In 1827, its first year of operation, the line to Hamburg was profitable and brought in a gross profit of 20,000 guilders. The line to London plied by Beurs van Amsterdam, cost about as much as it brought in. It would be terminated after only one year. In 1827 De Onderneming would be used for a line between Ostend and Margate. In the end, this line was not successful, but De Onderneming still earned 8,000 guilders in 1827. The smaller boats all led to losses. Over 1827, the total operational profit of 10,588 guilders was cancelled by 'administrative costs' of 18,492 guilders. The salary for the directors had been fixed at 6% of revenue.
