Being a Gujrati myself, along with more research, listed traits, pattern, business psychology and famous sayings followed and practiced by all Gujrati business community individuals …
Business runs in the blood
‘Dhando’ is the word taught to the individuals from their childhood. Dreams and visions are encouraged. Inspiration is derived from ancestors and their business empire. Mindset is well conditioned from the childhood itself.
Food and business discussion
‘ Atithi devo bhava’ is a norm. any individual / group who arrives for business discussion is welcomed and served food. It is considered like Mastermind Dinners.
No formal degree but wide experience
‘Bhanela nathi pan ganela che’ means not everyone has formal education but definitely has practical life experience. They believe in practical application compared to theory.
No Work is small
‘koi kaam nanu nathi’ means no work is small. Respect every work undertaken. Gujrati’s love treating every work equally and with dignity. Employers make sure they treat their staff with dignity and equal respect.
Real Risk Takers
‘ risk hai toh ishq hai’ the famous harshad Mehta : scam 1992 webseries dialogue ! this clearly indicates that gujrati businessmen don’t fear taking risk. Infact the risks inspire them to produce more results and revenue in return.
Not fearing failure
‘ fail or scale’ , gujrati businessmen believe that even failure is a feedback not an end game. They are more focused rather than fearing failure.
Honesty + Strong Work Ethic
Honesty is the best policy. Work ethic and discipline is something that is strictly practiced and instilled at a very early stage. A gujrati businessman will never compromise on his / her values or do injustice in the work just to gain profits. They believe work is worship and one should always follow ethical practices to gain long term respect and credibility. The more and more you are able to give that feeling of integrity to your buyers , employees and even your suppliers you will be able to progress at a rapid pace in your venture. The businesses that have lasted for 3 generations or more have this trait apparently seen in their transactions.
Personal Branding as a Strategy
‘ Naam che toh kaam che’ means if people trust you as a person , they will do business with you easily. This will not only strengthen the relation but they will become your lifelong loyal clients / customers and invest in your product / service.
Art of Delegation
‘kaam karavta avadvu joiye’ means you should know how to get the work done, this is one of the best traits ever found , gujrati’s are best in delegation. They hire people smarter and skillful than them and delegate work accordingly. This saves their time and they can build a business plus a brand locally , nationally and globally. They respect their employees and treat them with dignity.
Patience and Capability
This is a very rare trait. Gujrati’s very well understand that patience is the key. They know that when the time comes , work will speak and things will fall in the right place. Till the time comes , they believe in working hard and proving capability with right skills , right team and right method. They Do not expect results in a day or even in a couple of months. They say that the earliest you break even in any stable venture is not before the first 1000 days. Be patient , work hard with ethics and reward will follow.
Networking skills
Gujrati’s love to network and build new connections. They know how to create win-win situations not only professionally but personally as well. They believe in treating others equally and respect their professional and ethnicity.
Community Empowerment and Growth
Gujrati’s believe that entrepreneurship is for everyone to evolve and help in uplifting community. They believe in growing together and empowering each other. Lot of community programs are organized to inspire , encourage , and upgrade lifeskills , business skills and cultivate right mindset for business growth.
Community Empowerment and Growth
Gujrati’s believe that entrepreneurship is for everyone to evolve and help in uplifting community. They believe in growing together and empowering each other. Lot of community programs are organized to inspire , encourage , and upgrade lifeskills , business skills and cultivate right mindset for business growth.
Adaptability of trends
Gujrati Businessmen are extremely fast in adapting trends. They understand the importance of being in sync with the current trends and constantly upgrading their technology if needed.
Spiritually Connected
To be spiritually connected is required by gujrati businessmen. They believe that spirituality keeps them grounded. It helps their intuition become strong and reflects their thought process.
Life Long Learner
It is said that leaders are readers. Gujrati businessmen believe that leaders should be life long learners. Learning is a never ending journey. They learn from everyone and every situation. They understand the value of personal growth and importance of being updated and upgraded for survival.
Case Study on a Gujrati Businessman and his Empire
( Kutchhi Jain Gujrati Business Community )
Research done via interviewing the Chairman , Shri Ashok.K Shah and reading his debut book ‘ The Winner : Win your dreams’ which describes his journey and business success secrets of the organization.
VTRANS GROUP, INDIA’S LEADING CARGO MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS ORGANIZATION.
Source information : https://www.vtransgroup.com/
Vtrans ( India ) Ltd has a rich legacy of 61 years in Hard Freight Surface Transport. They specialize in moving cargo from any part of the country to another, ranging from small (~10kg) to bulk loads, from part and full truckloads to trailers, and from ODC to projects transportation. Apart from Door pickups and door delivery, they provide storage, warehousing and many value added services.
Vtrans company today is the most preferred single-window cargo management and logistics solutions provider.
V-Trans is ISO 9001:2015 certified and they strictly follow proven Systems & Processes and Compliance norms up-to our branch levels, and have agile management practices and technologies.
Success Secret of Vtrans Group
Vtrans ( India ) Ltd – a name that would redefine the business standards and excellence level in transport industry.
- One of the biggest assets of V-Trans is their manpower strength.
- Vtrans employs a task force of 3000 plus dedicated qualified employees.
- Efficient and courteous, self driven and motivated staff.
- They are their true brand ambassadors and extended arm of progress.
- Vtrans and the leadership keep them motivated through various skills and personality development trainings, including succession programs. [ I have been blessed with an opportunity to train the Vtrans team on Leadership in Lockdown during the Corona pandemic ]
- Vtrans has their own, state-of-the-art training institute, known as the V-Trans Group Training & Development Center – Pathshala, in the serene locale of Lake Kankaria, Ahmedabad.
- Vtrans treat their Drivers & Labourers with equal dignity and respect.
- Vtrans conducts regular training programs for drivers of their owned and attached vehicles in association with WIAA & Castrol institute to hone their driving techniques and apprise them on changing trends.
- The company is backed by advance technology and runs on process driven operations.
- The greatest asset of the company is the unmatched goodwill that it has earned over the years for its ethics and values
- In house ERP ‘ECargo’ was introduced well before people in the industry could understand the need of an in-house ERP which created a benchmark for the industry , the group constantly kept itself technologically upgraded and brought in the elements of digitisation and computerisation and ensured 100% of the company branches are computerised.
- Vtrans has presence across the nation having more than 700 branches , fleet strength of over 1100 advanced trucks with GPS tracking facility and V-logisncaters to supply chain distribution and warehousing.
- The company uses green vendors , has e-waste management facility and believes in everything.
- Vtrans accepts its social responsibility and has CSR programs deployed in the field of health , education and community upliftment.
- Vtrans group has become defacto choice for SME clients and a preferred partner for big Indian and Multinational Clients.
