Sarzonia
12-03-2006, 22:59
In spite of an economic downturn that has made headlines in several nations, local Nicksia entrepeneur Roger Hull saw an opportunity when several of his friends came over and he served them a drink that had been popular nearly 200 years ago. The concoction was a big hit with his guests and several of them suggested that Hull go into business for himself with the recipe.
"But I don't know if grog will sell that well," he said. "People aren't exactly lining up to buy stuff they don't need, ya know."
"C'mon. Think about where you live man," one of his friends said. "Your job isn't exactly letting you burn dollar bills in your fireplace. You should apply for a business loan and start selling your brew. Before you know it, you'll be the toast of Sarzonia. Our country will have more going for it than the Portland Iron Works and the Naval Museum. You should give it a try! I'll loan you $10,000."
"But if I fall flat on my face, I don't know if I'll be able to pay you back."
"Look Rog, taking risks is part of the business world. You've got to spend money to make money. If you play up the history of the drink and you play up our nation's maritime history, you'll draw people. I know the risks, but I can also see the potential. You should give it a shot."
"Well, all right. I'll take out a business loan. But I don't want to see my kids on the street."
"You won't. If this business does what I think it can do, you won't have any problem putting food on the table."
"But I don't know if grog will sell that well," he said. "People aren't exactly lining up to buy stuff they don't need, ya know."
"C'mon. Think about where you live man," one of his friends said. "Your job isn't exactly letting you burn dollar bills in your fireplace. You should apply for a business loan and start selling your brew. Before you know it, you'll be the toast of Sarzonia. Our country will have more going for it than the Portland Iron Works and the Naval Museum. You should give it a try! I'll loan you $10,000."
"But if I fall flat on my face, I don't know if I'll be able to pay you back."
"Look Rog, taking risks is part of the business world. You've got to spend money to make money. If you play up the history of the drink and you play up our nation's maritime history, you'll draw people. I know the risks, but I can also see the potential. You should give it a shot."
"Well, all right. I'll take out a business loan. But I don't want to see my kids on the street."
"You won't. If this business does what I think it can do, you won't have any problem putting food on the table."