High parental expectations: were put on him: “the ambition to succeed was instilled in me.” Having idealised his family (a “fine” one), he followed what they told and showed him, and from early age, worked in all his spare time, after school and during vacations as he took on his parents’ motto, “Keep busy; always have something constructive to do.” This continued in adult age when he kept busy and endeavouring to go up the ladder of professional success. Through his hard working he became director of a large bank. As his family was quite community-oriented, so was he, and he also became director of several civic organisations.…
My grandfather Bhagwan was similar, yet completely different. He grew up eating everything that moved- except for beef of course because cows are to Indians as Jesus is to Christians. He grew up with five sisters, in the heart of Karachi in a huge apartment on top of hill. Their family business was in owning apartments and because there were so many people paying rent to them, Bhagwan was told that he would never have to work another day in his life. On his 16th birthday, his father gave him a building, setting his up for even more prosperity in life.…
Dr. Syedna Mohammed Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin born March 6, 1915 is the 52ndDā‘ī l-Muṭlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras. The Dawoodi Bohras are a sub group within the Ismā‘īlī-Shī‘ah sect ofIslam…
From used machinery trading, Tan Sri Lim drifts into iron mining accidentally. Tan Sri Lim joined as a partner in an iron mining company which couldn't settle the outstanding payment of two bulldozers with him, and this proved to be a successful venture as he earned an extensive amount of profit from the mining industry. This includes forming…
The author of the book, Michael Strong, introduced that we can achieve extra ordinary things with focus, persistence and courage. He explained that people such as Steve Job, Muhammad Yunus and other entrepreneurs have made a difference. He also mentioned that everyone is capable of creating a business that will help uplift others. Moreover, he says that in order for us to contribute positive things, we have to believe that we can do it.…
Hemant had just started taking over as ASM in “Rurban”, after his yearlong training in Fevicol division. He was to lead a team that markets all Pidilite products, in towns below 50k population. Having completed a year at Pidilite, Hemant was on his well- earned annual leave and was visiting his maternal uncle, near Satara in Maharashtra. Govindmama was a farmer with a small 5 Acre farm, but very passionate about his small animal rearing and rice farming abilities. While Hemant used to always enjoy his stay at mama’s place since childhood, this time was somewhat different. He knew that his mama was a typical “Rurban” Customer – rural location, but urban aspirations. What could he learn in this trip that could help him create an impact in his job?…
Ismail the father of Imam Bukhari (R.A) had died in Imam Bukhari’s childhood, leaving him in the care of his mother where he was nourished with love and care. At the age of sixteen after having memorized the compiled books of Imam Waki and Abdullah Ibn Mubarak, he performed Haj with his elder brother and mother. After the completion of Haj Imam Bukhari remained in Makkah for a further two years and upon reaching the age of eighteen headed for Medinah, and spent his nights next to the grave of the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam compiling the books of ‘Qadhaayas-Sahaabah Wat-Taabi’een’ and ‘Taareekhul-Kabeer’ with the moonlight as a means of lighting.…
Actually, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar is not well-educated people. She has not been studied up to the university level. However, this does not mean he was not knowledgeable. Much knowledge gained through direct experience when he engaged in the business since childhood. Helping families because of his family who are less fortunate, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar helped his mother planting vegetables to cover the family's income. They sell it at the market in Jalan Telok Wan Jah. He also sells roti canai in the same market. During recess at school, the father will find it at school and asked him to make bookkeeping. After school, Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar help shepherd his pet at the quarantine center near the train station Alor Setar. He had a lot to gain knowledge and experience…
He himself becomes the manager and the accountant for the company. He got 3 workers and several part time workers during high demand of the product. He had bitter experience on the early opening of this business as he have to learn to make keropok leko by himself without his cousin help.…
The term ‘profit’ that Hussain earned when he changed from one to another business is the result of success as he willing to take chances and risks. He started from zero and his creative business minds be the ladder of sucess to him. A lot of challenge that he had faced make he became a great entrepreneur nowaday. He had struggled very much to expand his business in other word to change and overcome his miserable circumstances.…
He is one of the successful examples for any of business pupils and entrepreneurs. I would like to write on the part of background of Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhari to show how a successful entrepreneur suffers in his early stage. The earlier stage of the business from the beginning to success will almost discuss on what the failures that Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar faced. Following by the empire story will discuss how this successful entrepreneur climbs up from the failure and how he moved to another stages. Besides, this part will also provide the successful fields and plans that he has involved in. The following part of the assignment will show the recognitions that Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar achieved. Last but not least, I would like to conclude my assignment by providing a conclusion to his business.…
No one can stop a person with an entrepreneurial mind from starting a business. Here I have presented a comprehensive story of a person living in Ahmedabad, his name was Jethalal Gada. Since quite young age he was inspired by visionaries such as Dhirubhai Ambani, Lakshmi Mittal, Narayan Murthy, e.t.c. He had decided his path since10th std. & followed it throughout. He first chose commerce stream, then took entrepreneurship, got good grades in 12th std. & did his MBA from B.K. school of management & proceeded to do his own business.…
Before he became an Estate Manager, Lok did excellent work as an Assistant for many years. He loved his work and made a number of innovations and contributions to efficiency and progress. Even today, he is much respected for his agricultural and technical ability and shows a great deal of interest in these areas.…
Now let us have a talk about Anna Hazare. Anna’s real name was Kisan Baburao Hazare. He was born on January 15, 1940 in Bhingar village of Ahmednagar district. Poverty and adverse conditions forced Anna Hazare to leave the 5 acres of cultivable land in Bhingar and shift to their ancestral home in Ralegan Siddhi. He was brought up by a childless aunt and she funded his education in Mumbai, but the shadow of poverty did not leave him. He had to give up his studies after class 7th. He started selling flowers for living. After few years he started his own shop along with his 2 brothers and he started making Rs.800/- per month which was not bad amount at that time. In 1963, Anna Hazare started his career as a driver in the Indian Army. In Indo-Pak conflict in 1965, Anna was the lone survivor after an exchange of fire in the border. Five years later he met with a major road accident.…
“For four years prior to independence, he had worked as a clerk in the district administration service, at a steady salary of R40.00 a month. Soon after independence his salary shot up to R200.00 per month. Even during his lean days he had had a taste for womanizing and drink; now he had the…