King Prawn - Dreaming Big and Making It Happen: The Story of the Entreprenurial Genius
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King Prawn - Dreaming Big and Making It Happen: The Story of the Entreprenurial Genius

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King Prawn - Dreaming Big and Making It Happen: The Story of the Entreprenurial Genius

About this book

From working in a corner shop to running a multi-national corporation, Iqbal Ahmed overcame the odds to rise from humble beginnings and change his life.
Known in some circles as 'King Prawn', Iqbal arrived in England at the age of fifteen having fled with his mother and siblings from the war that was then raging in his native Bangladesh. Upon arrival he joined his father's business at a corner shop in Oldham, but soon his eye for innovation saw an opportunity which would alter his life for ever.
Ahmed made his fortune in importing ocean tiger prawns to the UK from his home country, to the great benefit of many people along the way. While his achievements have not gone unnoticed – in 2001 he was appointed OBE for his services to international trade – little is known about the man behind the money and how he rose from rags to riches.
In King Prawn, Ahmed reveals his astonishing life story, and shows that success certainly hasn't made him idle, detailing the numerous charities which he has worked for over the years.
Iqbal Ahmed's indomitable spirit is undoubtedly an inspiration to all who hear of it. This tale appeals to readers on a multitude of levels; highlighting the importance of family, charity and most importantly is a stirring story of triumph over adversity, and the evergreen virtues of hope, perseverance and self-improvement.

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Information

Publisher
John Blake
Year
2017
Print ISBN
9781786063380
eBook ISBN
9781786063977

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. TITLE PAGE
  3. DEDICATION
  4. CONTENTS
  5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  6. INTRODUCTION
  7. CHAPTER ONE: CHILDHOOD
  8. CHAPTER TWO: FATHER LEAVES
  9. CHAPTER THREE: WAR BREAKS OUT
  10. CHAPTER FOUR: MASSACRE
  11. CHAPTER FIVE: FLIGHT TO ENGLAND
  12. CHAPTER SIX: LONDON
  13. CHAPTER SEVEN: RACISM
  14. CHAPTER EIGHT: BACK TO OLDHAM
  15. CHAPTER NINE: MARRIAGE
  16. CHAPTER TEN: MRS SALMA AHMED’S STORY
  17. CHAPTER ELEVEN: BACK TO IQBAL
  18. CHAPTER TWELVE: STARTING BUSINESS
  19. CHAPTER THIRTEEN: GETTING DISCRIMINATION OFF MY CHEST
  20. CHAPTER FOURTEEN: BACK TO THE BEGINNING
  21. CHAPTER FIFTEEN: FAMILY
  22. CHAPTER SIXTEEN: PRAWNS
  23. CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: USA SETBACK
  24. CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: BANK STORY
  25. CHAPTER NINETEEN: BUYING A WAREHOUSE
  26. CHAPTER TWENTY: SUCCESS
  27. CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: ALEC DODGEON
  28. CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO: CHARITY
  29. CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: IQBAL U AHMED SAYS
  30. CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: EDUCATION AND GIVING BACK
  31. CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE: PUBLIC WORK AND CHARITY
  32. CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX: PRINCE CHARLES
  33. CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN: MY BANK
  34. CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT: SUCCESS AGAIN
  35. CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: WHO I AM NOW
  36. CHAPTER THIRTY: SAD LOSSES
  37. CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE: MY TEAM
  38. CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO: CHILDREN
  39. CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE: THE LANDSEER
  40. CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR: MY THOUGHTS
  41. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  42. PLATES
  43. COPYRIGHT