Patel Vikram Kanu

This is Vikram Kanu and I’ve got my little shop here at the Parsi Panchayat area in Dabhoi. We are at unit A 30. It’s a pretty easy place to find if you know the neighborhood. I’ve lived around here for most of my life so opening a business in this spot made sense. It’s not one of those big malls or anything, just a simple shop row where everyone knows each other’s names. I usually open up in the morning after I have my tea. Some days are faster than others. Sometimes I’m just sitting here waiting for the next person to walk in. I try to keep the place tidy but there’s always something that needs fixing or moving around. The Parsi Panchayat shops have been around for a long time. They have a certain character that you don't find in newer buildings. My space is small but it fits everything I need to get the job done. I don’t have a big team or a bunch of assistants. It’s mostly just me here. People ask why I don’t advertise more but word of mouth seems to work okay for me. If you do a good job, people tell their friends. That’s how it’s always been. I like the routine of it all. It’s honest work and it keeps me busy throughout the week. If you’re ever near the shops, come say hello. It's just a regular part of my life.