Leba Bases Her Market Ethnics On Trust
Baseva Leba of Nasolo village bases her business ethics on trust – that is why she gets her supplies from one farmer the last three years.
“I don’t go around jumping from one farmer to another when I buy my supplies like vegetables and root crops for my market stall,” Ms Leba said.
“I have been buying from this particular farmer and our relationship is good,” she said.
“He knows my preference and he is always giving good and fresh supplies.
“I have built my customer base from this relationship and have not had a complaint because I sell what is worth my customers’ money.
“They have worked hard to earn money – it is only fair that I give them what they deserve.
“That is the very reason I only buy from one particular supplier, I trust him, my customers trust me and we are all happy.”
Ms Leba has been a market vendor the past three years and she is at the Labasa Market six days a week.
The mother of three runs her stall to assist her husband. While her husband handles the bills, hire purchases and other things, Ms Leba buys the groceries.
“Every week I buy groceries for my family from the money I make from the produce I sell at the market. Selling at the market has really helped my family,” she said.
Ms Leba is now money wise as she is able to save a sum from her weekly takings.
“It is difference when you earn or make money, it is all in your control,” she said.
“I make sure that I put my savings
