[twocol_one][/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]Olivier Baudoux – Founder & CEO of DrivAd, CIO/SVP of Encore Capital Group (Nasdaq: ECPG), Serial Entrepreneur.[/twocol_one_last] Hi Olivier, good to get a chance to pick your brain. I’d like to start off with your background. When would you say you realized that you were meant to become an entrepreneur? I actually don’t […]
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If you’re considering starting a side business while in college, we’re sure you’ve asked yourself the following question: Do I have the time and energy to devote to a small business while still doing justice to my studies? This might seem like a valid concern; however, consider this: How is it that even while in […]
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1. Modern Guild College is about finding yourself, but it’s also a massive investment and difficult undertaking. Modern Guild is built around helping students avoid the uncertainty of higher education and directing their efforts toward a tangible goal. In these tough financial times, services like Modern Guild are in high demand because the objective of […]
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Warby Parker – the increasingly popular online eyeglasses dealer – has opened their flagship brick-and-mortar store in the SoHo district of Manhattan. It has caused quite a stir in the business world, with some exclaiming “Genius!” and plenty of nay-sayers shaking their heads in unison. How it will all play out remains to be seen, […]
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Brainstorming business ideas around the table with friends is fun. When it comes time to make some decisions, there’s a number of questions that need to be asked and answered honestly before diving into the deep-end. Take a personal inventory before you plunge into the entrepreneurial world and start with our short questionnaire. Can I […]
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I recently got an email from a blogtrep who wasn’t sure if his idea would work out or not. After some back-and-forth, he felt better. It did, however, inspire me to write out a couple of questions that anyone thinking of starting their own business or product should think over before diving in. The first […]
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As technology continues to shift and evolve, it is crucial that emerging entrepreneurs know what types of gadgets will help them establish themselves and take advantage of all the opportunities available. The best types of gadgets will be those that seem destined to last and not phase out after a short while. Most of all, […]
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If you own a small business and want to build a strong online presence, a well-thought-out website is the most powerful marketing vehicle available to you. Since your site will often be the first of your web properties that a visitor comes in contact with, making a good impression is vital. Luckily, there are some […]
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Generating initial and ongoing publicity for a startup does not have to be as scary as it is for most entrepreneurs. With the digital age upon us and technology transforming ever so quickly, generating publicity for startups, no matter the geographical location or startup budget, has never been easier. Even so, about 50% of […]
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Have you noticed an increasing number of people grouped up outside of bars, coffee shops, and college campuses puffing on strange light-up contraptions that aren’t quite cigarettes? So did I. I learned, much to my surprise, about a new movement of ex-smokers who replaced their chemical-addled cigarette addiction with something that has 100% less rat […]
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