May 2025
Namaste to all my dear readers,
I hope this message finds you well. I’m happy to share a little update from my side. My pig farming business is running smoothly, and I feel quite satisfied with the progress I’ve made so far.
Now, I’d like to talk about the Business Training we’ve been receiving.
Every month during our group meetings, Deepak checks in with us about our business status. Each member shares their experiences—our achievements, the challenges we face, and the lessons we’re learning. In our very first business training session, Deepak revisited the key topics we had covered during our 7-day training, including bookkeeping, business planning, and marketing. We even created a 5-year business plan, which gave us a clear vision for the future.
We were reminded of the importance of keeping detailed records of income and expenses. This helps us calculate whether our business is making a profit or loss by comparing the two. Deepak also shared real examples of cash flow in different types of businesses like goat farming, chicken farming, and cattle farming. These examples made the concepts easier to understand.
One important topic we learned was how to manage perishable items, such as vegetables, fruits, and grocery items. These products must be sold in a timely manner to avoid waste and increase profits. It reminded us that being alert and organized plays a big role in business success.
Another very useful lesson was about advertising and promotion. We learned different ways to promote our businesses—through word-of-mouth, chart-paper notices, hoarding boards, and more. Deepak explained how businesses like grocery stores or eateries should ideally be located in high-traffic areas like marketplaces or along busy roads. He emphasized that cleanliness and hygiene in our business area leave a strong impression on customers and help bring in more visitors.
What makes this training even more effective is that Deepak visits our homes regularly to monitor our business progress. He personally guides us on how to properly record sales and purchases. He reminded us that running a business is not always easy. Sometimes we may face unexpected difficulties like animal sickness, deaths, or even natural disasters. But no matter the situation, we must stay focused and never give up.
He encouraged us to dream big—to see beyond where we are now. A key takeaway was the importance of tracking profit or loss by maintaining daily records, especially for business-related expenses. We must also keep track of people who owe us money (debtors), those we owe (creditors), and our cash in hand.
The most inspiring part of the training was learning to take full ownership of our roles and responsibilities. We should be clear about what needs to be done, when it should be done, where to go for help, and who to reach out to when facing challenges.
It has now been seven months since I started my pig farming journey. I’m planning to sell the grown pigs soon and use the profits to buy more baby pigs than before—so I can increase my earnings even further.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Deepak sir and to Slisha/WAWCAS for providing us with such practical, meaningful business training. It has not only given me the tools to grow my business but has also built my confidence.
I’ve already started sharing the knowledge I gained with my family and applying it to improve how I run my business. Looking back, I feel proud of how far I’ve come. This training has taught me valuable lessons—that success doesn’t come overnight, but with patience, hard work, and good planning, it is absolutely possible.
I’ve realized that even small steps can lead to big changes. I am determined to continue growing my pig farming business and to keep learning along the way.
I hope my story inspires others to start something of their own and believe in their dreams.
Thank you once again to Deepak and the entire Slisha/WAWCAS team for your constant support.
And thank you all for taking the time to read my story.
Salita
Namaste!