Category: Success Stories
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Houssein Cherni turns a local need for packaging supplies into a thriving business
Born in Kef, Houssein Cherni is passionate about his hometown, its monuments and its history, but also his new business, Loka Sac, that he launched in March 2018, with the support of his family. Loka Sac is not Houssein’s first stab at entrepreneurship. In 2013, after graduating in Electrical Engineering, he started a project for […]
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Il se lance le pari de transformer l’affaire familiale en une quincaillerie
A notre arrivée devant la quincaillerie de Mohamed Amine Hasni, dans la rue principale de Siliana, on peut déjà apercevoir à l’intérieur, l’entrepreneur et son frère servant une ligne de clientèles en matériel de bricolage, fournitures électriques et divers outillages. Travailleur et habile, Mohamed Amine détient un diplôme en génie électrique et a occupé divers […]
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Sewing Success in Siliana
The region of Siliana is renowned for its natural and agricultural resources. Yet starting a business in this region, is not without its challenges. Ali Laabidi, a 27 year old graduate in Computer Sciences, is proving stereotypes wrong with the launch of his textile business, A.Lee. Located in Krib, a small town at the foot […]
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Success story: Dhouha’s communication agency is a ray of hope in Zarzis
In Zarzis, on the southeastern coast of Tunisia, the role of women has changed over the last few years. Faced with the country’s economic situation and the migration of many young men looking for a better future in other regions of the country or even in Europe, has highlighted the responsible and strong character of […]
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Success story: Bochra launches packaging business to supply Sidi Bouzid’s olive oil producers
It’s early in the morning and Bochra Nciri is busy operating the machines in her workshop. She carefully adjusts the settings on the machines, making sure the plastic bottles fulfil the customers’ needs. In March 2018, after analyzing the local business environment, Bochra decided to launch a plastic manufacturing company in her hometown of Sidi […]
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Success story: Dalila Jemni discovers an oasis of opportunities in date derivatives
The region of Jemna is famous for its excellent quality dates, known locally as ‘Deglet Nour’. As one of Tunisia’s most productive oases, it’s no surprise that Dalila Jemni decided to launch her date derivatives business, Jemni Dattes, here. Born in Jemna, Dalila started her career as an accountant in Kebili before returning to her […]
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Success story: Mohamed turns his passion for furniture design into a business
Located in the city centre of Sidi Bouzid, Design El Mahdi offers a wide range of engraving services for carpenters and retailers from the region. Mohamed Naceur Gharbi, the business founder is busy working on his numerical control machine (CNC), finetuning the latest details for the design of a wooden front door, before overseeing its […]
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Success story: Jalel is building a detergents empire in the south of Tunisia
Strategically located on the main road from Houmet Essouk to Midoun in Djerba, AMEN Detergents is one of the largest firms for the manufacture and sale of cleaning products in Southern Tunisia. Jalel Moussa, founder and manager of AMEN Detergents, is busy overseeing the latest orders for delivery to some of Djerba’s hotels. Opposite the […]
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Success story: Salma is pioneering coaching in Gabes with her innovating courses in Laughter Yoga
Located in a happening neighbourhood in downtown Gabes, Smart Way is a firm specialized in training for business but also for couples, families and individuals. When we meet Smart Way’s founder, Salma Lemhamdi, she is busy preparing the logistics for the launch of an important educational event in Tunis. The phone keeps ringing and Salma’s […]
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Success story: This self-confessed geek is spreading his passion for new technologies among youth
Houssem Eddin Benjemaa, a young entrepreneur from Gabes, recently founded Think-Tech, a training school focused on new technologies and electronics. A self-confessed geek, Houssem Eddin has been passionate about technology since he was a little boy. With a degree in Industrial IT from the University of Sciences in Gabes and a Master’s degree in Mechatronics, […]