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Agustin Ricart, Knowledge Level: Novice, Keywords: Agustin Ricart e-Thot Small Business Owner
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e-Thot | agustinricart@yahoo.com.ar | Comercial Manager | 10/22/2002 | Small Business OwnerAgustin Ricart is the Comercial Manager of an e-learning company, based in Argentina and starting its operations in Chile.
What kind of training or education did you acquire before your venture?
I am 22 years old I live in Buenos Aires, Ive worked since i was 14 years old, I have been in a construction company, in a Marketing Company, and in a technology company. I builded a catering company, that it is still working, and now i am working in this e- learning project.
What services or products does your organization offer?
we do software and its in Buenos Aires
What type of business or organization do you operate?
sociedad anonima, its a society builded by actions,
because we had the oportunity to have it for free
How many employees do you currently have?
4
How did you originally discover the idea for your organization?
First we did the soft, then we made a comercial and operative plan and started lookin for potential customers
How did you originally fund your organization?
No, only personal Funds
Are you the founder of your organization?
me and my partner
Do you believe there is any distinct culture within your organization? If so, please describe it.
Im not happy with my company because I have the 30 % of the actions, and i dont agree with the politics of my partner.
What obstacles or challenges have you faced in your organization?
The money was not abundant, the market in argentina isnt ready for new technology, and trainning, so we looked for a partner in another country.
Did you accept any advice along the way? Do you believe new organizations should be open to such advice?
They are vital for you, you are your company, and if you fall, your company will too.You really need a good and trustable coach
Did you receive any help along the way from other businesses or organizations? If so, how and from whom?
No no organization will help, at least in Argentina, organizations in here are for the rich people feel, that they are doing somethin good for others.
What have been the keys to success in your business? What do you believe are the keys to success?
Effort, hability, contacts, planning, and a lot of hard work
What kind of relationship do you establish with your customers or clients?
What types of marketing do you employ?
Its difficult to make marketing here its a very specific product.
Do you employ any web or online marketing?
We work over technology
What role does trust play in business or in your organization?
If you are a really entrepreneur, and you feel and you know you are a leader, dont work in a project you dont feel its yours, this is not about money, this is about personalities.
Did you struggle with starting your own organization or venture? Why did you decide to begin on your own?
Ive always wanted to be an entrepreneur and own my company
What books or resources would you recommend for individuals starting off now?
Jennifers book, tom peters, druker, kottler, magazines and entrepreneur.com, and entrepreneur magazine
Do you notice any trends in the marketplace? If so, what are they?
tchnology and comunications (information) its out there for everybody, you only need the vision, and the will to do it.
Do you believe networking and contacts are important? If so, how?
tell me your alliances and i will tell you how far youll get
What do you think about contracts and other legal obligations? Are they important in your business?
making money its grat, but when thins you do work as you prgramed it, its the biggest satisfaction
If there is one thing that would sum up your advice to new entrepreneurs, what would it be?
The principal value is to be honest, a person with integrity.
An 80 % of my Knowledge is from real work, our universities are very enciclopedical.
What, if any, final advice do you have for new entrepreneurs?
Go for your dreams. Its possible.
I always use an example, if a company pays you Us$ 15000 per month its because you make them win 45000,
why dont you keep the others 30000 for you.
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