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REASON FOR STARTING BUSINESS
Previously, I was working in development work in Ethiopia
and I was interested to continue being involved by joining
the business sector.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS:
Insufficient international market linkages.
BIGGEST RISK:
Silk is a new sector for Ethiopia. So we have a shortage of
raw material.
MOST CHALLENGING TASK:
Finding and developing overseas markets.
FAVORITE TASK
Working with my staff to develop new product.
FUTURE PLANS
We are going to expand into a textile company, making beautiful
products for export to Europe and North America.
FIRST CAREER:
Rural development worker in many countries around the world.
FAVORITE PAST TIME
Music, reading, gardening.
FAVORITE AUTOMOBILE
Toyota Rav 4.
FAVORITE DESTINATION
Wenchi crater.
SMARTEST MOVE:
I have a fantastic staff developing new products and a good
market to promote the products.
FAVORITE BOOKS
‘Good to Great,’ by Jem Collins.
STRESS REDUCERS
Exercising, especially walking.
FAVORITE FILM
Any film by Robin William.
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