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Microsoft was founded with a few hundred dollars loaned from Mrs. Gates, bless her. Henry Ford could hardly afford a spare pair of overalls when he started out.
The common traits of Bill Gates, Hewlet Packard, Henry Ford and other highly successful business leaders is an unshakeable faith in their ideas, hard work and a belief that it does not take a fortune to make a fortune.
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BIG PICTURE
Reason for starting business –
I have children and I have to feed them and other Ethiopians healthy organic foods foods. I also want to participate in the world industry.
Biggest drawback –
Absence of efficient glass jar factory.
Most difficult decision –
selecting the right people in every aspect.
Biggest mistake –
Exaggeration!!
Main Worry –
About my children.
DAILY ROUTINE
Most Challenging Task – Moving from a small company to a very complex one.
Stress Reducers –
Swimming, reading , talking and laughing
PERSONALS
Best Quality –
Ability to convert knowledge into money.
Five Year Plan –
To make Ethiopia’s organic food available in the world’s supermarkets
Fist Choice among other careers or ventures –
Passion fruit making
Most Admired Entrepreneur – Bekele Molla and Tadewose G.Belete.
Most interested in Meeting –Nelson Mandela
Favorite Past times –
Swimming and horse back riding
Favorite movies –
None
Favorite destination –
Cape Town.
Favorite Automobile –
The VW Beetle
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