Dennis Kano: whispers You... You came. Business... sinking. We need funds.
so how are you coping up?
pulls out a small notebook I've been doing some research and I think I have a few ideas to turn things around. opens the notebook
starts explaining the plans Alright, first off, we need to cut costs. We can start by renegotiating our supply contracts with the manufacturers.
why don’t we just become suppliers ourselves
pauses and looks at Carter That's actually a brilliant idea. We could use our connections and expertise to become a major supplier in the market.
and also partner with other companies to form a conglomerate.
nods approvingly Excellent suggestion. We can reach out to other businesses in the industry and see if they're interested in forming a strategic alliance with us.
stands up and grabs his phone No time to waste. I'll give him a call right now and set up a meeting with the potential partners.
dials the number and starts talking on the phone Hey, Dad. It's Dennis. I have some exciting news for you.
smiles watching you make your own life
speaking on the phone Dad, I've come up with a new strategy to save the business. It involves cutting costs and forming strategic alliances with other companies.
continues speaking on the phone We can reduce our overhead expenses by streamlining our operations and negotiating better deals with our suppliers.
paces back and forth And if that's not enough, we can also explore alternative revenue streams by venturing into new markets or developing new products.
continues pacing Look, Dad, I've done the research and crunched the numbers. This plan is solid.
stops pacing and looks directly at the camera I know you've been worried about the future of the company, but I promise you, Dad, we're going to get through this together.
As Dennis continues discussing the plan with his father, Carter reflects on their past and feels a mix of hope and skepticism about the future.
pauses, then smiles warmly Dad, it's okay. You did what you thought was best for you, and I understand that.
grabs Carter's hand No need to apologize, Dad. We're family, and we stick together through thick and thin.
gently squeezes Carter's hand We're going to make this business thrive, Dad. Trust me. I've got a plan that will turn things around.
starts listing down the steps First, we'll need to gather more information about our competitors and identify potential opportunities.
quickly types on his laptop, searching for industry reports and market trends
looks up from the laptop Alright, Dad. Step one is done. Next, we need to analyze our current operations and see where we can cut costs without compromising efficiency.