A British Muslim success story you need to read about

[313ghazi]

IDK if this is the right forum for this, so if it's better suited elsewhere just move it.

I just read this story about 2 British Muslim brothers who are trying to buy Asda - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54329494

They're Indian Gujurati's from Blackburn and they started their business ventures in 2001 after buying 1 petrol station. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EG_Group#Overview

I'm just amazed that in 19 years these guys have gone from 1 petrol station to bidding £6.5 billion to buy Asda from Walmart.

For those of you who don't know Asda is one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK with 600+ stores across the country and approximately 15% share of the UK market. It's currently part owned by Walmart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asda

 

[Musings]

Have done remarkably well. Met 1 of them before lockdown. Down to earth meet their staff regularly and drive regular cars. No airs and graces. Perhaps thats their secret recipe to success.

The brothers are heavily focused on solar energy panels. A friend of mine is involved in putting these panels on their garages. Well done to them and their families.

 

[313ghazi]

Have done remarkably well. Met 1 of them before lockdown. Down to earth meet their staff regularly and drive regular cars. No airs and graces. Perhaps thats their secret recipe to success.

The brothers are heavily focused on solar energy panels. A friend of mine is involved in putting these panels on their garages. Well done to them and their families.

The speed of their success is something to admire. 19 years, it's nothing. This is one of the things i want to do with my life, take a leap of faith in some sort of business. Even if i fail, at least i'll have lessons to pass onto my kids.

 

[Musings]

The speed of their success is something to admire. 19 years, it's nothing. This is one of the things i want to do with my life, take a leap of faith in some sort of business. Even if i fail, at least i'll have lessons to pass onto my kids.

Hard work , determination long hours and failings are part of the journey. I started 18 years ago - with not much and I employ 150 people - I regard it as success but these guys have been amazing - next level and admirable

 

[SecularNationalist]

IDK if this is the right forum for this, so if it's better suited elsewhere just move it.

I just read this story about 2 British Muslim brothers who are trying to buy Asda - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54329494

They're Indian Gujurati's from Blackburn and they started their business ventures in 2001 after buying 1 petrol station. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EG_Group#Overview

I'm just amazed that in 19 years these guys have gone from 1 petrol station to bidding £6.5 billion to buy Asda from Walmart.

For those of you who don't know Asda is one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK with 600+ stores across the country and approximately 15% share of the UK market. It's currently part owned by Walmart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asda

Pros business men keep their eyes open 24/7 and buy the already established businesses. That's how they grow fast.

 

[SecularNationalist]

Hard work , determination long hours and failings are part of the journey. I started 18 years ago - with not much and I employ 150 people - I regard it as success but these guys have been amazing - next level and admirable

Admirable Sir!
May I ask where your business is established and in which industry you operate?

 

[Musings]

Admirable Sir!
May I ask where your business is established and in which industry you operate?

Pharmaceutical brother

 

[313ghazi]

Pharmaceutical brother

I missed that part of your earlier post. I assume you own a chain of pharmacies?

 

[Indos]

The speed of their success is something to admire. 19 years, it's nothing. This is one of the things i want to do with my life, take a leap of faith in some sort of business. Even if i fail, at least i'll have lessons to pass onto my kids.

Maybe we should make a thread about Muslim business success, so we can gather all of success stories from members from this site. I think remarkable success and start up success can be the main information on the thread.

 

[Musings]

I missed that part of your earlier post. I assume you own a chain of pharmacies?

Yes......

 

[TheSnakeEatingMarkhur]

IDK if this is the right forum for this, so if it's better suited elsewhere just move it.

I just read this story about 2 British Muslim brothers who are trying to buy Asda - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54329494

They're Indian Gujurati's from Blackburn and they started their business ventures in 2001 after buying 1 petrol station. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EG_Group#Overview

I'm just amazed that in 19 years these guys have gone from 1 petrol station to bidding £6.5 billion to buy Asda from Walmart.

For those of you who don't know Asda is one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK with 600+ stores across the country and approximately 15% share of the UK market. It's currently part owned by Walmart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asda

And then people question Bajwa about Bajco... another story is of Shoukat Dahani who went from 1 Petrol station / Restaurant t 1100 in like 40 years

 

[Musings]

IDK if this is the right forum for this, so if it's better suited elsewhere just move it.

I just read this story about 2 British Muslim brothers who are trying to buy Asda - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54329494

They're Indian Gujurati's from Blackburn and they started their business ventures in 2001 after buying 1 petrol station. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EG_Group#Overview

I'm just amazed that in 19 years these guys have gone from 1 petrol station to bidding £6.5 billion to buy Asda from Walmart.

For those of you who don't know Asda is one of the largest supermarket chains in the UK with 600+ stores across the country and approximately 15% share of the UK market. It's currently part owned by Walmart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asda

Bro - the bid has been accepted and subject to the financial checks etc - they now own Asda