Skml Kirana & Gen Stores

Skml Kirana & Gen Stores is easy to find because it’s right opposite the Visakhapatnam Cooperative Bank on the Main Road in Akkayyapalem. Having the bank right there means we get a lot of foot traffic from people who are out running errands or doing their banking work. The shop is packed with all sorts of things, from basic cooking ingredients to general household items like buckets or cleaning brushes. We are in the 530016 part of town, which is a very active neighborhood in Visakhapatnam. Most days are spent sitting behind the wooden counter, waiting for customers and keeping an eye on the street. We try to keep a good variety of items so that someone doesn’t have to go to three different places for their house needs. It’s often dusty because of the traffic on the Main Road, so there is always some cleaning to do. We don't have any fancy computer systems or anything, just a simple way of doing things that has worked for us. The bank employees often come over for a quick snack or to pick up something they need for their homes before they head back after work. It’s a busy little corner, and we just focus on keeping the shelves organized and being ready for the next person who walks through the door. There’s no big philosophy behind it, just a regular shop doing regular business every day right here in Akkayyapalem.