How two young entrepreneurs happened upon a niche market that was crying for attention
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Keystone Edge and Ambulantic present: Young Entrepreneurs – Modcloth
In episode 2 of Young Entrepreneurs, we take a look at Modcloth.com
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Modcloth has become a premier online retailer for women’s apparel, focusing on vintage goods and indie designers.
Keystone Edge visited them at their offices in the Strip District to get the low down.
Featuring music by Tan or Boil from the album Seamstress in a Suitcase available now on Preservation Records. www.preservation.com.au
For more info:
www.modcloth.com
www.keystoneedge.com
www.ambulantic.com
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i’m a young entrepreneur thinking of starting a used bookstore.. how do I go about getting donations?
as soon as i turn 18, i’m planning on starting a business. i’ll also be going to school to get a business degree, but i’d like to open a business while i’ve still young and ambitious. 
i’m currently working on a business plan, so any information you have about getting books, how to compete with "big bookstores", or any other helpful information would be much appreciated!
I admire you for being almost 18 and wanting to go into business. I have been in business for over 30 years and love it. I recommend you first complete Note "complete" your business degree. Many people go to college but only a few finish. You will benefit greatly from a completed business degree.
I have over 3000 books.
I suggest if you are going to beat the big stores you will have to specialize. e.g. sell used religious books, childrens books, novels, ghost stories, authors,etc. Collect and sell used books in different catagories, specialize.
Start out slow and small. Buy small lots in different catagories sell them on e-bay etc. If a catagory of book sells buy more in that catagory. Go slow, take your time and learn the business and what sells. Don’t over buy.
I have to go, best of luck.
Karl
Gary Vaynerchuk – Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
http://www.retireat21.com Founder and Young Entrepreneur Michael Dunlop speaks to Gary Vaynerchuk about being a Young Entrepreneur.
Where: New York 24th September 2009
About: “Entrepreneurs get knocked down because were taking chances. Were taking risks. But we love the game, dont we? Just keep loving the game.”
“Dont listen to your parents, or your teachers, or anybody else besides yourself. If youre entrepreneurial enough to be watching this man, to be part of this community, or listening, that already means that you have something different”
More On Gary V at:
http://garyvaynerchuk.com/
http://crushitbook.com/
Full Interview at http://www.incomediary.com
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How can this young woman become an entrepreneur?
I’m 25, and really, really want to start my own business. I want a company with a really meaty idea – something I can sink my teeth into. The problem is, I’m very creative and feminine, and have focused all of my interests in the performing arts and shopping basically. (ie – Opera, playing the violin, ballet, learning piano, ballroom dancing, tap dancing, musical theater, shopping, clothes, and makeup). Even in college, I studied opera and now I currently work for an opera company on the administrative end of things.
Any suggestions?
Since you’ve listed the areas you are interested in why not start a business there. Most businesses start very small. You can start by teaching kid’s to play instruments. Volunteer to help a grade school music teacher with a concert. Explain to her that you teach kid’s to play musical instruments and you would like to volunteer some time in exchange for a chance to meet kid’s that want more than the school can provide. You don’t have to spend money advertising this way and if the first teacher likes you try helping at other grade schools and keep building your clientel. You can do something similar with dance. You can build this up as big as you want.
Good Luck
Jim
Young Entrepreneur Society YouTube Challenge
Are you a young entrepreneur who is passionate about success, business and money? Are you someone who likes to be in on the action? Are you creative and ambitious? You may just win yourself an appearance on our website for the Young Entrepreneur Society.
Ok, so anyone can be on YouTube, right? They serve up more than 100 million videos every day. The challenge is . . . can YOU create a YouTube video, telling the world why you should be accepted into The Young Entrepreneur Society that people will actually watch?
If you think you’ve got what it takes . . . here’s how to play:
1) Research the upcoming film, the YES movie, search “Young Entrepreneur” and see what other young entrepreneurs are up to at http://www.YouTube.com.
2) Check out http://www.YouTube.com to watch the existing trailer for the upcoming YES movie at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVBOLLuqw4M, check out what other young entrepreneurs are posting to know what you are up against. Also dont forget to rate and comment.
3) Create a short video that would be: 30 seconds or less telling us about yourself and why you could be the next spotlighted young entrepreneur on our website. Show and tell us about yourself and accomplishments. Keep in mind, since this will be for public viewing, no curse words or explicit content is allowed. We’re all for edgy though, so take some risks and have some fun!
4) When you post your video to YouTube, please send an e-mail to our Contest Director at Kyle Clouse at Kyle@YoungEntrepreneurSociety.com, and you will receive an email conformation letting you know of your entry’s acceptance into the contest. Please put “The YES Movie YouTube Contest” in the e-mail subject line. Each submission should include the user name, title of the video so that we can track views, phone number and address. You must also post our website URL “www.theYESmovie.com” for 5 seconds at the end of your video.
5) All submissions to YouTube must be posted by January 30, 2009. Remember, the film is in post production right now, so time is of the essence. The sooner you post your video, the more “views” you have the opportunity to garner. Winners will be notified via e-mail or phone, if provided, during the first week of February.
6) The producer of the video with the most viewings by 5:00 p.m. on January 30th, 2008 will have their video appear on our website.
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Resources For Young Entrepreneur In Florida?
I am 20 years old and attending a community college here in Florida. I am taking courses to obtain my business administration degree but my ultimate goal is to own my own business. I wanted to jump into a business venture but I realize that it would be best if I attended school and obtained a degree. My thing is that everyday I wish that I was done with school and I was running my own business but I know that it will only come in time. I want to be involved in a business and get some first hand experience while I am still in school. I have stressed the resources at my school ad have attended chamber of commerce meetings but still have not been presented any opportunities to do so. Does anybody have any suggestions or resources for me? Thanks
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Starter tip for a young entrepreneur?
I am 12 yrs old and am thinking of starting a cosmetics business. Any tips on how to start a business plan? And what questions to ask when i interview my friends when they want to help out? Any websites i could visit to make my product? Please make your answer very simple and easy for me to understand. Your answer will be greatly appreciated Thanks to those who answer
A ’service industry’ approach would be easier than a retail approach. How about offering pedicures, foot massages, manicures? The costs are lower, you’re doing hands’ on, and it’s more fun than trying to buy cosmetics at wholesale in bulk to sell at full cost.
Young Entrepreneurs – The Pettibourne Story – Episode 2
On week two of their journey to success, the owners of Convenian.com learn an important lesson going to the bank, and also see the value of constructive feedback from their friends.
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Can someone give a young entrepreneur advice for starting a t-shirt/clothing company?
how can I get all of the materials, I’ve got the ideas, and the possibility of a website being made but I really want to do it well, so what are the best ways to get clothes/shirts made if you’re starting from scratch..also is there anything else i need to think of
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