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One family from Pakistan showed interest despite the shaky numbers and offered me £6,000—a loss of £2,262 against my initial investment. After weighing my options, I felt compelled to accept the offer. While the monetary loss was painful, the opportunity cost of lost wages—amounting to approximately £25,000—made the experience even more harrowing.
Lessons Learned
Reflecting on this tumultuous journey, I realized significant lessons about entrepreneurship. The charm of owning a business can often overshadow the crucial elements of research and planning. Investing in what I perceived as an opportunity without understanding the financial metrics or customer base led to my downfall.