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WilsonMariño
Marino Consulting | wmarino@interactive##comma##net.ec | | 01/03/2003 | Sole Proprietor
Wilson Mariño is the owner of Marino Consulting##comma## a company that provides financial consulting services
What kind of training or education did you acquire before your venture?
I have a Comercial Engineer##comma## MBA and CPA. My experience was made in Mexico##comma## Chile##comma## Peru and Ecuador in multinationals companies. I have wrotten a book titled ##quote##500 ideas of non traditional business##quote##
What services or products does your organization offer?
It provides of finantial consulting services in Ecuador
What type of business or organization do you operate?
It´s a sole company because##comma## by moment##comma## I don´t need any partner
How many employees do you currently have?
5
How did you originally discover the idea for your organization?
It´s in relation with the hours worked
How did you originally fund your organization?
Personal funds
Are you the founder of your organization?
Yes
Do you believe there is any distinct culture within your organization? If so, please describe it.
Yes##comma## the quality of the reports and added value
What obstacles or challenges have you faced in your organization?
The low prices of the competence
Did you accept any advice along the way? Do you believe new organizations should be open to such advice?
Did you receive any help along the way from other businesses or organizations? If so, how and from whom?
None
What have been the keys to success in your business? What do you believe are the keys to success?
The personel trestment with each client.
What kind of relationship do you establish with your customers or clients?
With my experience
What types of marketing do you employ?
The personel references
Do you employ any web or online marketing?
Yes##comma## because the quality of work
What role does trust play in business or in your organization?
At the beginning##comma## I had problems with the fees.
Did you struggle with starting your own organization or venture? Why did you decide to begin on your own?
What books or resources would you recommend for individuals starting off now?
Rich Father##comma## Poor Father
Do you notice any trends in the marketplace? If so, what are they?
Do you believe networking and contacts are important? If so, how?
It´s one of the more important things.
What do you think about contracts and other legal obligations? Are they important in your business?
The honesty
If there is one thing that would sum up your advice to new entrepreneurs, what would it be?
For a small businesspersons##comma## is important to have a formal education because a client wants to have relations with a professional
What, if any, final advice do you have for new entrepreneurs?
