Young, yet visionary, and with an inherent capability to succeed against all odds – that’s how we describe Sami Ullah and Abid Rashid, the energetic and optimistic logistic entrepreneur duo from Kashmir. Their company, FastBeetle, has genuinely revolutionized the logistical scene. It provides tech-based, reliable, and quick transport services across the valley. Established in 2018, despite several initial hiccups, FastBeetle delivered its first international shipment in only two months of its inception and proved itself a trustworthy logistics partner. Here’s more to it.
Entrepreneurs with a Purpose – The Emergence of a Logistical Brand!
If you want to become an entrepreneur, you must have a purpose. Entrepreneurs with a reason do not wander or ponder. They have a direction to follow that forms the base of their business and success trajectory.
Sami Ullah and Abid Rashid exemplify businesspeople with a purpose. The former was employed at a private company, wherein he encountered many e-commerce website owners struggling with deliveries. He sensed a business opportunity here and decided to start a delivery service. It aimed to help e-commerce websites, especially women entrepreneurs, for whom stepping out of the home was a genuine challenge.
Sami Ullah started working on the idea with his friend Abid, who also is an MBA. After a couple of months of research, they started building their network with the local e-commerce players. Soon, they established a network of several entrepreneurs, most of which were women. Since the valley was experiencing internet issues and had only 2G services, Abid, the company’s techie, created a 2G-friendly website so that everyone could access it.
Initial Challenges Faced by FastBeetle
FastBeetle began with a moderate initial investment, which they raised through their savings and operated on a minimum-profit basis. However, the initial road was stonier than expected. The company couldn’t progress as projected in the beginning. With network growth, challenges too evolved. Customers continuously called in to know about their delivery status, thus overwhelming both with calls and with very little time to think about growth.
However, that’s where the inherent capabilities of this pair to succeed against all odds came into the picture. They developed software that streamlined orders and helped customers know the delivery status. It automated the process to a significant extent, established a process that minimized the owners’ involvement, and left them free to focus on business growth and expansion. Additionally, it provided clients a sense of security.
The Positive Impact of FastBeetle
Today, FastBeetle is one of the fastest growing companies in the Kashmir valley. It has provided comprehensive logistical support to several craftsmen, particularly women entrepreneurs and several people from the horticultural business. The company engages with several hundreds of women involved in businesses such as craft, etc. With its reliable logistical services, the company has helped these entrepreneurs cater to their customers.
To date, the company has successfully completed thousands of deliveries. The most commonly delivered items include medicines, shoes, clothes, cosmetics, and grocery items.
Another significant positive impact of FastBeetle includes the creation of employment in the valley. Consequently, the company signifies an optimistic change in Kashmir.
Not Just Entrepreneurs, but an Inspiration!
Sami and Abid aren’t just entrepreneurs but an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs from the new generation, especially Kashmir. The duo evolved with time, devising a solution for every problem that they faced. While being overwhelmed with orders and phone calls, they could have given up and left everything halfway. However, the entrepreneurial spirit, integral to both, kept them going and succeeding.
Their success story is indeed a case study for every aspiring businessperson. It involves everything such as an entrepreneurial purpose, challenges, determination to succeed, vision, appropriate technology optimization, and continuous evolution to keep up with the evolving challenges and the solution-oriented approach to resolving them.
Key Takeaways from the Entrepreneur Duo
– Start with a holistic purpose
– Determine your target customer
– Invest prudently
– Be aware of the environment
– Leverage technology
– Think and work smartly!
– Stay determined and dedicated
– Keep evolving by the day
We hope this release concerning Sami Ullah and Abid Rashid, owners of the FastBeetle, a trusted logistics company in Kashmir, proves inspiring enough for you to begin your entrepreneurial journey and become another success story.
