4th Mar 2025
Once upon a time, in a small town, two friends named Nasih and Mariam sat in their entrepreneurship class. They both were very excited because they had just signed up for a course called "The Advisor" with the wonderful Dr. Ashraf Awad. "What if we start a candle shop?" Nasih suggested, his eyes sparkling. "We could make candles using resin and concrete!" Mariam smiled wide, "That sounds great! Let's ask Dr. Ashraf about it during the lecture!"
When the lecture began, Nasih and Mariam raised their hands. "Dr. Ashraf, we're thinking about starting a shop for candles made from resin and concrete. What do you think?" Dr. Ashraf smiled and replied, "That's an excellent idea! But first, you need to create a business model. You will also need to do a feasibility study and then a business plan." Nasih and Mariam nodded eagerly, ready to follow Dr. Ashraf's wise advice. They worked hard on their business model, designing a beautiful plan outlining their ideas, which focused on marketing first, then production.
Excitedly, Nasih and Mariam spent their evenings researching different types of resin and concrete to use for their candles. They visited craft stores to see the beautiful colors and textures available. "Look at this shimmering blue resin!" Mariam exclaimed, holding it up to the light. Nasih nodded, "And this concrete can be shaped into the most amazing designs!" They knew they were on the right track and couldn't wait to get started on their creations.
After a few weeks of hard work, Nasih and Mariam finally opened their candle shop in their town's busy market square. They named it 'Glow & Shine' and decorated the small shop with twinkling fairy lights and colorful displays. When they unlocked the door for the first time, their friends and family were there to support them. "Your candles are beautiful!" said a delighted customer as she purchased a set of their handmade treasures.
Dr. Ashraf even came to visit, beaming with pride at his students' success. "Look at how far you've come!" he said, as Nasih and Mariam thanked him for his guidance. Their shop was a hit, and they learned something important: with creativity and hard work, any dream can come true. Together, they promised to keep exploring new ideas and growing their little business, brightening the world one candle at a time.
