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[ilqaras]

[Dohalim isn't sure why he keeps subjecting himself to the network; at least this time he's not getting an onslaught of people making jabs at his drunken state this time. however, the questionable nature of some business advice he'd gotten is somewhat left to be desired.

but it also served to remind him of someone who actually mentioned they were a businessman. maybe he should have gone to Diluc in the first place]

I hope I am not imposing, but I have a question for you.

[phoenixblessed]

I couldn't say if you're imposing or not until you ask the question.

[He had noticed Dohalim's post but tends not to use the public network himself, so had refrained from answering. By now it's all but forgotten.]

[ilqaras]

I suppose you have a point.

You've mentioned before that you're a businessman. I'm in need of assistance, or, at least, advice on opening one, if you don't mind me picking your brain a little bit about it.

[phoenixblessed]

I did notice that your request for assistance had attracted some unhelpful responses.

I'm happy to be a voice of reason.

[ilqaras]

It has not been a completely fruitless venture; I've had luck with those willing to do some manual labour.

I am, however, a novice in the face of operating businesses. I understand the basics, but when I look at things like budgeting on a smaller scale than what I'm used to, it's a little daunting.

[phoenixblessed]

I own a wine producing business with export deals that reach across an entire continent. It isn't exactly what I would call small scale. Still, I'm sure I can be of some assistance. It's only a matter of adjusting figures after all.

[ilqaras]

My apologies. It was not my intention to undermine your business or abilities.

I suppose I would have to look at profit projections and budget from there. Though, I'm not sure if that's the correct way to go, as I'm not sure how many people to employ permanently. And I'm sure there are other things to think about, as well.

[phoenixblessed]

What I will advise first of all, before you undertake anything else, is that you secure the presence of at least one person that you can rely on entirely.

I have such a man at my winery. His name is Elzer. He knows the business at least as well as I do and has far more love for it.

[ilqaras]

Ah, that does make sense. I, fortunately, have one or two people who are reliable, if they are willing to take up the mantle, so to speak.

[is he furiously taking notes? yes yes he is]

I would assume that you have more advice, but this is more than helpful enough. Though, I would appreciate more, if you are willing to give it.

[phoenixblessed]

I have an abundance of advice that I could give, but it would benefit from a little direction. Is there anything that you wanted to discuss first?