AbangAbu would like to introduce another entrepreneur who have so much knowledge in her about something she does.

I was stunned knowing what she has been dealing. I am very scared person watching all the tools of her trade.

Lets see what make her so brave and yes i am sure we would learn so much from her.

I am so happy to introduce another family member of cabaran101010 to all of my lovely readers. Interview with sis Nooraini Ghaus

1. What kind of business do you have?

I am very much into Alternative Treatment. At the moment I am a Leech Therapist. I started this business in January 2011.
My website: www.leechtherapy.org.
Prior to this I was specialise in traditional therapy for new mums.

2. What inspired you to become an Entrepreneur Business Owner?

To me, as an Entrepreneur Business Owner, the ladder of success and achievement that one can climb up, has no limit, as the saying goes, “The Sky is the Limit”. I was a Staff Sergeant in the SAF. At that time there were lots of “unwritten policies” that bared certain group of servicemen/servicewomen from advancement, like an invisible ceiling was placed above us. As I can’t take any more of their biases and discremination policies, I had to prepare myself to leave. I took one month leave and went to Mustika Ratu, Jakarta, Indonensia to take up the traditional therapy course. Immediately after the course, and having much confidence in myself that I can make it, I tendered my resignation.

3. Do you need to have a certain mindset to achieve success?

YES! In order to achieve success, I must be famish for success – “VERY HUNGRY FOR SUCCESS”. The greatest achievement and satisfaction for me is when I see my clients’ health improve and also when they start referring me to their friends.

4. Have you notice certain advantages to being an entrepreneur business owner?

As an entrepreneur business owner, I have the independence to set my own working schedules and my own income target. I enjoyed the flexible working hours and have no worries of retrenchment.

5. Did you have a mentor to help you get started?

I am my own mentor. The circumstances around me and my desire to prove to the SAF that I am a capable and a hardworking individual and that I can survive anywhere – that drove me to start my own business. Immediately after I left the service, I worked many hours to earn the money, and within a month I managed to buy a car. I drove back to Beach Road Camp to prove to the officers there that I can achieve more being an entrepreneur than if I was still wearing the military uniform.

6. Approximately how much did you invest before your business become profitable?

For the leech therapy business, I invested around 4k (course fee,
ACRA, leeches and miscellneous). I expected to get the full return of my investment by May 2011.

7. What ways have you found to be most effective in marketing your product or service to get sales?

First of all, my product or service must be above par. I must have good knowledge of my product or service. Continue to upgrade myself in my business. Second, be sincere and give my utmost best service.
Now a days there are so many marketing tools, eg, flyers, website, facebook, etc. But to me the best is still by “words of mouth”.

8. What tips can you give other who want to embrace their dreams but, don’t have the confidence or feel they don’t have what it takes to succeed.

Don’t hesitate. We are all unique in our own way. We have to quickly search for our passion and hidden talent and take IMMEDIATE ACTION. We must have the BELIEF that we can.

9. What’s next for you?

I am planning to put articles on leech therapy, in the Berita Harian first, before I go to the mainstream. I want people, especially the Malays, to know what leech therapy is all about.
This alternative treatment was intorduced in 1020 by a Persian doctor, IBNU SINA, the father of Modern Medicine. Leech therapy is now widely used by physicians in Western countries like France, England, Germany,Turkey and Russia.

I am also looking for a lady, Cik Zaleha Abdul Kader, who was featured in the BM dated 10 Apr. She is suffering from eczema. I would like to help her, Inshallah, by treating her with leech therapy. I have written to the editor, Farid Hamzah. He has not replied. If anyone knows Cik Zelaha, please let me know.

10. Few words about AbangAbu and the Cabaran 101010.

I salute AbangAbu as I can sense his sincerity in wanting to help the Malay Muslim become successful entrepreneur. I admire his energy, enthusiasm and devoation to the Cabaran 101010 which he initiated.

May ALLAH bllessed AbangAbu and his family and all members of Cabaran 101010 with abundance of health, wealth and success. A M I N !

11. Quote.

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
Eleanor Roosevelt

GREAT – Thats is what i always feel when i knew another person in our community get involved in business. It can be in any business , AbangAbu always welcome people to start their own business.

Today i want to introduce a person that i know few years ago attending MAPuntukKAYA wealth creation program. And this person have been in the look out for opportunities as well hungry for learning. She attended many workshops and seminars by many different individuals in Singapore.

She also will always look for ideas and that also gave AbangAbu to have IBM as many might be looking for ideas.

Let me introduce sister NORA KAMSANI , and I believe she have so much of knowledge that can be shared with all of us.

1) What kind of business do you have? What inspired you to become an Entrepreneur business owner?
Ans:
a) I m Nora Kamsani from Razzqee Services.
b) Razzqee offers affordable IT services all under one roof from designing, executing, maintaining and training
c) It has been my dream to own a business that treats employees well and assist customers achieve their goals.

2 )Did you need to have a certain mindset to achieve success?
Ans:
Yes I did.
a) I wanted to serve in an industry that I enjoy doing
b) I have a need to achieve success – do not want it to be just a dream
c) POSITIVE mindset to manipulate the emotion that fall prey to negative circumstances, handle rejections and be continually happy with my chosen profession(cause there will be ppl who will say negative things about the business, me and my services)
d) Strong willed to seal commitment to serving customers well, seeing targets achieved and fulfilling my family needs
e) Discipline – must continue to wake up early and not get
distracted by petty issues
f) Willingness to work hard but smart
g) Willingness to learn, relearn and adapt them for the current market
h) Firm yet flexible especially finances

3 )Have you noticed certain advantages to being an entrepreneur business owner?
Ans:
1) What I loved most is the flexibility of time so that everyone gets attention
2) When you loved what you are doing, you tend to put in extra effort in everything that you do.
3) You are the one to set the directions in your business.
4) One thing that I do not miss and which I had to do everyday when I was working full time was the peak hour rush and the jostling in the mrt.

4) Did you have a mentor to help you get started?
Ans:
When I first started, I did not have a mentor. Due to the commitments I had at that time ,books and internet were my mentors where I pick up skills as this fits well into my schedule of running a house, caring for my elderly parents and in laws. Today I have many mentors including my husband who are encouraging, gave me skills, strategies and emotional support.

5) Approximately how much money did you invest before your business became profitable?
Ans:

I have invested approximatey $4K from registering my business with ACRA, attend relevant courses and invest in resources such as my hardware, software, telephone line and travel expense to meet customers.

6) What ways have you found to be most effective in marketing your product or service to get sales?
Ans:

a) Referrals from friends/contact/client
b) Online marketing via fb and especially my blog http://razzqee.com/

7 ) What tips can you give others who want to embrace their dream but, don’t have the confidence or feel they don’t have what it takes to succeed?
Ans:

a) Have a strong why
b) Mix around with other entrepreneurs
c) Network with positive people who provides and has the same vision as yours.
d) Nothing is impossible
e) Break the psychological, emotional and spiritual barrier.

What’s next for you?
Ans:

I want to have a pool of clients who wants to outsource their IT matters for a whole year with me.

9 ) Few words about Abang Abu and of cabaran101010? Optional Questions
Ans:

I have watched Abang Abu on tv and heard so much about his work. I finally got to sit in his MAP workshop which is superb and dynamic. I like what he did in trying to help our community especially in handling finance .

10) One fav hadis , quote or book that impacted you?
Ans:

Of the bounties of your Lord We bestow freely on all – these as well as those: the bounties of your Lord are not closed to anyone. (Al Isra’ 17: 20 )

I would like to thank my husband who has always been there for me, for without his support, dua, care, concern, advice and understanding I don’t think I will have the opportunity to pursue my dream.

Also to my family and friends for their support and duas and last but not least I would like to thank Razzqee’s client for giving us the opportunity to serve you.

Nora Kamsani
Razzqee Services
E: info@razzqee.com
Website : http://razzqee.com/

Hi all,  Today i Am sharing with you one of our favourite son of Singapore Football, Malek Awab , a name that been always in mind of football supporters and fans.

As what he been in football , now he is showing the skill in the business world. I am sure this man will make it big in business as i learn one thing from him. HUMBLENESS in him make me really respect this man.

This is the interview that i did with him… So here you go. The interview is in Malay ..

Malek Awab menceburkan diri dalam bidang perniagaan setelah lama membantu sahabat beliau dalam perniegiaan tersebut. Bacalah temuramah yang amat berpelajaran ini. Beliau menjalankan perniagaan barangan sukan.

SBD: Apa Khabar Malek?

Malek: Khabar Baik.

SBD: Malek , Terma Kasih kerana sudi bersama Selebriti bulan ini dan berkongsi tip tip usahawan.

Malek: Sama Sama.

SBD: Apakah pandangan Malek terhadap perniagaan ?

Malek: Bisnes adalah sesuatu yang serious. Mesti fikir pasal bisnes 24 jam. Dan minda mesti sentiasa positif.

SBD: Apakah Minda positif yang Malek Maksudkan?

Malek: Seseorang peniaga mesti mempunyai minda yang positif sebab dalam bisnes kadang kadang apa yang kita pelan tak jadi , maka masa itu kita harus bersikap positif dengan mencari jalan lain . Misalanya dalam bisnes kita , kadang kadang stok tak habis jadi kita kena jual pada harga yang lebih rendah dari kos supaya kita dapat bawak masuk barang baru. Jadi kena positif.

SBD:Adakah seseorang itu perlu ada mentor dan siapa mentor malek?

Malek: Mesti kena ada , sebab kita boleh belajar banyak perkara. Mentor saya adalah rakan niaga saya, Bakar, dia banyak membantu saya memahami konsep perniagaan , bagaimana untuk membeli stok bau serta dimana untuk mendapatkan pemborong misalnya. Saya banyak belajar dari beliau.

SBD:Apakah yang menjadi satu sumber yang penting ketika memulakan perniagaan malek?

Malek: Sumber utama adalah pengalaman bekerja dalam bidang tersebut. Sebab sebelum jadi rakan niaga saya memulakan dengan bekerja dengan syarikat tersebut. Saya banyak belajar dan hingga hari ini saya masih berkerja seperti mana saya mula dahulu.Ini memberikan saya banyak pengalaman yang berguna yang dapat saya gunakan dalam perniagaan saya.

SBD: Apakah satu strategi pemasaran yang pada pandangan Malek yang amat efektif?

Malek: Saya rasa yang paling penting adalah hubungan denagn pelanggan. Sebab dalam bidang saya ini saya banyak berhubungan dengan persatuan persatuan . Dan saya mesti mempunyai hubungan yang baik dengan mereka supaya mereka akan memberikan saya peluang. Jadi relationship is important sekali. Kita mesti jaga pelanggan kita.

SBD: Apakah modal perlu dalam memulakan perniagaan ?

Malek: Mesti. Sesiapa yang nak mulakan perniagaan mesti melabur duit mereka sendiri. Ini sebab kalau tak kluarkan duit kita tak rasa komited. Kalau nak komit dalam sesuatu bisnes mesti labor duit sendiri. Kalau tak labor duit , mereka tak serious dalam bisnes.

SBD:Malek, apakah tip tip yang malek rasa amat perlu untuk menjadi seorang usahawan?

Malek: Saya ini bukan lah usahawan, saya ini pekerja saja. Saya lebih suka kalau dipanggil sebagai pekerja , senang untuk saya dan saya boleh buat kerja saya dengan lebih baik . Jadi mestilah seorang usahawan itu mempunyai sifat ingin bekerja kuat, mempunyai wang untuk melabur dalam bisnes , kalau takde duit jangan buat bisnes, berfikiran positif yang kuat, dan keberanian dalam menghadapi risiko bisnes.

SBD:Bagaimana dengan tanggung jawap terhadap keluarga , dan juga sebagai seorang personaliti dan perniagaan anda?

Malek: Keluarga mesti faham. Penting sekali, bagi malek , keluarga amat faham keadaan saya, ibu ayah , serat ibu mertua saya dan semua famili faham . Ini memudahkan saya untuk menumpukan perhatian pada perniagaan saya. Dalam hal masyarakat , anda mesti lah bersifat tidak sombong, mesti merendah diri walaupun dah famous macam mana pun , baru lah orang akan suka pada kita. Mesti kena hormat pada semua orang.

SBD: Malek , AbangAbu sendir boleh merasakan betapa serious sekali Malek mengenai bisnes. Apa pula rancangan masa depan malek dan perniagaan malek?

Malek: Untuk diri sendiri nak jadikan anak saya belajar seberapa tinggi, dalam perniagaan insya allah nak berkembang lagi besar. Semau pelan ini dilakukan oleh rakan niaga saya.

SBD: Terima Kasih Malek, sekali lagi

Malek: Sama Sama.

Itulah tadi sedutan temuramah yang dijalankan bersama Selebriti bulan ini.

AbangAbu juga dalam edisi ini ingin berkongsi antara tip tip emas yang AbangAbu cungkil dari diri Malek yang akan membantu anda semua.

1- Positif Mindset- Minda positif yang kuat

2- Humble – Sikap merendah diri dan menghormati

3- Focus – Tumpuan penuh dalam perniagaan

4- Serious – Dalam perniagaan perlu disiplin diri tinggi

5- Relationship Marketing – Hubungan rapat dan mesra dengan pelanggan

6- Family – Keluarga yang memahami keadaan dan perniagaan.

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How many of us always give excuse of not having ideas to start a business, or even says we don’t have money to have our own business.

Many will give all these reasons of why never get started in business even they themselves says that business is what they want to have.

It is all about burning desire that you have in you will make you to get started even with all of these reasons.

Haini Rahmat, the entrepreneur that abangabu want to introduce have choose to go into business with only burning desire and purpose to have own business. She went to join network marketing business to start her journey. And I am sure with that kind of HUNGER in oneself it is just matter of time in making it big in our lives.

Lets us get some learnings from her sharing today…. So presenting to you HAINI RAHMAT…

1)What kind of business do you have? What inspired you to become an Entrepreneur business owner?

Im selling One drop Perfumes as well as health product MILA. The people I met are the one who inspired me to be entrepreneur business owner. The more they give they more they received. I want to help my family so that they have enough money to do watever they want. For my nieces n nephew further their studies without worrying about $. After that I would very much want to help the community in creating awareness esp. health. Our community are ignorant n clueless about health.

2)Did you need to have a certain mindset to achieve success?
My mindset all along DO IT, KEEP GOING, DON’T GIVE UP. If other ppl can succeed WHY NOT ME!! Wherever and watever Im doing that are my mantra..

WANT TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS? GET THIS NOW

3)Have you noticed certain advantages to being an entrepreneur business owner?
Ive noticed the change in me. Im more confident, able to socialised, communicate better and more open to ideas. I used to be quiet and anti-social but when I attended seminars after seminars…I changed a lot. My family and the ppl around me commented that as wel…

4)Did you have a mentor to help you get started?
For MILA I invested $368/- and for the perfume I invested $300/-
5)Approximately how much money did you invest before your business became profitable?
I did not have any mentor when I started selling the perfumes. I jus simply do it but for the MILA…Suria Mohd become my mentor and inspired me a lot.

6)What ways have you found to be most effective in marketing your product or service to get sales?
Netwrk marketing. Offline and online marketing. Offline marketing is very different frm online but both ways are effective for me. The most effective I should say is the online marketing frm the articles and quotations, ppl get to noe me and they start buying…
7)What tips can you give others who want to embrace their dream but, don’t have the confidence or feel they don’t have what it takes to succeed?
Dont let others decide the decision for you…you have a choice in life …so decide watever you want…GO FOR IT! GO FOR YOUR DREAM! The important thing is to change your mindset and mixed around with positive ppl … You realised that you will change and you will be more confident and you will not bother what other ppl say about you!!

8)What’s next for you?
Next for me, I want to grow big. Doing big events and workshops instead of only 5-6 ppl attending ..I want more ppl attending )

9)Few words of AbangAbu and about cabaran101010? Optional Questions
The CABARAN 1010 really pushed me to do the limit and I know that I CAN DO IT. The ppl I met and the group Im in AZTEC really an eye opener that they are just like me ..WANT to be SUCCESSFUL and we work together HAND IN HAND.

10) One fav hadis , quote or book that impacted you?

Og Mandino ~ Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.

ONE DROP PERFUMES – Hey guys.. dont look too far away, one drop perfumes have them all.. Inspired by celebrities n designers..http://1droppotion.blogspot.com/

MILA can offer you better health! HEALTH AND WEALTH !!
http://tinyurl.com/more-on-MILA

We here at abangabu.com wish our entrepreneur of today haini rahmat a great entreprenuerial journey and may many successes will  come over to be with her.

This is sponsored by MAJALAH JUTAWAN – Wadah Bisnes Ummah

AbangAbu were inspired by her sharing on how she never ever had a lum sum of 1000 before. And i can see in her sharing through her voice the feeling of achievement. And AbangAbu really believe that that feeling of achievement will be the secret in making her to move on to the next stage in her life.

I am so touch and felt so happy with her achievement , even for some it is not a BIG DEAL , but it is a VERY BIG DEAL in her life, I can feel what she feels. A person who been working hard for long time in her life. AbangAbu learn about constant urge in upgrading oneself is full in her heart. AbangAbu really doakan may sister Zuraidah be blessed with many more successes in her life.

Now, let all of us learn something from this “IRON LADY” of Cabaran 101010. Introducing to you ZURAIDAH SARAGI, her sharing will be in MALAY.

1)What kind of business do you have? What inspired you to become an Entrepreneur business owner?

Saya buat kueh chang(dumplings)dan juga
kueh2 melayu tradisional lainnya
Bisnis saya bermula secara tak sengaja
Waktu itu biras saya yg berbangsa cina nak mkn k chang tapi susah nak cari k chang yg
halal (1990 han) Dan kebetulan saya pernah
belajar buat kueh ni dari jiran saya(tapi saya dah ubah suai utk lidah org melayu)

2)Did you need to have a certain mindset to achieve success?

Sesungguhnya saya tak terfikir tentang sukses saya hanya utk menghabiskan masa
yg luang saja dan menambah pendapatan
keluarga. Tetapi setelah saya membuka minda
saya, orang lain boleh sukses kenapa saya tidak.

3)Have you noticed certain advantages to being an entrepreneur business owner?
Ya inilah kelebihan mempunyai usaha sendiri, kita dpt menghatur masa kita dan
dpt bersama anak2 kita sambil bekerja

4)Did you have a mentor to help you get started?

Tidak saya tidak ada mentor pada mulanya
semua berjalan secara tak sengaja inilah
permulaan saya mengenal Abang Abu
saya mulai mengatur perniagaan saya

5)Approximately how much money did you invest before your business became profitable?
Saya tak begitu ingat tapi secara perlahan
saya mulai membeli peralatan utk baking
dan lain2 dan juga mengikuti kelas2 me
masak dan baking

6)What ways have you found to be most effective in marketing your product or service to get sales?
Saya memasarkan produk saya hanya dgn
cara tradisional saja yaitu dari mulut ke
kemulut,mungkin sudah tiba masanya utk
saya mencoba cara yg lebih canggih lagi.
7)What tips can you give others who want to embrace their dream but, don’t have the confidence or feel they don’t have what it takes to succeed?
Saran saya kepada sesiapa yg ingin men
coba jangan malu dan jangan takut bila
kita mulakan dgn niat yg iklas kita akan
ditemukan dgn org2 yg iklas menolong
kita

8)What’s next for you?
Saya berharap kepada suri rumah yg di
luar sana yg mempunyai kelebihan atau
kemahiran utk tampil dan mencoba
kemahiran anda dan utk saya pribadi
saya berdoa dan berusaha semoga bisnis
saya menjadi satu usaha yg dapat di
banggakan dan membawa kebahagiaan
kpd keluarga saya Insya’allah
Amin ya roqbal’alamin

Ameeen.

Many times it is not the condition of outside of us that make us stronger but the condition within us that makes the reality of who we are. No matter whatever the condition outside of us , we still can go through it and achieve whatever we dream off by making sure the condition within us are unshakable.

This sharing by our sister entrepreneur Atika Ahmad touches AbangAbu, as I can feel the what kind of determination one should have to overcome this. It reminds me of my own journey too. And i am sure many of us out there need this sharing to affirm ourselves that we are not alone……… LETs get the lessons from Sister ATIKA AHMAD,

1)What kind of business do you have? What inspired you to become an Entrepreneur business owner?
Food.. My mum and my health.

2)Did you need to have a certain mindset to achieve success?
Focus and never give-up.

3)Have you noticed certain advantages to being an entrepreneur business owner?
I’m my own boss. Can arrange my work according to my own schedule.

4)Did you have a mentor to help you get started?
My father was a sailor. He leave a fixed amount of money for my mother each month. My mother make good used of the money but the money is not enough. However my mother is one who don’t like to complain. She try to solve the problem by herself. Working in a factory and making kuih to bring to her workplace to sell. I’m 12 at that time and she will wake me up as early as 3am to help her. I was unhappy at that time. Feeling tired having to look after my siblings on top of my schoolworks and then helping with the kuih. Most of the time in school I was sleepy. But now I’m grateful for that experienced ‘cos it teach me a kit or tool for survival. My mother is my idol and my mentor.

My mother never think of herself as a businesswoman or entrepreneur. Her mindset is only selling for survival or means of living.that’s how i was thinking too. From helping her I start making my own product that is kerepek layang-layang to sell. My mother help me to sell at her working place. Then I move on to baulu ,biscuits and cakes which I sell during Hari Raya. Still I don’t have the entrepreneur mind. Only sell it to friends. Never dream big. Feel happy when I can help reduce my mother’s burden. I’m happy when I started working. Like others I felt that work is safer with guarenteed income every month. I reduce my selling activities Just do it as a hobby,Maybe at that time I’ve met AA ,join Cabaran or have a group of friends who’s interested in business around me my outlook of things will be different. I agree with AA the group of friends around you is important as it add the aura and the right diesel/petrol for your engine.

I came back to selling when I resigned from my work. I’ve to choose between work and my health and I choose the latter. When I resigned I’ve to find something to do from home. Went round the shops in my housing estate to see whether i can sell any kuih in their store. Most of the kuihs are there. Difficult for newcomers to go in the market. I started with hotdog roll which I made on my own on dalal basis. Only about $3 to $6 per day sales. Very discouraging at times when the kuih is not saleable. Feel like giving up but I told myself to hold on. My opportunity came when the person who supply epok-epok to one of the shop fall ill. I was asked to replace him. From there another shop approach and ask me to supply to his shop daily on cash basis after he taste my epok-epok from the other shop .

5)Approximately how much money did you invest before your business became profitable?
About $2000 for the deep fryer, dough mixer and samples…

6)What ways have you found to be most effective in marketing your product or service to get sales?
Personal Approach…giving samples and words mouth to mouth…

7)What tips can you give others who want to embrace their dream but, don’t have the confidence or feel they don’t have what it takes to succeed?
Take control of your mind. Think positive. Wash away the negative thinking. You have to do it yourself. Nobody else can do it for you. Mix with the right group to add to the aura and give starter to your engine. Read more books and attend seminars to increase your tools, networking and confidence.

8)What’s next for you?
To have my own kitchen where I can do my production and distribute ny products…

9)Few words of AbangAbu and cabaran101010?
Concept of rezki…I strongly believe in that and it has been proven to me time and again.

Concept of WIN…
Work hard
Increase your knowledge
Never give up
….with these insya Allah you will win the battle…

I’m glad that I join Cabaran ‘cos it change my perspective and value added me. I became more confidence, more positive and my mind keep roaming…

For those who are interested in selling my kuih can call me at 97206848…

It is not a matter of we are new in business. Infact the more new you are the better as you can adopt to the new business requirements as well new demands of business today.

Most of the time , the longer the business it will take more time to change. So it is better when you are still new that you can adopt new changes. AbangAbu would like to introduce another entrepreneur who feel that she is new. However for AbangAbu, new or experience entrepreneurs , we still can learn many things. Infact AbangAbu learn so many things from new start up entrepreneurs.

So lets get to know , learn from Siti Nor Ahmad

1)What kind of business do you have? What inspired you to become an Entrepreneur business owner?

I’m very passionate about baking and it gives me the satisfaction baking for people, to see their glowing eyes of love. My 5 kids are my inspiration…they love to eat cakes/biscuits, especially those containing Chocolates eg, Heavenly Tiramisu & Brownie Cheesecake. I’ve decided that since my kids love my baking….and moreover as we need extra cash for their education etc, it’s time for me to start my entrepreneur journey.

2)Did you need to have a certain mindset to achieve success?

Yes, I want my kids to lead a better life in the future.

3)Have you noticed certain advantages to being an entrepreneur business owner?

Firstly I’ve noticed my eldest daughter also started to show interest in entrepreurship. She started to sell some accessories to her friends and also started to bake cookies etc. and sell to some of her friends. In a way, I’ve instilled some influence on my daughter to become an entrepreneur, because she ever told me that she wants to own a company one day. Ameen.

Secondly, I can plan my schedule between business and family.

4)Did you have a mentor to help you get started?

Roszilah M Nor. She’s my first baking mentor and she continuously gives me support to lead my journey to become an entrepreneur.

5)Approximately how much money did you invest before your business became profitable?

$5,000 invested on classes, baking equipments etc.

6)What ways have you found to be most effective in marketing your product or service to get sales?

Luckily we have Facebook now…an effective tool of marketing and not forgetting through recommendation from family and friends.

7)What tips can you give others who want to embrace their dream but, don’t have the confidence or feel they don’t have what it takes to succeed?

Find your passion, then take the FIRST STEP, BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN DO IT & TAWAKKAL.

8)What’s next for you?
I believe in lifetime learning. I aim to take up Diploma in Baking and hopefully to have my own cafe ala “Secret Recipe”. WOW!

9)Few words of AbangAbu and cabaran101010? Optional Questions

M – Mindset
A – Action
P – Plan
Without clear mindset, everything will be unreachable.

FOKUS…FOKUS…FOKUS.

10) One fav hadis , quote or book that impacted you?

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

When you come by a chance to have what you really want in life, just grab it. Just do what you really want.

I’ve embarked into another step, teaching my friends to make Heavenly Tiramisu and bake brownies/cakes. My website is still under “construction”, but any enquiries you may call me at 96460986.

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GREAT DAY to All. Today AbangAbu will be introducing a wonderful person whom i met long time ago. She met AbangAbu when AbangAbu were running a makan shop in tanjong Pagar. I can really see how far she had progressed and i think i really learn from her is keep going , keep pushing , keep doing no matter what happen.

Today , AbangAbu feel so hounoured to know people like herself as part of our family in Cabaran101010. I am sure many would love to know her journey and her tips for all of us to learn too. Its time for AbangAbu now to introduce to all of you …. sis ROSZILAH



1)What kind of business do you have? What inspired you to become an Entrepreneur business owner?
1.I am in the business of helping people to earn an extra income via Baking.
My 2nd son who was diagnose as an mild Autistic & ADHD is my inspiration to become an entrepreuner & my mum who always give me moral support .

2)Did you need to have a certain mindset to achieve success?
Yes of course.
3)Have you noticed certain advantages to being an entrepreneur business owner?
Yes at least I have freedom especially leverage my own time & seeing my kids grow.
4)Did you have a mentor to help you get started?
No I don’t have any mentor when I first started with my business.
I just follow what my late grandma does.
But Alhamdulillah in 2005 I went for my Entrepreneur & Money & you programme where it changess my life 60%.I’m still blurr.
Early last year I was bless I met Puan Suria in one of her Wealth Programme that really change me 360dgrees.
5)Approximately how much money did you invest before your business became profitable?
I invested $18000 on my courses

6)What ways have you found to be most effective in marketing your product or service to get sales?
Via Fb marketing by starting with my baking workshop.
7)What tips can you give others who want to embrace their dream but, don’t have the confidence or feel they don’t have what it takes to succeed?
.Read 2 motivational books per month & attend the right course & get aright mentor that can really help us to pursue in business & never give up especially in doas & prayers.
Whatever things comes must always Thank Allah as he knows best for us.

8)What’s next for you?

.I intend to open up a small kiosk with right strategy & business plan on my F&B to expand my business as starting.Insyallah

9)Few words of AbangAbu and cabaran101010?

.D-Decide
A-Action
N-Notice what happen internal or external
C- Change if certain things not working
E- Evaluate

& not forgetting FOCUS UNTA!

10) One fav hadis , quote or book that impacted you?

ImamGhazali,Ihya’

‘Ulumuddin’- Pekerjaan para sahabat dan tabiin tidak lepas dari 5 waktu,membaca Al-Quran,membangun masjid,berzikir,menyeru kebaikan dan mencegah kemungkaran.

Fokuslah pada apa yang anda inginkan.
Dengan memaksimakalkan hal ini,keyakinan Anda semakin kuat.Anda bertambah yakin bahwa Anda dpt mencapai keinginan anda.~Quranic Law of Attraction.Rusdin S. Rauf

How many of you are having problems while baking a simple cakes?
How can you earn an extra income with baking?
For more infromation do contact me @ 96380149 (Roszilah)

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As usual, today all of us will be learning the journey of another aspiring entrepreneur who had began her journey. Her sharing will give many of us ideas and experience that we might never have a chance to get.

From wanted to do till able to do it and walking through the entrepreneurial journey is already a success that many just dream off. Lets now AbangAbu share her journey …….. INAH MOHTAR… she will be sharing in mixed language… so be it hehehe, its a challenge and entrepreneurs love challenge yah…. so take this chance to network with people who understand malay….

1)What kind of business do you have? What inspired you to become an Entrepreneur business owner?

) What kind of business do you have? What inspired you to become an Entrepreneur business owner?

1a – Starting from the year 2000, after giving birth to my second child, I realized that I had to do something beneficial instead of nothing at home. With the support of my family, I started learning on how to bake cakes, with Kek Kukus being my first try ever. My main intention then, was to attract my husband as that is his personal favourite! Nearing Ramadhan, I shared some samples with my friends and Alhamdulillah, I received 40 orders from there. This triggered my confidence and I continued acquiring more knowledge on baking through home-based courses. Once again, I received more orders.

However, year 2007 really put me to test. After I gave birth to my fifth child in June, a great individual called Dad passed away. He was a loving father who never fails to motivate me. I was really close to him and this was a great loss for me. I became a quiet person. Upon seeing my changes, my mother enrolled me into Baking Skool. With new knowledge and a certificate in hand, my mother continued to enroll me in more courses.

1b – My source of inspiration comes from the ever-increasing orders from my customers, apart from the support from my mother, husband and lovely kids who actively promote my products on Facebook and among friends. My niche products include Kuih Tart, made from late grandmother’s recipe, and also Durian Fudge Cake. Personally, I believe that the success of a product comes from your sincerity.

* 1a – Bermula dari thn 2000, selepas bersalinkan anak kedua, Inah sedar Inah perlu lakukan sesuatu bermanfaat untuk mengisi masa terluang di rumah. Dengan izin suami dan bantuan ibu & abah, Inah mula belajar untuk membuat kek. Kek Kukus merupakan kek yang pertama yang Inah pelajari. Sebenarnya, hendak pikat hati suami kerana dia memang minat kek ini. Kemudian bila hampir Ramadhan, Inah cuba buat “sample” untuk kenalan. Alhamdulillah dgn izin Allah S.W.T, dari situ Inah dapat tempahan sebanyak 40 biji kek. Bagi Inah, ia di luar jangkaan dan cukup membangkitkan keyakinan diri. Bertitik tolak dari situ, Inah sambung mencari ilmu dengan menghadiri kelas-kelas membuat kek yg dianjurkan di rumah-rumah. Sekali lagi, tempahan dan pelanggan makin bertambah.

Namun demikian, tahun 2007 merupakan tahun yang benar2 menguji Inah. Tanggal bulan Jun, selepas Inah bersalinkan anak ke-5, seorang insan yg bergelar bapa, telah pulang ke rahmatullah. Sebagai seorang bapa yang penyayang, yang banyak memberi Inah sokongan dan galakan, ia satu kehilangan yang begitu besar, mentelah Inah memang rapat dgn arwah abah. Bila ibu & suami kesan Inah makin pendiam dan suka menyendiri, ibu mula menghantar Inah ke sekolah “Baking Skool” dengan tujuan duit peninggalan arwah abah tidak disia-siakan. Ilmu diraih dan sijil di genggaman, ibu daftarkan Inah ke pelbagai kelas, antara lain – kelas membuat roti dan bermacam-macam “pastry”. Inah rasa bersyukur kerana dapat menimba ilmu yang mendalam.

* 1b – Sumber inspirasi Inah datang daripada tempahan yang makin menambah saban hari, dan juga ibu, suami dan anak-anak yang giat mempromosikan kuih-kuih Inah, sama ada di antara tean-teman mereka ataupun di lelaman sosial Facebook. Kini produk kemahiran Inah merupakan Kuih Tart, berdasarkan resepi dari Arwah Nenek, dan Kek Fudge Durian. Bagi Inah, apa yang membuat sesuatu produk itu “menjadi” ialah keikhlasan kita dalam membuatnya.

2)Did you need to have a certain mindset to achieve success?

It is a practice that I’ll start with Bismillah and Nawaitu. Not forgetting also the 4D approach – Destination, Desire, Determination & Discipline

* Inah amalkan mula dengan Bismillah dan Nawaitu. Tidak lupa juga pendekatan 4D – Destination, Desire, Determination & Discipline.

3)Have you noticed certain advantages to being an entrepreneur business owner?

Besides working from home with flexible working hours at the same time, I can look after my 5 children.

* Selain daripada bekerja dari rumah dengan tidak terikat pada masa yang tetap, Inah dapat juga menjaga sendiri anak-anak yang kebetulan semuanya lelaki.

4)Did you have a mentor to help you get started?

I have no mentor when I started. But now, I’ve Sumira, my childhood friend and, of course Abang Abu.

* Inah bermula tanpa seorang mentor, tetapi kini Inah berganding bahu dengan teman lama Sumira dan semestinya Abang Abu.

5) Approximately how much money did you invest before your business became profitable?

My mother has invested for my courses while my husband assisted in the purchase for my baking tools & baking needs. Personally, I have invested in registering my company, Master Bakery Distributor with ACRA recently. Alhamdulillah, 2 days after registration, I received a 6-day project from one of the government school in catering for a teacher meeting.

* Mulanya, ibu yang banyak berlabur untuk kursus, sementara suami membantu dalam peralatan dan keperluan membakar. Bagi Inah pula, baru-baru ini Inah berlabur dengan pendaftaran syarikat Inah – Master Bakery Distributor dengan ARCA. Alhamdulillah, 2 hari selepas mendaftar, Inah terus dapat projek 6 hari daripada sebuah sekolah pemerintah untuk siapkan makanan untuk para guru.

6)What ways have you found to be most effective in marketing your product or service to get sales?

Like what you have shared in BIJAK BELANJA programme, we do not get to enjoy 100% of our income. So, my common practice is to share my samples especially to new customers. Should they find it appealing, they can proceed with their orders. Otherwise, I will still garner feedback from them. Apart from networking, words of mouth helps a lot too!

* Seperti mana yang Abang Abu pernah kongsi sewaktu acara BIJAK BELANJA, tidak semua yang kita perolehi akan masuk ke dalam saku kita. Jadi, Inah akan selalu kongsi bersama “sample” produk terutama sekali kepada pelanggan baru. Andaikata mereka berkenan, insyaAllah mereka akan buat tempahan. Jika tidak, Inah tidak ambil kira malah Inah akan minta pendapat dan maklum balas daripada mereka. Selain daripada giat meluaskan rangkaian kenalan, penyampaian secara lisan banyak juga membantu.

7) What tips can you give others who want to embrace their dream but, don’t have the confidence or feel they don’t have what it takes to succeed?

As long as the mind is willing, success is within our grasp.

* Selagi kemahuan itu terus ada dalam jiwa, kejayaan akan berada di tangan.

What’s next for you?

InsyaAllah, to have my own Central-kitchen or a Bakery shop.

* InsyaAllah, kalau diberi kesempatan, saya ingin “Central-Kitchen” dan Kedai Bakeri sendiri.

9) Few words of AbangAbu and cabaran101010? Optional Questions.

Meet Abang Abu @BIJAK BELANJA programme. The session was really engaging and I still remember the 3 dance steps.

* Bertemu Abang Abu di acara BIJAK BELANJA. Kelas yang dianjurkan sungguh menyeronokkan. Inah ingat lagi sesi menari.

I’ll like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the following people:

1 – My mother, thanks so much for your love and support. You are my mum, teacher & BFF.
2 – Hubby, thanks so much for always giving me support, courage and doas.
3 – Kids, thanks for being my loyal food critics.
4 – My Team Member (Najaha Summit) – Together we pray for our success…stay FOCUS.

* Ingin mengambil kesempatan utk mengucapkan terima kasih kepada insan-insan teristimewa ini:

1 – Ibu, di atas kasih saying dan sokongan yang jitu. Ibu bukan sahaja ibu, tetapi juga guru dan juga teman sejati.
2 – Suami, kerana sentiasa menyokong dan memberi semangat yang disertakan dengan doa.
3 – Anak-anak, kerana menjadi pengkritik makanan ibu yang setia
4 – Teman seperjuangan Najaha Summit, sama-sama kita berdoa untuk kejayaan…Terus tumpukan perhatian!

Rgds,
Inah Mohtar (90544560)
Master Bakery Distributor
inah.mohtar@gmail.com

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Its been a great pleasure for AbangAbu introducing many up coming entrepreneurs from our community. And its been so inspiring to know about them closely. The fire , the motivation , the spirit of enterprise in them had made AbangAbu keep looking for more and more interesting lesson that we all can learn from their sharing.

Today , Another family members of cabaran101010 entrepreneurs are ready to share with us his journey as well what works for him and what not. A young man with great potential in the industry that he choose. lets welcome Md Wan ………………….

1)What kind of business do you have? What inspired you to become an Entrepreneur business owner?

I am very passionate about sales & business development. To be a trainer and public speaker is always in my dreams. Based on my knowledge and experiences from my previous sales management positions and managing my own businesses, I have found a way to combine these passions into one vision. WANPreneur Solutions was set-up to fulfill these dreams. We conduct trainings and talks to sales people and provide them the skills and the right mindset to achieve their desired results.

What inspired me is actually my own family. It is when I have my first child, a complete family and I am only earning $950 per month. I started to think and I knew I need to change. I need to change for the better and provide them with the best lifestyle. The only way is to have my own business. Now, I got 4 lovely kids.

2)Did you need to have a certain mindset to achieve success?

My family do not have any business background. When I first started my own business, I got a lot of negative remarks from the people around me especially my loved ones. Still remember in my down times, they are more negative. But I am always POSITIVE and have a strong BELIEVE in myself. I stay FOCUS to achieve my goals and show them the results.

3)Have you noticed certain advantages to being an entrepreneur business owner?

As a business owner, i feel the advantage is that I am the decision maker. I can do things the way I want it to be.

4)Did you have a mentor to help you get started?

When I started, I don’t really have a mentor. I read a lot of motivational books and watch tv business programmes. I catch the tips and apply it.

5)Approximately how much money did you invest before your business became profitable?

I only invest a small amount of money to get started. Only on the things that I really need to start the business like name cards, flyers etc. I keep the money rolling for more profits and invest again.

6)What ways have you found to be most effective in marketing your product or service to get sales?

The best is way of marketing is by referrals. By delivering the best service, you will get the best support.

7)What tips can you give others who want to embrace their dream but, don’t have the confidence or feel they don’t have what it takes to succeed?

Just like how I step into business world. No knowledge, no experience, no mentor. Mix around with people with the same vision or who already achieve it. Indirectly, we are one step nearer to our goals. Commit to what we decide and never give up!

8)What’s next for you?

I always want to share my knowledge to more and more people. My define of success is to help others to achieve their goals. That’s a true success! Next, I’ve decided to write my own books. “Mind Your Sales”, coming soon… So, stay tuned!!

9)Few words of Abang Abu and cabaran101010? Optional Questions

Actually when I first heard and saw Abg Abu on tv, I tell myself… “This is the MAN I want meet and learn from…” with no idea how to meet him. Now, I can say he is my first mentor guiding me to achieve my goals. Cabaran101010 which is created by him is a great programme as a guide to excel in business.

mdwan31@gmail.com
http://www.wanpreneur.com/