Shiva Trading Company

Our place, Shiva Trading Company, is located right on Jain Gali. It’s a narrow lane, and we are quite close to the Jain Mandir, so it’s usually pretty peaceful in the mornings until the shoppers start arriving. We have been in this spot for a long time. It’s a simple trading business. We don't have a big marketing budget or anything like that. Word of mouth is mostly how people find us. The shop itself is small, with shelves lining every wall from floor to ceiling. Sometimes it feels like there isn't enough room to breathe when we get a big delivery in. We deal with all sorts of items depending on the season and what people are asking for in the neighborhood. My family has been working in this area for a long time, so we know most of the people who walk past our door. We help when someone is looking for something specific, even if we don't have it right then. The building is old, and you can hear the bells from the temple throughout the day. It’s a nice atmosphere to work in. We don't use any complicated systems, just a notebook and some basic records to keep track of things. It’s just a local business trying to serve the people who live and work around here. We open early and stay until the sun goes down.