Jack sits across from Tom in the dimly lit back office of the internet café. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and cigarette smoke. Tom looks skeptical, arms crossed over his chest, as Jack tries to keep his expression calm.
"You want to buy the café?" Tom asks, his eyes narrowing. "With what money?"
Jack leans forward, forcing a confident smile. "I can't pay upfront, but I can offer a deferred payment plan. You get a portion of the profits each month until the full amount is paid."
Tom scoffs, shaking his head. "I need cash now. My landlord's been breathing down my neck for months."
Jack clenches his fists under the table. He needs to convince Tom without revealing that he has practically no money to his name.
[Hint: Utilize Beginner's Business Insight to craft a convincing proposal.]
A translucent screen appears before Jack's eyes, filled with data and financial projections. The café's current revenue is pitiful, but with a small investment, Jack can see a path to increasing profits tenfold once the gaming boom hits.
"Listen," Jack says, leaning forward. "The online gaming scene is about to explode. Your café is perfectly positioned to take advantage of that. With a few upgrades – new PCs, faster internet – this place could be packed day and night."
Tom's frown deepens. "And how are you going to afford those upgrades?"
Jack smirks. "I have connections. Give me 30 days. If I don't turn a profit by then, you can take the café back and keep any money I put in."
Tom rubs his chin, clearly tempted. "And if you do turn a profit?"
"Then we renegotiate the payment plan," Jack says, his eyes glinting. "You get a steady income without the headache of running this place."
Tom falls silent, his gaze flicking to the empty café floor beyond the office door. Finally, he sighs. "Fine. But if you screw me over, Jack, I'll make sure you never set foot in this neighborhood again."
Jack grins, extending his hand. "Deal."
[Mission Update: First negotiation completed. Asset secured under deferred payment plan. Time remaining: 5 days, 16 hours.]