'I lived in Cape Town where I saw dolphins and whales. Now I see machetes and hoodies'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhen Ahmad Alaswad opened his shop on one of north Manchester's busiest high streets, he had high hopes of it becoming a success.
Having run a florist's in Dubai, he dreamed of bringing his skills and expertise to the UK. He set his sights on Manchester and, after exploring his options, came across the ideal location for a shop.
Sandwiched between a chemist and a dental laboratory in Moston Lane, the building was owned by a friend of Mr Alaswad's. The rent was reasonable and a lack of competition in the area meant he would have the market all to himself. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. It seemed like a no brainer.
But, as Mr Alaswad was about to find out, Dubai and Moston are very, very different places. After kitting out the shop in a stylish, modern interior, The Flower Place opened in May of last year.
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