Posted March 17, 2023, 2:33 p.m. by Civilian Zerbo (Colonial Finance Minister) (Travis Good)
Posted by Civilian Norb, of Klaxut Markets (Business Owner) in Galaxy Trade Tower - Norb Talks Business (Tag Zerbo/Hoka)
Posted by Civilian Zerbo (Colonial Finance Minister) in Galaxy Trade Tower - Norb Talks Business (Tag Zerbo/Hoka)
Posted by Civilian Norb, of Klaxut Markets (Business Owner) in Galaxy Trade Tower - Norb Talks Business (Tag Zerbo/Hoka)
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Snip“To branch out is exactly what you need to do. DaiMon Hoka has used his own Latinum up, trillions of it, to create the Zoo and all of the schools here, including the University. He is reaping the profits in but continues to put it ALL back into the ZOO and schools. He just got done with a mine survey and I am sure that all three of us can come up with a solution. Keep in mind Norby. We, the Ferengi’s, are not allowed to purchase large tracks of land or any land right now per the orders of the Governor. That is to keep things fair, because Hoka and myself could buy this whole planet if we wanted to. But we get compensated in other ways like in taxes or they have to get a permit through us and the like, but to be able to own some of the mines here would greatly advance your stores and our futures.”
Zerbo
“I might need to speak to this Hoka and find out what he knows,” Norb muttered. “Just tell me what I need to do. I’ve already thought about running for Head of Chamber of Commerce, to see if I could grease some wheels politically.”
-Norb
“That is a fine start. I will back you and we will schedule a meeting with Hoka in two days, here in this office again at this same time. Does that work for you Norb?”
Zerbo
OOC: We can create a new thread or just change the title to this one and carry on with Hoka involved as well. Your pick.
IC:
“That sounds wonderful, DaiMon Ress. Thank you,” Norb said, leaping off his seat to shake the man’s hand. “By then, hopefully, my Risans will be in to run the store and we can get you in for an official visit before I host a grand opening event for Oed V.”
“That sounds wonderful Norb. I will see you in a few days.”
Norb bowed rather awkwardly and left the Galaxy Trade Tower with all sorts of plans running through his mind about how he could activate this potential growth.
OOC: Let’s just carry on here. Tags and title changed and time momentum addressed!
Once Norb left Zerbo sent Hoka a message about the meeting and Hoka replied saying that he would be there.
IC:
Two days later, in the same suit and carrying a new box for Hoka this time, Norb re-entered the Galaxy Trade Tower like an old pro and confidently walked to the reception.“I got a meeting with DaiMon Ress, Minister Zerbo and DaiMon Hoka, please,” Norb told the attendant and was ushered to the same elevator and the same office as before. He was struck by the grandness of the size of the room as he stepped out of the elevator again and almost dropped his gift when he heard a noise in front of him.
-Norb
Zerbo was by the door this time to greet Norb and not one of his aids. “My good Ferengi. Welcome back and before you leave today, My tailor will be up to take your measurements. You need more than one good suit. Free of course. My gift to you. Please come to where we were at a few days ago. Hoka is waiting there for you.”
Zerbo
Norb was surprised to see the Dai’Mon Ress at the office door and felt whisked away by the man’s hospitality.
“I like my suit,” Norb said, “But I accept the offer graciously, Mr. Zerbo.
Zerbo nodded. “I like your suit as well my good Ferengi. But You cannot walk around with the impression of being poor if you are seen in only suit. You need many. Once you make your rounds through society, then you can re-wear your favorite suit again. Remember, sometimes the impression is worse than the truth. That is one of my sayings and not a Rule, but a Rule to me.”
“I understand what you mean. My son-s told me to buy new suits for years. Nagus knows I can afford a suit. But I’m used to living simple, putting it all back in to the business, you see? Like my daddy and grawmpee before me.”
“I understand my good Ferengi. I do not wish this comment to be rude so do not take it as such please. You were used to living paycheck to paycheck as the termenilogy goes. Before you knew it, you had a bigger business and lots of clients that you did not see all of the time. So you still put all of your latnium back into your business because you were used to living without that money. People did not see you all of the time so you could wear your favorite suit all that you wanted. Now my friend, you will have to realize that you are on the grand stage and have been there for awhile now. A few new, good suits will not break the bank....” He looked over at Hoka then back to Norb…”Unless you are Hoka. But these ten suits will be my gift to you my good lad. You did well in your life and built a prosperous business. Something that your sons can inherit and be as proud of as you are of it right now.” He patted him on the back. “Come now.”
He followed the man toward Hoka and the searching area, wondering exactly what he was walking into, his welcome gift rattling in his hand.
Hoka saw them coming and got up and went to meet them halfway and put his hand out to shake. “Pleased to finally meet you. Zerbo has said great things about! I am Hoka. I own the Zoo and financed all of the schools here including the University. I just had their business school dedicated with my name on it. It was a great honor. Please sit. Zerbo let me open the bottle that you gave him a few days ago to celebrate our coming together. Please have a drink with us.” After he sat down he raised his glass up in a toast. “To Latnium and to good beginings.” He then took a drink. “Mmmm. Very nice. I will need to purchase some of this as well Norb.”
Hoka
Norb was whisked into the seat and handed a glass and toasted.
“To latinum and to good beginnings!”
He took a drink and sighed. “Good stuff.”
Zerbo laughed a bit. “It should be! It is yours! It is the one you brought me. Which, by the way, I will need more of if you have for sale.”
“Damn,” Norb muttered. “My Risan gal, Head of Guest Relations. Ditka’s her name, she picked it out. I’ll have to tell her to send you us case!”
He turned to Hoka.
“Yes, sir. I’ve heard much about you from Zerbo. In fact, I brought you a small token from my showroom at the Golden Klaxut Market.”
Norb handed Hoka a gold-wrapped box with a porcelain, gold, and onyx statuette, a signature item from an artisan Norb worked with quite often.
Image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oN-ZanvhyUk84UMiBvqqHGZz7yJ-b_Gs/view
OOC: Sorry for the delay! I’ve been behind on OED. Trying to catch up. -Shaun
-Norb, Golden Klaxut Market
OOC: That’s fine bro. And is that a real object and not AI? If it is, where did you find it? It is very beautiful, and I would like one in real life.
“Hoka took the beautiful egg. His eyes and smile both got wide. “Wow! This is really beautiful. Thank you very much Norb.
Zerbo looked around once all of the pleasantries were done. “So my fine fellows. How do we tackle this planet and profit from it. We will need a plan to maximize our gains. I have a few ideas but wanted to hear all of yours first.”
Zerbo
OOC: Unfortunately it is AI! It was my take on a galactic/Ferengi Fabrege egg.
IC:
Norb had a whole lot of plans too, but also wanted to be strategic and thoughtful with his growth.
“I have an old company that I’m trying to grow carefully, Zerbo. I’ve been in the planning process for years and have a lot of different possibilities plotted out.”
He pulled out a PADD with an org chart of his business.
“Right now, I have a hundred retail locations, several dozen transport ships, thirteen warehouse hubs, and 2 trans-space stations under the Klaxut Market name, with thousands of employees and contractors and artisan workshops from whom we buy goods.”
Zerbo nodded. “That is a great start. We have many ships, building and even a spaceport to aid you so no further purchasing new ones and the same goes for employees. That will save Latnium.
He swiped on his PADD to reveal a slightly larger plan.
“With a first level expansion, we move into manufacturing. That means purchasing raw goods to create our own labels of goods for the Klaxut Markets and other wholesalers. A second-level expansion means absorbing some raw goods production and taking on a tertiary franchise like hospitality or another variety of manufacturing.”
Norb’s eyes gleamed like little black gems.
-Norb
Zerbo nodded again and looked at Hoka since he was out looking for mines and mineral deposits. “Before Hoka starts, I just want to say that you now have my wealth and name at your disposal. That should help clear up any problems you will face with that. People and beings from all over owe me favors and likewise, I to some. But this will not be a problem. You provide the brains, I provide the latinum and Hoka provides the minerals and infrastructure. I see this as a win win.
Zerbo
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