To buy a ready-made business: 7 years later

Unsatisfied with city life and office work, Lisa and Tony Dale-Lowe make a bold decision. They leave their office jobs in Wellington and set off on a journey with their three children. The next two years are spent as nomads, traveling around New Zealand. Along the way, they discover something intriguing that brings them satisfaction, and today, Farmers Weekly reports. Hydroponic cotton farming - is it possible? After the adventurous journey, the family feels the desire to settle in the countryside and start "something of their own, something that produces." Thus, they come across an offer to buy a developed business in Manukau. It is a small farm for lettuce and herbs grown through a hydroponic system. We knew we had a lot to learn, admits Lisa. Fortunately, two of the farm's former employees stayed on to work with them, which significantly eased the transition. Completely new to the venture, Lisa and Tony make quite a few mistakes. They also experience the pandemic. Despite ...