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Construction Part 2…
Finished and working as intended!! Project Cool Down is a success, or at least psychologically. It feels cooler, I think. The inspector came back today to check everything over and will sign off on the completed project tomorrow. The cost was minimal, about 400 soles or US$140. Here is the finished project… Still need to [...]
Expanding product/waist line…
Yesterday we started selling ice cream, in a move that I am sure will really excite our competition. Kelly and I decided to broaden our choices for our customers and perhaps our waist lines at the same time. While they were installing the freezer, we sold 5 items. By the end of the day, we [...]
Happy Anniversary!
Kelly reminded me that… The bodega had now been open for a full month. It is doing well and exceeding our projections We are very thankful for the great start and looking forward to expanding our selection. We are also looking forward to getting some other projects we have in the works going.
The Joy of…
Owning and running your own business! Kelly and I are starting to settle into the daily routine that is running our business. The hours are long, especially for Kelly. I am trying to do more to help her with as much as I can. I am getting better at helping customers I do just [...]
So close, yet so far…
The battle with the carpenter is over, I win! I have only received 4 of the 5 stations, but that is good enough for now. The last will be delivered on Monday. I am at yet another standstill as my wonderful electrician decided to take another job, instead of finishing the work for us. Thus, [...]