Type Of Business:
Office furniture and space planning company
Major Product/SVS:
Office planning; Office furniture; Stationary
Affiliations Awards:
Writers’ Union of Canada; PEN Canada
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to hard work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in this profession because he originally set up his company as an intermediary between Canada, the United States and countries overseas. When he went to buy a desk for his office, he was surprised to learn that office furniture was so expensive. After doing research, he learned that office furniture had a high markup, so he decided to start selling office supplies. Because the inventory was small, it could be stored in his basement. As the business grew, he leased space, added furniture and grew from there.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Jabara has published seven books to date, and is a Founder and Chairman of the Arab and Muslim Writers Union.
Mr. Jabara is also a member of the CAPAC ( Composers, Authors and Publishers Association of Canada Limited)
Has writen seven books Born to Write, 1963
The Sonet Gate and the Poem Cell,1974 A Life of Many paths, 1983, Thoughts Fall Like Rain, 1984, Crime Scene Collection,2007, Crime Scene Transcripts:Who Terrorised First?,2008, Crime Scene Collection, Arabic Translation, 2008, Prophecy on Ice,2011, Release Due Nov 2011
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing all company operations; Working with the staff; Writing
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Jabara hopes to continue to grow the company and dedicate more time to writing.