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Dr. Bashir Ahmed shares his inspiring journey from Bangladesh to New Zealand, highlighting his success in the service sector, ownership of Mecca Stonehouse Cafe, property development, and establishment of medical practices. Learn from his experiences and be motivated to plan for your own success. Join us at the EPIC-NZ Conference 2012 to hear his story!
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EPIC-NZ Conference 2012 Presented by Dr. Bashir Ahmed MBBS, FRNZCGP A Man from Bangladesh
A Journey to New Zealand • Landed in NZ on 18th May, 1995 with my family • Came with heart full of hope to a complete new Country to explore my hidden luck. • The journey was not smooth yet worthy. I started my career in service sector at Mecca to survive. But the success began from there. Ideas evolved and finally owner of Mecca Stonehouse at Mission Bay. • It was a challenge yet interesting. I was never exposed to such industry. So new country brought new career for me. I was surprised but satisfied.
Mecca Stone House Cafe • Famous for it’s location and land mark • We got many awards and praise from our beloved customers around the globe • café/restaurant/bar/function Place also famous for coffee and nutritious foods/Healthy eating concept. • We also do whole range of function/wedding and party planning. • 20-30 staff working at Stonehouse. Including all entity 40-50 staff employed by my company.
Property Development • I grew interest in property development ever since I m here • Now my company started investing in property • I have residential to commercial properties (total 11 property including 3 medical centre property)
Medical Practitioner • It was hard yet paid off • I got medical practitioner license in 2000 • I was working for few years in Auckland Heath board in Auckland hospital • Later moved to GP at the same time worked for New Zealand boxing Federation/Fight for lify/K1 Kick boxing as Ring side Doctor. Note I was National Champion in Karate in Bangladesh while I was student.So I loved and enjoyed that roll. • Then I started Medical Centre in Epsom. • 2 years ago I bought St. Lukes Medical centre property then also bought Practice and happily serving a big community.
Last but not the least • Success come at a cost • Take the challenge • Continue the progression process • Accept change • Confident but not over confident • Listen to others • Believe in professionalism • Success doesn’t come by surprise rather plan the success. • People do not plan to fail rather fail to plan
Thank you • I still believe that I have a long way to go to serve this country. I am proud of being a kiwi. • I must thank West Bank, My brother Taposh who moved to New Zealand with his family to help me, Business manager Yanni, She has been working hard to keep my business growing steadily. Metin chairman of Mecca Café Group.All staff at MeccaaStonehouse and St Lukes Medical for all the hard work. • I must thank EPIC body to select for this event to come in front of you today • Finally, you are all cordially invited to visit Mecca Stone house café • Thank you all