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ChamberlainPeterside
New Era Capital Corp | Cpeterside@aol.com | Founder & CEO | 07/27/2004 | CEO
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What kind of training or education did you acquire before your venture?
Chamberlain is the Founder & CEO of New Era Capital Corp/MyCompletefinance.com. My background is both diverse and in-depth. I started my first company right after earning a Ph.D degree in Economics/Finance from a University in Europe. My company was based in Moscow and London##comma## involved in conducting marketing research and financial analysis for foreign companies focused on the new markets of Former Soviet Republics. After a stint on Wall Street in Global Wealth Management##comma## I launched my latest enterprise ##comma## which seeks to capitalize on the power of technology to deliver high quality and efficient financial solutions.
What services or products does your organization offer?
Our company is located right in the heart of New York##aps##s financial district. We apply a dual-channel approach to delivering financial solutions to mid-market investors and consumers##comma## socalled ##quote##Click and Brick##quote## model. Our company offers the full spectum of financial services through our portal at www.MyCompletefinance.com and in our operation center.
What type of business or organization do you operate?
Our legal structure so far is an S corporation.
How many employees do you currently have?
3
How did you originally discover the idea for your organization?
We developed the model based on in-depth analysis and industry experience as well as after careful observation of the growth trend in technology and consumer attitude.
How did you originally fund your organization?
No. We are in the process of launching a private placement to further develop our e-finance ventures.
Are you the founder of your organization?
Yes
Do you believe there is any distinct culture within your organization? If so, please describe it.
As a young company##comma## you can hardly say we have fully evolved a distinct corporate culture. However our driving philosophy is based on key tenets like putting the customers##aps## interest first##comma## maintaining the highest standards of personal integrety and corporate probity.
What obstacles or challenges have you faced in your organization?
Raising sufficient capital from conventional sources to attain mid-range milestones.
Did you accept any advice along the way? Do you believe new organizations should be open to such advice?
Having the proper advisors enables you avoid potential pitfalls and leverage resources that otherwise might have been unavailable to you.
Did you receive any help along the way from other businesses or organizations? If so, how and from whom?
Not that we can so far think of.
What have been the keys to success in your business? What do you believe are the keys to success?
The key is the innate desire to succeed and the drive to build a major entity in the long-haul that could out last you. That can only be achieved through suppasing customers expectation.
What kind of relationship do you establish with your customers or clients?
By thinking outside the box and simply believing that what you concieve you can achieve##comma## both in terms of financial objectives and competitive advantage.
What types of marketing do you employ?
For the most part referrals/ networking##comma## and public relations campaign. We are cognizant of the power of technology in aggresively marketing our services##comma## therefore we seek to develop e-newsletter##comma## and utilize online advertising.
Do you employ any web or online marketing?
Absolutely##comma## we are simply fascinatd by the value that technology can deliver to a business if well utilized##comma## so our focus is to adequately leverage our e-finance properties as a medium for reaching customers far and wide.
What role does trust play in business or in your organization?
Nothing major so far. We are actually not too worried about making mistakes. If and when we do##comma## we would simply learn from it.
Did you struggle with starting your own organization or venture? Why did you decide to begin on your own?
Growing up in an entreprenueral family##comma## I had always known that I would run my own show and call the shots##comma## no matter what happens. So my current firm is the third in my foray into private enterprise.
What books or resources would you recommend for individuals starting off now?
7 Habits of highly successful people by Steve Covey. Knowing God by Deepak Chopra.
Do you notice any trends in the marketplace? If so, what are they?
The role of internet technology in business operations and service delivery is bound to acelerate productivity and create tremendous wealth effect along the way…will you be a part it?
Do you believe networking and contacts are important? If so, how?
More important than we can imagine. Without that##comma## either formaly or otherwise##comma## society would be a still-water.
What do you think about contracts and other legal obligations? Are they important in your business?
Just do it and never give up!
If there is one thing that would sum up your advice to new entrepreneurs, what would it be?
As a Ph.D holder##comma## I put a lot of value in education. Formal education is like a fuel that would fire your engine. It can actually help a lot in translating your concepts into actionable steps. A lot of my approach to information gathering##comma## analysis and processing was gained during my post graduate research.
What, if any, final advice do you have for new entrepreneurs?
Without entreprenuership##comma## there would be no modern society with all the amenities. Which side do you want to belong; people who make history or people who read it?
