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Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by emerged01(m): 2:39pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?
Pay him what you can afford. Dont do the mistake of going somewhere else. Dont let me money get between you guys. If you do,the matter go be from generation to generation. E no go end.

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Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by thelegend1(m): 2:42pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:


I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?

Your opening sentence just answered your question. Be honorable.

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Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Goodzinny: 2:42pm On Jan 17, 2023
As long as you can still get something after getting the supplies from your brother you can patronize him. He is your brother and again working in the company. Don't eat today and forget tomorrow. Think about the future.

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Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by chris51(f): 2:42pm On Jan 17, 2023
This is business. Simply tell your brother you got it cheaper elsewhere. He should bring down his price or go elsewhere
The choice is his
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by chris51(f): 2:43pm On Jan 17, 2023
chris51:
This is business. Simply tell your brother you got it cheaper elsewhere. He should bring down his price or go elsewhere
The choice is his
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Nobody: 2:43pm On Jan 17, 2023
sisisioge:


Well, you have tried. Just tell him you would have to buy from those other people and would give him some rebate once the project is completed. But do this only if the difference in their prices is really much and would cumulatively exceed the amount you have in mind as a rebate for him. That way, there wont be shocking outcomes. Whatever you do, spell it out openly at the begining.

Buy some from ur bro( 20%) buy the remaining from the suppliers den after the deal find him or his family something worthy should in case fight starts, den you can bring his wife into it... the finding is a bride,the 20% is for him to always benefit from it


My 2cent
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Nezan(m): 2:44pm On Jan 17, 2023
Even if you don't want to buy from him again, give him 5% of the contract as fee for using his company
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by SPAMBOX7: 2:44pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:


He sells the materials. There was no prior agreement of sorts ..just that naturally it's expected that I buy from him since he sells it.

But the honest truth is that I got a hold of his supplier and even other suppliers too.. the difference is just too much to ignore.

grin @ bolded
I get that, but should I be cheated by my own bro?
If you are the eldest let him know you have made enquiries in other places and their offer was way better than his. So he should be considerate given that you two are brothers. Be open and plain. If he's the understanding type he will know you already know what's up but still wanna patronize him. He will surely comply.
But the entitled ones will try to guilt trip. However, if it turns out he's the entitled type then just patronize him quietly and move on. Cos if you don't he might sabotage your contract. Those ones they can go any length when things doesn't go their way.

Lastly, if you are the junior one then just patronize him quietly and move on. If not he go worse. You should already know how elder brothers always showing themselves in everything
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Amaggedon: 2:44pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:


He sells the materials. There was no prior agreement of sorts ..just that naturally it's expected that I buy from him since he sells it.

But the honest truth is that I got a hold of his supplier and even other suppliers too.. the difference is just too much to ignore.

grin @ bolded
I get that, but should I be cheated by my own bro?
What about if you never got the contract in the first place? Do you know the lobbing he must have done to get the contract , do you know the sacrifice he must have done for that relationship that got your the contract? If you're not at lost take his offer .

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Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by greggng: 2:44pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?


Show him the quotation you got from others...is the amount he is asking is negligeable...then.lwt go ...but is something that will weigh down.on the job ..then tell him you won't accept it .
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by donsheddy1(m): 2:45pm On Jan 17, 2023
And who said it is naturala to buy from him? Dey Play.
kenedyx:


He sells the materials. There was no prior agreement of sorts ..just that naturally it's expected that I buy from him since he sells it.

But the honest truth is that I got a hold of his supplier and even other suppliers too.. the difference is just too much to ignore.

grin @ bolded
I get that, but should I be cheated by my own bro?
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by meobizy(f): 2:47pm On Jan 17, 2023
brain54:

When the bro Dey connect am to the contract family Dey for business that time…


Why didn’t he reject the contract because family no Dey business?

When money done land we go Dey think one sided…
It doesn’t change the fact that he’s seen cheaper materials elsewhere. The only time he should regret is if the materials turn out inferior compared to his brother’s offering.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Invest4growth: 2:47pm On Jan 17, 2023
This is corporate governance issue for which he can be sacked.
But it is capable of tearing your family apart
Let him know there are other cheaper sources of supply that would result in NX profit
Them give him like 30 percent of the profit
Truly he too desire to milk you out of the money
Ensure that the company accepts your supply before you split profit otherwise he may consider paying you back by working to reject your supply
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by CodeTemplar: 2:47pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?
do it yourself and give him a cut if he complains tell him the profit and show him the papers or payment documents proving the profit made.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by brain54(m): 2:50pm On Jan 17, 2023
meobizy:
It doesn’t change the fact that he’s seen cheaper materials elsewhere. The only time he should regret is if the materials turn out inferior compared to his brother’s offering.
Ok bro.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Nursepepeye(f): 2:50pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?
if you want to succeed, forget about your brother for now, if at the end you can compensate him with some money, if he refuse. Move on. Anything family or friends destroy business
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Nobody: 2:50pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?

If at the price he is giving you, you will still make a good profit. Give it to him. No chop alone. Nah your brother.

Unless his quotation will make your profit margin very little. Even at that you can discuss it with him.

I don't know the idea of what you people call a brother.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Adekaka12345: 2:50pm On Jan 17, 2023
sisisioge:


Well, you have tried. Just tell him you would have to buy from those other people and would give him some rebate once the project is completed. But do this only if the difference in their prices is really much and would cumulatively exceed the amount you have in mind as a rebate for him. That way, there wont be shocking outcomes. Whatever you do, spell it out openly at the begining.


Buy half from him, buy half from the other if this is possible.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by OllyArt(m): 2:50pm On Jan 17, 2023
brain54:

When the bro Dey connect am to the contract family Dey for business that time…


Why didn’t he reject the contract because family no Dey business?

When money done land we go Dey think one sided…

You got brain true true
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by lomprico(m): 2:52pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?

You are a business man ain't you?
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by olaeffect(m): 2:52pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:


Hmmm. So you also believe this will affect our relationship? But he's the one who chose not to sell. To me I feel like I'm losing money that I shouldn't..

Hope we all can clearly see why most people don't help family members?
Would you be having this thoughts if the person that facilitated this contract for you was somebody you hardly knew?

You feel like losing money you say? Would you be making any money from this contract at all, if the contract was not facilitated by him in the first place?
Bro, please and please don't be greedy, N350k multiple times for a long time is better than one-off N1m, concentrate on whatever small you will make joyfully and press for another contract as soon as you complete this one.

All I see is greed on your own part. Remember your brother has the opportunity of facilitating more businesses in the future with or without you; please kill that evil greed within you now, now grin

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Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by dontrulee: 2:52pm On Jan 17, 2023
This is business. Business is about win or loose, but sometimes you should loose for the sake of bigger win. I don't mind loosing at all, so far the loss is beneficial to me in the long run.

The truth is, you may need the help of your brother in the long run or vice versa, no one knows how life will turn out to be in the future. If I'm in your shoes, I'll definitely buy from my brother (in as much as I will still have some little profit to myself) blood is blood for a reason (although it looks as if you're loosing at the moment, but try and look beyond this moment and see that you've actually gained).

Your brother may be hurt if you sideline him and get the materials elsewhere. The funny thing is that you extra money you intend to save from getting the materials elsewhere, you'll still blow it away and it would definitely finish. Think it through Sha and I wish you the best.

In addendum: Family and finance never mix, family and business is a bad combination because of familiarity! grin grin

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Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by gasparpisciotta: 2:53pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?

Money scatters relationships and is the root of a lot of problems.

My 2cents: buy from him and let him know that you did it because he is the link to the business.

Don’t damage a future opportunity because of whatever you will benefit today.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by occfx: 2:56pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?

Chop I chop... Your brother for that matter and you no Wan make him chop. He knows how much you collected and wants his own share. If you sideline him, kiss your brotherhood bye. If his demand will make the business crumble or make you not to have profit, go and explain and make sure you are been real otherwise, he will not allow you get a contract through him again. I don't understand you sha, I think you are not a good brother.

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Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by bewla(m): 2:58pm On Jan 17, 2023
sisisioge:
Is your brother selling materials normally or sourcing for it so he could make some money from the contract as well? Did you guys have a prior agreemen on whether or not he gets a rebate from the contract? People and money sha, better thread softly so you dont become a one time contractor in his company or worse, your delivery sabotage.
Na Tinubu them go ccccc


Scam contract inflation brothers
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by jimter44(m): 2:59pm On Jan 17, 2023
You should buy from your brother bc he was the person that got you the contract. Tell him to reduce his quotation prices and buy from him if there's little profit.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Ifakiland(m): 3:02pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?
Buy from anoda supplier....you're just a wicked individual and evil full your heart. Na wetin dey make bros kill demselves be this.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by olalekan1(m): 3:03pm On Jan 17, 2023
Take my advice and thank me later.
Contact a third party to go and buy the materials from your brother. After that, show your brother the receipt to show that you actually purchased the materials from him.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by opera1(m): 3:03pm On Jan 17, 2023
kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?


You are free to buy it elsewhere but don't expect any contract/help from him in the near future.


Get some of the material from your brother and get the rest elsewhere.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Dprinceoj1: 3:04pm On Jan 17, 2023
Kindly buy from your brother,because he belief you can never by pass him in such kind of opportunity. Blood is thicker than water....just bless your brother ones.
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by 07kjb: 3:06pm On Jan 17, 2023
jmoore:
Those saying the poster is greedy should be flogged!!

Una go just open mouth to spill nonsense!!

The same people that say fuel marketers are greedy for increasing price of fuel are the same people saying the poster is greedy for not wanting to buy materials at higher price.

U should be the one to be thoroughly flogged
Re: Am I Wrong To Do This To My Brother? by Badgers14: 3:06pm On Jan 17, 2023
Wawelexy:
If after buying from him you still have something reasonable to hold on to as profits, I would advice you just patronise him, cos he might still be the door to a breakthrough contract, but if you spoil the relationship cos of little money, you might not regret it tho but might be loosing a lot.

Moreso, that company could refer you to others who your brother won't be your supplier by then anymore, except by choice.... So Just see it as you giving him some money and do the work perfectly... undecided

In addition to this, op gotta thread careful with family.. he might get all the profits but will not have peace of mind.

If op still have some meat on the bone after the brothers quote.. I will suggest he go with the brother.. it doesn't make sense business wise I know..

But just like the Bible tells us, what shall it profit a man to inherit the earth and loose his soul..

What shall it profit op to inherit all the profit and don't have peace of mind?

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