The story of NETS - how to take a family firm global

It is rare for a family business to decide to go global. In this episode Jahangir Ahmad tells how NETS International now operates in 8 countries worldwide, with almost 1,000 staff.

 

At the end, in the section called ‘Ian and Chris’s Takeaway’, the hosts discuss the key lessons to learn from this impressive family story.

 

Jahangir explains:

 

▪️ How he sold his business in Pakistan and moved to Dubai to start again

▪️ How he spotted the fastest growing part of the technology market and pivoted the company

▪️ How they identify which countries to move into next

▪️ How they use ‘academies’ to transfer skills to new countries

▪️ How a family business cannot afford to fail

▪️ How working with key suppliers can help you grow

 

Follow Jahangir Ahmad:

 

• LinkedIn - com/in/jahangir-ahmad-76b08917

 

 

Billionaire Business:

 

• Website: billionairebusiness.net
• Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/billionaire-business-podcast/?viewAsMember=true

 

Buy the book “The Street-Smart MBA – Mastering Business Acumen Without Going to School” by Ian Fishwick

 

• HARDBACK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Street-Smart-MBA-Mastering-Business-Without/dp/B0FLD5Q8Z5/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title

 

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Sponsors for Series 1:

 

NETS International - https://nets-international.com