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The first year, I didn't have much capital so I did everything myself. I had to keep my overhead low by learning everything about running a business, from accounting to fixing the gears of my equipment. I really started from scratch.

Li Ka-shing

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Li Ka-shing
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: June 13
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Chao'an County
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