Success and failure stories

Real experiences, published anonymously and with permission.

What went wrongA small workshop owner in Narayanganj

A big order, paid four months late

We took a 5,000-bag corporate order, could not pay the workers and shut the workshop for two months.

Capital
৳4 lakh
Ran for
14 months
Why
Late payment, Working capital
What went wrongA first-time entrepreneur in Rajshahi

Why the whole first batch spoiled

I never measured the monsoon humidity. Mould took 400 kg of mango while the dryer loan was unpaid.

Capital
৳3 lakh
Ran for
7 months
Why
Spoilage, Working capital