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Yet despite this extensive portfolio, orders were often sparse during the early years, leaving Bosch struggling to keep his workforce busy and pay their wages. Still, he wanted to do the best he could by them. In addition, he needed more capital to invest in modern equipment for his workshop. He therefore borrowed money from his mother and took out a loan, with his family acting as guarantor. Bosch later referred to his initial years in business as “a shambles”. The year 1892 was particularly difficult for the new business. A lack of orders forced Robert Bosch to let go of 22 of his 24 associates.
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