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Smoked Catfish Business: I Invested, Now Where Do I Sell My Fish?

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A student farmer shares a cautionary tale of investing in a smoked catfish business without prior market research, resulting in slow sales and a break-even outcome. Experienced community members respond with advice on the necessity of market research, diversifying sales channels to hotels and restaurants, and potentially trading before producing.

Pain points: no_buyersprice_crash
Prices: 200.0 smoked_catfish: kg11.0/pieces (none)
Credibility signals: student_of_agriculturenamed_farm_sizecited_investment_amount
“I ended in break-even.”
“You didn't do a proper and thorough market research on smoked fish business before starting, particularly in the area sales.”
“Your hottest buyers are hotels and restaurants near you who will make daily orders.”