Amanda walked into the room making the people talking stop. She sat at the head table while James sat at the next seat on her right.
“Although I was informed about the company’s situation, I didn’t think that it was this bad. Hope every department has chosen their leaders 'cause I don’t want to hear about conflicts in the future,” she said as she looked at them.
“Yes ma’am,” an employee answered Amanda nodding her head.
“Since we will be working together then let’s start with the introduction,” she said then looked at James so that he could start.
After a few minutes, they were done.
“Guess we can continue then. I hope there is no inside informant from another company just to spy on the company. If I find out that one has leaked anything that will be related to the company from today then don’t blame me for being ruthless. I didn’t buy this company just to lose money, I bought it so that it can make a profit and be successful. Anyone who doubts me can leave the room now and submit your resignation letter,” she said coldly as she stared at each of them as she waited to see who was leaving and who was staying.
Seeing there was no movement, she nodded her head slightly before opening her laptop.
“I want us to release our new product in two weeks or three weeks. How many people are in the sales and marketing department?” she asked as she looked at the person who had introduced himself as their head.
“Ma’am, currently we are only ten,” he said as he looked at Amanda but he was afraid of her.
“Please that word makes me feel old. Kindly call me Madam or Miss Anderson,” she said, making everyone nod their head.
“Ten?” she asked.
“Yes, Madam,” he answered.
“Are there any celebrities who signed a contract to be our ambassadors?” she asked while they all shook their heads.
"Madam, most of the celebrities are from the Scotts Entertainment company. When they heard that we were against their boss, they terminated the contracts. The other entertainment company has no actresses and actors who have a lot of fans,” the man explained, making Amanda nod her head.
“If that’s the case then, for the male outfits, we will sign a contract with Ace as for the women's outfits and accessories, James will find a suitable candidate who can be our ambassador. I want an international actress if possible. You only have a week to get it done,” she said, shocking her employees.
“Yes, madam,” James said as he nodded his head.
“Designing department. I was told that even if nothing has been produced you have some sketches?” Amanda asked.
“Yes, Madam. We selected the best designs from the ones drawn and I have them here,” Winnie said.
“That’s good but I need you to bring all the sketches to my office. Whether they are pleasing to the eye or not. Also, make sure the name of the designer is on that draft,” Amanda said.
“Okay, Madam,” Winnie said as she nodded her head.
“The IT department. I hope that our confidential files are well secured and no one can hack into our systems,” Amanda said, making the person responsible lower his head.
Amanda frowned when he saw that.
“What is it?” she asked.
“Madam, our boss left the company two years ago. After leaving, he attacked our systems as he was the one who built it. Some of the files were stolen and posted in public. That was the main reason our company started declining,” a woman explained
“Clare, do you need to say that you have not yet mended it or built another website?” Amanda asked coldly as she was disappointed.
“We have tried our best to make a secure website but every time we build, there is someone who breaks in. We think that there is someone monitoring us or doing something to our computers so he can know when we build one,” Clare said.
“As much as we want to say that it was the previous manager, we have no proof thus we cannot report it so that he can be reported but we can go and write a statement,” Amanda said.
“Our previous boss, Jason did. But since the Scotts also have a say in the police department, nothing was done about it,” Winnie said, making Amanda frown.
“Does this mean that all the sketches that were backed up in the computer were stolen?” she asked.
“Yes, Madam,” Clare said.
“How many computers are needed in the company? Not only your department,” Amanda asked.
“Since there are a total of twenty designers, ten sales and marketers, ten in our It department. That will be forty, madam,” Clare said but Amanda shook her head.
“I need secretaries and also there is supposed to be a receptionist. James, arrange for fifty computers and fifty laptops to be sent here tomorrow,” Amanda said.
“Yes, Madam,” James answered.
“Is there a problem with the clothing machines?” she asked.
“Only five are working. The others have rusted and some are also old,” Winnie answered.
“Are there any sewing workers left?”
“Yes, only twenty,” she answered, making Amanda nod her head.
“Every designer knows how to sew since you are taught it in school. Am I right?” Amanda asked, making everyone turn to Winnie.
“Yes madam,” she answered.
“Good. Since we will be working overtime to complete correcting the designs and selecting the best. We will be done by Sunday night. From Monday, the designers won’t have any work to do. We need to work extra hard and currently, we can’t employ people cause everyone thinks we can’t strive so the designers will also be sewing. Don’t worry, you will receive the sewing salary apart from your usual earnings. Arrange your people. Anyone who isn’t willing is welcome to leave.”
“Okay, Madam,” Winnie said.
“Excuse me, Madam, I know some women and men who know how to sew. Even though they didn’t graduate from a prestigious university and got a degree in fashion designing, they went to colleges and have diplomas,” Clare said.
“What do they do?”
“They work at their shop to mend clothes or design clothes for those who don’t have money to wear designed clothes,” she explained.
“How trustworthy and dependable are they?"