Hehehehe
valedictorian accents!!
I can just imagine…
down to 2 millies huh!
@petesmama… oh yeah, when it comes to restaurants, the devil is definitely in the details.
@Emrys, I’m fetching the fiver like now!
@B2B, down to 2 millies.
Thanks all, will let you know how it goes.
Congs Solomon…it should be a very good experience and don’t think too much of the bad side, it will work out. I sayeth this to thee.
Thanks Cheri, I never dwell on the bad side of things, I just make sure I know worst case scenarios so I can brace myself.
I thanketh thee.
Do let us know when it opens so we can have a BHH there.
Sure thing Dee, and it seems just perfect for a mega BHH
Forgot to say this…Hope for the best but also expect the worst. So that way, u take whatever comes your way in your stride.
Just sayin.
Can I waitress just once? just for fun
Chanel.. u sure he hiring?
Solomon, all the best dude…
@cheri, word.
@ chanel… very interesting request, you’re kidding, right? coz waitressing can be a bitch…
@ Tandra, I saw a pic of you once and I think we’ve met before, but I could be mistaken…
thanks y’all.
hey, so wats the latest on the hotel? is it open? where is it? whats it called? all the best dear… that waitressing kb sounds like fun if its a one off thing… just for fun, like running a marathon…