For more than 15 years, Shalendra Prasad of Malolo has been selling vegetables at a stall in Nadi market to cater for his family’s expenses.
He believes that the success of any business is defined on how the family works together to help build the business.
This is the case for Mr Prasad whose son and wife assist him at the market during the weekend.
“The success of any business will depend on the support from their family members. I’ve been a market vendor for more than 15 years, no one else helps me but my children and wife,” Mr Prasad said.
Shalendra’s gets his supplies from Sigatoka Valley from a cousin who is a vegetable farmer.
He sells varieties of vegetables like English cabbage, Chinese cabbage, spring onions, parsley, tomatoes and pumpkins.
“Sometimes there are days where business isn’t that good but it doesn’t stop us from coming to the market,” he said.
“In a good week I am able to make around $300 from selling vegetables.
“With this I am able to send my children to school and also cater for the family expenses like paying electricity and water bills.
“I love selling at Nadi market because it’s like my second home, I’ve created a bond with other market vendors here,” he said.
Prices
Spring Onions – $1
Parsely- 50 cents
English Cabbages- $1.50, $1, $2
Chinese Cabbages – $1
Tomatoes- $2
