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Berhane Abraha

 

RESUME

Company: Sun Optics
Founded: 1996
HQ: Addis Ababa (Kaliti)
Revenue: 15 million birr
What it does: Produces ophthalmic lenses; runs chain of optical shops and eye clinics
Source of start up capital : Own fund and bank loan
Employees: 160

Educational background: BA in Business Management
Age: 37

Web site: Under construction
 
 
BIG PICTURE

Reason for starting business: Deep desire to be own boss
Most difficult decision: Never had a problem.
Biggest draw-back:- Not very good in public speech.
Biggest business strength:- We are a complete solution eye care clinic and a producer of lenses.
Biggest risk:- No risk-no business.
Smartest move:- Entering this unique business venture.
Biggest worry:- The public’s low awareness about the importance of eye care.

DAILY ROUTINE

Most challenging task:- Finding the right human resource.
Source of inspiration :- My parents.
Favorite task:- Working in the manufacturing department of my company.
Least favorite task :-Travelling abroad.

DREAMS

Key goal yet to achieve:- To be the leader in ophthalmic products.
Five years plan:- Opening a state of the art dental hospital.
First choice for new career or venture:- Always the health sector.

PERSONALS

Most interested in meeting:- Ophthalmologists.
Most favourite Film: -‘Yewondoch Gudaye,’ ‘The Aviator’.
Favourite Book :- The Bible.
Favorite pastime:- . Reading.
Favorite destination:- Thailand.
Favorite automobile:- BMW
(-Mina Yirga)