Six-Month Retail Pharmacy Lessons: Avoid Costly Mistakes

Six-Month Retail Pharmacy Lessons: Avoid Costly MistakesSix-Month Retail Pharmacy Lessons: Avoid Costly Mistakes

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Habib Rehman

• Mar 13

Six months ago, I invested 1 crore PKR into a retail pharmacy venture with the hope of building something stable for the future. This wasn’t just a financial loss. It was an experience that changed the way I look at business, partnerships, and risk.

I wrote the full story in detail — what went right, what went wrong, where we made mistakes, and what I learned after meeting people who had been in this industry for years.

If you are thinking about starting a business, investing in a franchise, or working with partners, this might save you from making the same mistakes.

Read here: https://open.substack.com/pub/hrprivate/p/one-crore-six-months-and-a-lesson?r=1sebuk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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One Crore, Six Months, and a Lesson Worth 55 Lac PKR

We Invested One Crore, Worked 19 Hours a Day, and Still Had to Shut It Down

Jeremie Lasnier

max

• 21h

Case Study for RVLR Partners

Investment platform focused on decision intelligence. We partnered with RVLR partners to define a clear, structured digital presence that reflects the level of precision and credibility expected in institutional finance.

We designed a system built on strong hierarchy, refined typography, and intentional spacing, ensuring every section communicates clearly.

The result is a premium experience that reinforces trust, highlights expertise, and supports how investors explore, evaluate, and engage.

Check it out

Figma Framer Brand Design

Natalia Ibarcena

pro

• 13h

I love a good before and after.

This project was a full transformation for the Pan-American Equestrian Federation, spanning both branding and landing page design. Their previous identity and website felt dated and lacked the clarity and presence the organization truly holds.

This wasn’t just a visual upgrade.

We approached the landing page with a clear objective: communicate a large amount of information with precision and ease. That meant restructuring content, prioritizing what matters most, and creating a strong foundation the brand can continue to build on.

The result is a system that feels more aligned, more intentional, and far more effective.

Take a look at the before and after, and let me know what you think.

Check out the live landing page here: https://www.paecequestrian.com/

Completed work

rebrand webdesign Brand Design Squarespace Development Web Design Figma Squarespace

Beatrice Lazzari

pro

• 18h

What my cat taught me about being a freelance Startup Marketer 😼 1. ATTENTION IS NOT GUARANTEED If he is not interested, he is not interested. Period. A good reminder that nobody owes your content their attention. 2. INFINITE CURIOSITY Gofio will investigate a random paper bag for twenty minutes like it might change his life. But he ignores the toy I bought him. Never take anything for granted! 3. YOU CANNOT FORCE INTEREST Try picking up a cat that does not want to be picked up. That is what bad marketing feels like. 4. INDEPENDENCE IS A BIT OF A LIE Gofio acts like he runs the house. But somehow I am still the one refilling the food bowl... I'm not afraid to ask for clarification if it means doing better work. My work still depends on trust and people. So yes, Gofio might secretly be my toughest marketing mentor ❤️🐱

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