This type of business in Yaracuy is considered a “hustle” for some, while for others it is their only source of income. Low wages make citizens opt for informal trade to increase their purchasing power.
Patricia Torres | Yaracuy Today
In the communities and popular areas of Yaracuy, the number of stalls, grocery stores, kiosks or any other informal business is growing, which is improvised by families to cope with the complex economic situation that the country is experiencing.
Although this reality is not new, it has become even more evident in the last few weeks. The sale of empanadas, soup, hot dogs, barber shops, hairdressers, ice cream, fruit, among others, are some of the things offered in these types of businesses that are installed outside the houses, on the porch or in a place close to the house.
One of them is Marilin Artigas, who has been selling empanadas in a community in San Felipe for three months with her husband. She says that they don’t earn much, but it has allowed them to cover certain expenses for their family, which includes three children.
She said that she has always been in the business and this time they are trying this option. Her husband makes the empanadas and they sell them at affordable prices. Her business has an awning, table, chair, display and another handmade table for people to have breakfast at.
Franyer Delgado is another young man who just this September 3 began selling bread and sweets very close to his house in San Felipe. The boy set up a table to display his products, while he hung others from trees.
“I decided to try this option to see if it works better for me. Working Monday to Monday in a Chinese shop for $30 a week is no life and it doesn’t pay off either,” the salesman said.
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Another one who is also on this ‘wave’ is Leonidas Markov, in the municipality of Cocorote, who started with a barber shop and little by little has been offering various things in his kiosk, such as candy, dressings, bread, cookies, among others. The variety is really great.
For some, this type of business is a “hustle” while for others it is their only source of income. Low wages make citizens opt for commerce to increase their purchasing power, but in an informal way, since setting up a store “with all its accessories” means a large investment in rent, payment of services and taxes.
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