The path to success is not always easy – just ask aspiring
entrepreneurs, and they will tell you the tiresome, persistent process
that has kept them awake on many nights. As you continue to pursue
your career dreams, reading up on some successful entrepreneurship
stories can help boost morale, especially if you already have a
business plan, have taken out a loan, and have found a space, and all
you need is a boost of encouragement. After all, starting a business
from scratch is one of the scariest things in the world. Instead of
thinking about all the things that could go wrong, think about the
things that could go right and how one day, your name could fall in
the list of best entrepreneur stories.
Meet our stuff
Choo Yan
Idries Shah wrote a series of charming and captivating stories for
his own children. These are being produced by the Idries Shah
Foundation as richly-illustrated children’s books. So far, the
series comprises six titles – including Speak First and Lose, The
Tale of the Sands, and The Onion – and six more titles will join
the collection in 2022. Our aim is to inspire a whole new
generation with these stories and provide them for free to
children in deprived societies.
Jhon Remy
Knowing employees strengthens the relationship between employees
and their Bosses. Being rude to employees will not only demotivate
them but also make you an unpopular member within the
organization. Call them by their names rather than addressing as
“Mr/Ms” or “Hey”, greet them with a smile and enquire what is
going on in their personal lives once in a while and see the
difference yourself. Trust me; you will be elated to see employees
striving hard to accomplish assigned targets within the shortest
possible time frame. Conflicts and misunderstandings lead to no
solutions. Fights over petty issues not only lead to frustration
but also spoil the ambience at the workplace. Do not forget that
we are not school going kids who would fight over small things. It
is essential to behave as mature professionals. Encourage healthy
communication at workplace where employees get an opportunity to
interact with each other, discuss ideas and also gain from each
other’s expertise.
Raul Gavriel
Knowing employees plays a crucial role in motivating employees to
deliver their level best. Knowing employees helps managers to
understand their needs and expectations from the organization.
Managers need to know whether their team members are happy with
their jobs or not? Do not make your employees feel ignored or left
out. Believe me; they would hardly contribute towards the
organization. Unless and until they feel themselves indispensable
for the organization, they would never take things seriously. In
such cases, individuals attend office just to receive their
monthly pay checks and treat work as a mere source of burden. Do
you ever think of speaking ill of your family members, friends or
relatives? Absolutely NO. Then why always criticize your BOSS? Why
don’t we feel like coming to our office whereas we enjoy so much
at homes? Have you ever asked yourself?
Nilly Humpson
Nilly Humpson, who has been responsible for creating ISF's
children's Phones, is a writer, entrepreneur and former TV
producer. She published her first book, Afghan Caravan, when she
was in her early twenties and has since established herself as an
accomplished short story writer. Her latest collection, Twice
Sifted, focuses on stress-induced anxiety and the many ways in
which it is manifested in the characters' lives. Safia has also
met with considerable success in business. She and her husband,
Ian, founded A. Gold in Spitalfields, a delicatessen selling
traditional British products; they have since gone on to found an
award-winning design workshop and cafe in Somerset where children
use recycled materials to make wonderful creations of their own.