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Farhanliaquat
SmartEast Solutions | farhan@smarteast.com | Managing Director | 01/03/2003 | Small Business Owner
Mr. Farhan Liaquat is young entrepreneur of SmartEast Solutions##comma## an Information Technology and Marketing Services firm.
What kind of training or education did you acquire before your venture?
I have gained enormous exposure in IT and after working with national and multinational companies##comma## I took the initiative to start slowly and gradually. Almight Allah has been very kind to grace me the continued success.
What services or products does your organization offer?
We are the leading source of technology solution provider##comma## ranging from software to core technologies. On the marketing front we are in the process of identifying areas where opportunities can be found by filling the markt gap.
What type of business or organization do you operate?
Partnership##comma## The partners prefferd to learn with each othjer experiences.
How many employees do you currently have?
11
How did you originally discover the idea for your organization?
No one model can guarantee you the success. We have customized our process and business activities##comma## since we are into the technology so we thought to use it first for our own benefit. We have systemized the processes and are following a workflow of our own.
How did you originally fund your organization?
Our company is 100% based on the 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.
No##comma## Usually we should learn from the experiences of others and too much experimenting might get you off the track.
What obstacles or challenges have you faced in your organization?
Right Decision at right time keeps the things straight. Business decisions always involves risk##comma## and person who can handle risk can handle business
Did you accept any advice along the way? Do you believe new organizations should be open to such advice?
There is not much encouragement available to the young entreprenuers##comma## this is one of the area which should be brough into the spotlight.
Did you receive any help along the way from other businesses or organizations? If so, how and from whom?
Not really##comma## but there has been many personal affiliates and people from the industry who extended their valuable advise.
What have been the keys to success in your business? What do you believe are the keys to success?
Trust##comma## Sacrific and Commitment.
What kind of relationship do you establish with your customers or clients?
We keep on looking to improve our strength and remain commited towards excellence.
What types of marketing do you employ?
Direct Mail and Personal contacts.
Do you employ any web or online marketing?
Yes##comma## email is very powerful tool combined with the communication gadgets.
What role does trust play in business or in your organization?
yes##comma## lot of! Be patient or hurry will make a bad curry.
Did you struggle with starting your own organization or venture? Why did you decide to begin on your own?
Yes##comma## I used to dream of it. Today! I think I am luck person to have marked the right area.
What books or resources would you recommend for individuals starting off now?
Observation and awareness are the best tool. Supplement to that internet is a good resource of knowledge.
Do you notice any trends in the marketplace? If so, what are they?
its dynamic world##comma## business always breath like the lungs. We just need to see that it keeps on breating.
Do you believe networking and contacts are important? If so, how?
It##aps##s one of the important area##comma## relationship always help and it goes a long way.
What do you think about contracts and other legal obligations? Are they important in your business?
Commitment
If there is one thing that would sum up your advice to new entrepreneurs, what would it be?
MBA helps##comma## but we need to be more realistic in achieving our goals
What, if any, final advice do you have for new entrepreneurs?
Go##comma## Get it! Don##aps##t return empty handed.
