"Three years ago, I was only a young man with a
strong entrepreneurship dream. Three years later, I became a real
entrepreneur."
Arthur Liu, entrepreneur
Chinese entrepreneur creates employment for more than 300
people after support from Youth Business China
Entrepreneur: Arthur Liu
Supported by: Youth Business China
Business: Shanghai Easy-All Housekeeping
Service Company
Arthur Liu started with an aspiration. Four years down the line,
Arthur's company is a 1,500 square-meter office that employs over
300 people with an annual turnover of nearly $600,000. He also
holds a trophy of recognition, after deservedly winning the Youth
Business China young entrepreneur of the year award.
It is a huge achievement for a young man who began his working
life facing a bleak future dealing with difficulties at work. As a
non-Shanghai native work, he faced challenges at work that
ultimately led to his decision to resign from a job after 6 months.
It was his determination for more from life that led to the
founding of Shanghai Easy-All Housekeeping Service Company,
providing housekeeping services for the public.
After hearing of Youth Business China, he proposed his
enterprise and was granted a loan in April 2004, as well as being
introduced to his mentor Zhu Jianxin, with whom he shares a close
relationship with - both as a business partner and a
friend.
The majority of Arthur's employees are low educated females from
a disadvantaged area. Arthur also took it upon himself to make a
difference to the lives of others. He gave them an opportunity to
learn, providing training in things such as family management,
nursing and gardening. Arthur's company has now helped more than
600 people.
In the wake of the Sichuan earthquake in May 2008, he gave
support to young entrepreneurs who had been victims of the
disaster.
He took under his wing young people who had gone to Shanghai for
training, to guide and direct them.
"The most important thing that YBC brought us is the concept of
social responsibility, which for our small enterprises in the
start-up phase does not mean how much money you can donate, but how
much effort you can make to work for non-profit welfare,"
says Arthur.
He adds: "Although the road to start my own business was tough
and difficult, I did not feel lonely, because I had the company of
YBC and my mentor Zhu Jianxin."