Globe Technology

Being in the Ballard Estate area, specifically at Shop No. 179/181 on Perin Nariman Street, means things are always moving fast around us. This part of Fort has so much history, and our shop is inside one of those older buildings with the high ceilings. It’s a bit drafty in the winter, if you can call it that here, and the walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint. We’ve got a lot of tech stuff crammed into the space. It’s not laid out like a modern store you’d find in a mall. It’s more of a working space where boxes are stacked in the corners and cables run along the floorboards. I spend most of my day behind the counter, talking to people who work in the offices nearby. They come in looking for parts or needing something fixed quickly. We try our best to keep up, but sometimes parts take a while to arrive. There’s a constant sound of horns and people shouting from the Borabazar Precinct just outside. It’s a lively spot. We’ve got a small kettle in the back for making coffee when things get slow in the mid-afternoon. We don't do much advertising; people just seem to know we’re here at Globe Technology. It’s a practical kind of business. We deal with the technology problems that come up and try to keep things running for everyone in the neighborhood. It's hard work but it's okay.