| - Marc Schillaci is a university student in Paris in 1981 when he develops and sells the first business planning software program for PC projects: PLAN IT. Over 700 customers use this software, which becomes the market leader for 10 years.
- In 1984, Marc founds DFL in Paris, France, developing management software for large corporations. This company includes over 25 engineers specialized in component software and becomes a global selling force.
- In 1997, Marc’s American adventure begins after founding EBZ.COM in California, one of the first 3 E-Commerce platforms in the world designed for small and medium sized businesses. More than 15,000 customers create their merchant sites on this platform in just a few years.
- In 2001, the Internet bubble bursts and Marc sells EBZ.COM to a public Canadian company (registered on the stock exchange). Marc returns to France determined to launch this type of service in Europe.
- Oxatis is quickly established in Marseille, Marc’s home region. The years that follow, during the creation of Oxatis services, are made up of economic challenges, investments and an unwavering faith in the potential of this market,
even though the customers are not yet ready. Everything would have to be reconsidered: technology, distribution, marketing.
| - Demand grows progressively and sales finally take off 4 years later. A growth of 598% in five years allows Oxatis to raise 2 million Euros in investment funds in 2008 to increase the company’s development in France and Europe. Oxatis proceeds to recruit multicultural teams for each target market (32 people).
- All of this hard work has paid off: Since 2001, Oxatis has created 6,500 sites and its market share is constantly increasing. Oxatis is present in Europe in French-speaking countries, in Spain, Italy, Great Britain and Canada.
- In 2008, Marc authors and publishes “Réussir sa boutique en ligne” (“Creating a Successful Online Shop”) with First Editions, a practical step-by-step guide for opening a successful online shop. It becomes a best-seller in France
and is THE e-merchant reference.
- The adventure doesn’t stop there: new services,new countries…the adventure has just begun!
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