This would be the final product overview if I was ready to market it all around Gainesville.
The bikes would be called GatorRiderz
All GatorRiderz bikes would have a station in the most popular bus stops all around Gainesville.
There would be an application to set up payments for the bicycles, check the availability of both bikes and parking spaces at each station. There would also be a service at your local pharmacy to pay the service cash if one does not have a card to link with the GatorRiderz account.
Pricing will go as shows:
$20.00 for 10-mile access
$30.00 for 20-mile access
$50.00 for 40-mile access
You may also charge for shorter fares based on the algorithms on the app and the general destination you would like to go to.
Student discounts will be applied as well with verification through UNIDAYS.
Lastly, there will be a points system that will make you eligible for discounts the more you use GatorRiderz.
Thank you for your attention.
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Assignment 7
1) I would like to take advantage of the many citizens who do not have means of personal transportation and have to constantly rely on the bus. It would be ideal for a public bicycle rental system was implemented throughout the small city. This would be a more eco-friendly method as well as a relief from the worry of whether one has missed the bus or not.
2)
The who: All citizens of Gainesville.
The what: They are restricted to use the RTS to get to work, class, etc.
The why: There are buses that go off route and veer off from one's final destination.
3) Hypothesis:
I believe this service would be ideal for everyone living in Gainesville, not just students.
4)
Jose is a student in his second year at the University of Florida. He currently resides in at Cabana Beach. I have just explained the concept of my idea.
"Oh yes, I am actually familiar with this concept. Those public bikes are everywhere in New York City. For someone like me who doesn't have a car and need to get to places at a faster pace than the bus, this would be very cool to see implemented here in Gainesville.
Me: How often would you use it then?
Jose: "Literally all the time if there was a station nearby. There's a ballpark I always go to and I'd prefer to bike rather than to walk. Anywhere else would be groceries at the quick shop for a light load I could carry in a basket the bike hopefully provides. They have baskets in New York."
Daniel is a student at the University of Florida. He is a freshman living on campus.
"Most definitely. I have a car, but to take it out all the time is such a hassle, especially if all I want to do is visit a friend that lives off campus. Uber be too expensive sometimes haha.
Where would they be most convenient for you?
Daniel: "Probably by the bus stops would be the most ideal place".
Mikey is a 41 year old lower classed citizen I met near Newberry Road. He works at one of the stores in the mall.
Mikey: "I do have a car, but I live paycheck to paycheck so most of the times I use the bus to go to work. Rent is so expensive as it is and every penny counts. Your idea would be cool if there was an inexpensive method to pay for the bike rentals. It would be my go-to use of transport since I live close to my job.
Marcella works on Archer road and lives in Newberry. She goes to Santa Fe.
Marcella: "I'm currently saving for a car, but with classes and everything it's not looking so hot. I take the bus to go everywhere, and Archer is the only place I could find a job." Sometimes I'm late to work because of the bus drop off locations. It's weird, it drops relatively close to my job but its another 20 min walk. The biking system could work for me, however, I would have to see if it would be worth it with the route I currently take.
Joseph is a homeless man who lives on Archer Road. He is a retired vet with minimum funds.
"That would actually be fantastic. If I can use a public bike instead of the bus, I don't have to deal with people looking at me weird. I do not know how I would pay for a service if I don't have a lot of funds, but when I do it would be my prime way to get around the city."
5) Summary
In conclusion, the five people I interviewed were pretty confident they would use such a service. Each of them had their own little dilemmas and living situations, so it's hard to decipher how the final product would be truly beneficial to them if it is all just abstract. I learned that there is more to this development than just the simple idea and construction. Payment of the service has to be thought as well as the placement of stations, rental time periods, accessibility, etc. It is all a work in progress, but it would be a great start.
2)
The who: All citizens of Gainesville.
The what: They are restricted to use the RTS to get to work, class, etc.
The why: There are buses that go off route and veer off from one's final destination.
3) Hypothesis:
I believe this service would be ideal for everyone living in Gainesville, not just students.
4)
Jose is a student in his second year at the University of Florida. He currently resides in at Cabana Beach. I have just explained the concept of my idea.
"Oh yes, I am actually familiar with this concept. Those public bikes are everywhere in New York City. For someone like me who doesn't have a car and need to get to places at a faster pace than the bus, this would be very cool to see implemented here in Gainesville.
Me: How often would you use it then?
Jose: "Literally all the time if there was a station nearby. There's a ballpark I always go to and I'd prefer to bike rather than to walk. Anywhere else would be groceries at the quick shop for a light load I could carry in a basket the bike hopefully provides. They have baskets in New York."
Daniel is a student at the University of Florida. He is a freshman living on campus.
"Most definitely. I have a car, but to take it out all the time is such a hassle, especially if all I want to do is visit a friend that lives off campus. Uber be too expensive sometimes haha.
Where would they be most convenient for you?
Daniel: "Probably by the bus stops would be the most ideal place".
Mikey is a 41 year old lower classed citizen I met near Newberry Road. He works at one of the stores in the mall.
Mikey: "I do have a car, but I live paycheck to paycheck so most of the times I use the bus to go to work. Rent is so expensive as it is and every penny counts. Your idea would be cool if there was an inexpensive method to pay for the bike rentals. It would be my go-to use of transport since I live close to my job.
Marcella works on Archer road and lives in Newberry. She goes to Santa Fe.
Marcella: "I'm currently saving for a car, but with classes and everything it's not looking so hot. I take the bus to go everywhere, and Archer is the only place I could find a job." Sometimes I'm late to work because of the bus drop off locations. It's weird, it drops relatively close to my job but its another 20 min walk. The biking system could work for me, however, I would have to see if it would be worth it with the route I currently take.
Joseph is a homeless man who lives on Archer Road. He is a retired vet with minimum funds.
"That would actually be fantastic. If I can use a public bike instead of the bus, I don't have to deal with people looking at me weird. I do not know how I would pay for a service if I don't have a lot of funds, but when I do it would be my prime way to get around the city."
5) Summary
In conclusion, the five people I interviewed were pretty confident they would use such a service. Each of them had their own little dilemmas and living situations, so it's hard to decipher how the final product would be truly beneficial to them if it is all just abstract. I learned that there is more to this development than just the simple idea and construction. Payment of the service has to be thought as well as the placement of stations, rental time periods, accessibility, etc. It is all a work in progress, but it would be a great start.
Friday, January 25, 2019
Assignment 6
Asset Bubble (Economic)
Reference: https://www.thebalance.com/asset-bubble-causes-examples-and-how-to-protect-yourself-3305908
I found this interesting article about the growing number of asset bubbles appearing in our economy. Just like Snapchat going public in 2016 and the rise of Bitcoin in 2017, new companies that are open to being invested in typically increasing price that predicts for a big selloff if sold at its peak.
I believe an opportunity may arise if one may invest wisely in an asset bubble company and would make a profit if only investing for a short period of time.
The "customer" or better yet the one that may profit from this enlightenment of these asset bubbles are maybe people with free time and some extra money to invest. This opportunity may be relatively difficult to exploit due to the tediousness it requires.
Some people might not see this opportunity at first glance because most are skeptical with the stock market, to begin with, therefore will not invest in the time to do so.
Oil Production's Effect on the Economy
Reference: https://commercial.jpmorganchase.com/pages/commercial-banking/executive-connect/oil-effect-economy-text
This article is about how the surplus of oil supply affecting the global economy of oil.
I believe an opportunity of investing in oil companies may deem a great asset if done so wisely. The customer would be the one benefitting from the oversupply. This opportunity is relatively difficult to exploit because not many are experienced with understanding the market.
I formed the belief of people investing in the oil market due to its increase in supply. With this information, investors may attain profits for their contributions.
Influencer Marketing is Evolving (Regulatory)
Reference: https://www.quicksprout.com/2018/05/21/the-top-10-social-media-trends-of-2018/
The whole article is about different ways people can benefit through social media today. The one I want to address is the one claiming that advertisements can be done with anyone with a popular enough stature on social media.
I believe there is an opportunity to thrive by working with multiple companies, using one's platform in order to get their product more attention.
The people benefiting are the customers interested in the product, the advertisers potentially getting paid, and the company itself for cheap advertisement.
I believe this is a relatively easy opportunity to foresee because it requires little effort.
Someone may not find this opportunity appealing because it may sound redundant at first and possibly annoying, however, if done right and consistently it may be worth it.
PTC Smartly Readies Factories For Their Digital Transformation
Reference: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmarkman/2019/01/25/ptc-smartly-readies-factories-for-their-digital-transformation/#701ca6dd2025
The article is about there being a new market of employers with the digital age among us.
There are many jobs being replaced by machines. Why not learn how to fix the machines that people are being replaced with? The opportunity is all about investing time to seasoned workers who are unfamiliar with today's digital age and give them the opportunity to shine and prove themselves by potentially giving them another job.
This opportunity most benefits people looking to work. The idea is that third-party companies are hired to teach common folk how to work within the digital age of the working class.
This may be a relatively easy task for some and difficult for others due to the clientele the concept is built for.
Someone may not find the opportunity right away due to the work it requires, but I believe it would be ideal for today's working class.
Reference: https://www.thebalance.com/asset-bubble-causes-examples-and-how-to-protect-yourself-3305908
I found this interesting article about the growing number of asset bubbles appearing in our economy. Just like Snapchat going public in 2016 and the rise of Bitcoin in 2017, new companies that are open to being invested in typically increasing price that predicts for a big selloff if sold at its peak.
I believe an opportunity may arise if one may invest wisely in an asset bubble company and would make a profit if only investing for a short period of time.
The "customer" or better yet the one that may profit from this enlightenment of these asset bubbles are maybe people with free time and some extra money to invest. This opportunity may be relatively difficult to exploit due to the tediousness it requires.
Some people might not see this opportunity at first glance because most are skeptical with the stock market, to begin with, therefore will not invest in the time to do so.
Oil Production's Effect on the Economy
Reference: https://commercial.jpmorganchase.com/pages/commercial-banking/executive-connect/oil-effect-economy-text
This article is about how the surplus of oil supply affecting the global economy of oil.
I believe an opportunity of investing in oil companies may deem a great asset if done so wisely. The customer would be the one benefitting from the oversupply. This opportunity is relatively difficult to exploit because not many are experienced with understanding the market.
I formed the belief of people investing in the oil market due to its increase in supply. With this information, investors may attain profits for their contributions.
Influencer Marketing is Evolving (Regulatory)
Reference: https://www.quicksprout.com/2018/05/21/the-top-10-social-media-trends-of-2018/
The whole article is about different ways people can benefit through social media today. The one I want to address is the one claiming that advertisements can be done with anyone with a popular enough stature on social media.
I believe there is an opportunity to thrive by working with multiple companies, using one's platform in order to get their product more attention.
The people benefiting are the customers interested in the product, the advertisers potentially getting paid, and the company itself for cheap advertisement.
I believe this is a relatively easy opportunity to foresee because it requires little effort.
Someone may not find this opportunity appealing because it may sound redundant at first and possibly annoying, however, if done right and consistently it may be worth it.
PTC Smartly Readies Factories For Their Digital Transformation
Reference: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmarkman/2019/01/25/ptc-smartly-readies-factories-for-their-digital-transformation/#701ca6dd2025
The article is about there being a new market of employers with the digital age among us.
There are many jobs being replaced by machines. Why not learn how to fix the machines that people are being replaced with? The opportunity is all about investing time to seasoned workers who are unfamiliar with today's digital age and give them the opportunity to shine and prove themselves by potentially giving them another job.
This opportunity most benefits people looking to work. The idea is that third-party companies are hired to teach common folk how to work within the digital age of the working class.
This may be a relatively easy task for some and difficult for others due to the clientele the concept is built for.
Someone may not find the opportunity right away due to the work it requires, but I believe it would be ideal for today's working class.
Assignment 5
1) Most CEOs say their companies are trying hard to attract ‘Gen Z'
2) Opa-locka - City repossesses former commissioner's wheelchair-accessible truck
3) Panama City has picked up 20 years worth of debris after Hurricane Michael. They’re still not finished.
https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AMIHB%21Miami%2BHerald%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0118%21January%2B18&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/171078E970B19B50
Top executives of various companies are looking to hire potential Generation Z employees. The reason for this are the differng menatlities of the young generation compared to seasoned executives.
The problem is that these companies are having a hard time with this due to most companies lack os technology, something Generation Z cannot feel comfortable without. Potential outsourcing can be done for the fascilitation of proper recruitment.
Many companies have this problem. Examples include president of Ocean Bank and presdient of the Mourning Family Foundation.
https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AMIHB%21Miami%2BHerald%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2018%212018/mody%3A1225%21December%2B25&sort=YMD_date%3AD&maxresults=20&f=advanced&format=text&val-base-0=how%20&fld-base-0=alltext&docref=news/1708C202C31F6870
A senior disabled citizen had his only means of transportation removed from his possession by the city.
The problem is that this car was his only means of transportation due to his disability. The opportunity of hiring personnal assistants may be useful here.
Senior citizens who rely on special transportation like this vehicle to him needs other means of travel in case an incident like this occurs.
https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190109/panama-city-has-picked-up-20-years-worth-of-debris-after-hurricane-michael-theyre-still-not-finished
The article is describing the magnitude of the destructio of Hurricane Michael
The problem is that there is a lot of debris to take care of. A service to hep clean up debris may be a prosperous opportunity.
The citizens of Panama City have this problem.
4) Apparent tornado touches down in Lake County, no reported deaths
https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190124/apparent-tornado-touches-down-in-lake-county-no-reported-deaths
The article is telling about a tornado that hit Lake County unexpectedly.
The problem is that it was unexpected. Better team to check weather patterns may be a good opporunity.
The owners of the destroyed property have to deal with the problem.
5)Flat ‘mating’ a big rental problem
https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=&sort=YMD_date%3AD&page=3&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=20&val-base-0=problem&docref=news/171207CE59BE7828
The article uses a very dramatic metaphor to emphasize the millenial housing problem in reflection of today's economy.
The problem is that millenials cannot pay rent and therefore have to rely on friends in order to have a roof over their heads. Giving millenials jobs to maintain apartments they can live in may be a good opportunity.
The problem is affecting broke millenials.
Friday, January 18, 2019
Assignment 4
For college students living in dorm rooms and apartments close to campus without personal vehicles, the access to groceries is a true burden to plan. Having to rely upon on friends and roommates for rides to a grocery store can be both inconvenient to you and to the person you are putting the burden on. Sure there is the bus, but having to carry 10 plus bags on a bus trip that doesn't take you directly to your doorstep is extremely uncomfortable. This is why most students who A. are too shy to ask others for help and B. who actually DO primarily take the bus to get to places either tough it out for a couple days or decide to mainly eat out. Both of these options are not ideal for reasons of health and one's bank account.
A complex, but very simple solution may ease this dilemma almost every college student has with brevity. An application acting in the form of an "Uber Eats" but for groceries may be the solution. The concept that separates this app from its contemporary grocery deliverers is that people doing the delivery are only allowed to deliver if they themselves are already in the stores doing groceries of their own. This will deviate deliverers from actually having to leave their current setting in order to please a customer that would be inconvenient to the deliverer.
The whole notion of this concept is for it to be 360 degrees of convenience. If they choose to be activated, a customer from home may summon the deliverer with their list and pay in-app for a small convenience fee for each item. The fee will give incentive for the deliverer to do his part. Below are different perspectives from three random students I gathered regarding the gravity of this need and what they thought about if such a service existed. The introduction of each interview was removed in order to eliminate redundancy and irrelevant fillers.
Me: Okay Dave, so do you currently live in a dorm or off campus?
Dave: I live in Hume.
Me: Okay so that's a pretty long way from Publix.
Dave: Yea I usually just go to the shops on campus but I try not to go because they can get really expensive for no reason.
Me: About how much is the most common item you get?
Dave: Its expensive in terms of the accumulation of things. Since there's never any discounts, you never really save or anything. I think it's the schools one of many methods to flush out money from us poor college students.
Me: Yes, one can agree to that. Would you prefer to go to say a Publix or Aldi and why?
Dave: Well for starters it would be A LOT cheaper if I bought stuff in bulk from there, even though Publix is still kinda expensive, the quality and diversity of products are quite superb compared with what I have to resort to.
Me: So do you ever go shopping at any major supermarket?
Dave: It depends, I actually recently went but I don't see myself going again until next month. Since I don't have a car it's always a hassle to get from to Publix just so I can walk some miles carrying all those bags. I would take the bus, but they take so long and I have to get my homework done.
Me: What about your friends, do you think they can help?
Dave: All my friends live in dorms just like me, we all experience the same problem.
Me: Okay, it's great that I met you because I want to get your input on a hypothetical product I've been thinking about. The name is a work in progress, but what if you can track people who choose to be tracked in real time during their own shopping hours. These people would ideally have means of personal transportation. What do you think of the idea of being able to hit them up, ask for your groceries and charge you a small fee for each item they deliver to your dorm room.
Dave: That already exists with Amazon and Publix right?
Me: Yes, still these would be struggling students just like you would just happen to have a car. This way, you wouldn't have to find a means to get to and back from grocery shopping without burdening your day.
Dave: I mean sure if you put it like that, then I agree that would be ideal. I just gotta test it out for myself and see.
Me: Haha it's a work in progress but you will see it if it ever gets out there. Thanks for your input.
Dave: Alright bet.
Interview 2
Brianna: I live off campus. I have a car.
Me: How often do you use your car throughout the week?
Brianna: Everyday. Freshman year I didn't really need to because I lived in the dorms. Sophomore year is when I moved out of the dorms and made the mistake of actually getting a parking decal. After realizing it was not worth the money, I stopped getting the decal. Now I mainly use my car for the commute my job.
Me: So I can assume you also use your car for personal errands like grocery shopping and what not.
Brianna: Yea that seems about right.
Me: Okay so two related questions. When you lived in the dorms how convenient or inconvenient was it for you to attain groceries your freshman year in comparison to now and if you can help other students in the same predicament you were in for some time, would you?
Brianna: It was pretty inconvenient in regards to more so parking rather than the actual commute. I wouldn't want to take my car out much because of it, however, in regards to grocery shopping, I had to take my car. There was no way I was going to take the bus. The answer to the other question solely depends on how exactly I would help people I do not know when I myself was struggling.
This is when I explain my concept to Brianna
Brianna: I mean its a cute concept, but I would have to be greatly motivated to do that. I understand I would already be there, but if it was a burden to find a specific item, I wouldn't have the patience for it. Granted I would agree to it, but it would be nice to actually see the list first and also know where the guy or girl lives. I'm not going to say The Ridge or Woodlands when I lived on campus.
Me: What if you still started using it now with your current apartment?
Brianna: Again, depends on where I am going.
Me: Thank you for your time, Brianna.
Brianna: For sure.
Interview 3: Miriam lives off campus and is currently lives off campus but with no car. Her main means of transportation is taking the 12 RTS bus. I've already explained the grocery delivery idea.
Miriam: That would actually be pretty ideal if there was that type of service going around. I just think there are already so many options out there that use similar methods. Then again I see how the service is geared more towards students.
Me: Yes that was the idea. So just to confirm, you do see yourself using a service like this if it existed?
Miriam: I would definitely give it a try. I have no car for deliveries, but I hate taking the bus or asking my roommates when I need certain groceries last minute.
Me: Well if and when you do get a car, look out for the app for a side hustle if you need another one (Miriam briefly explained she has a job at one of the stores in Butler Plaza.)
Miriam: Will do!
Reflection
Dave, Brianna, and Miriam all exposed the potential flaws to the idea of a student-oriented grocery delivery system. The similarities of their concerns I mostly noticed was the questioning incentive the delivery driver would receive and if the job itself was worth the struggle. I learned that this service may possibly have true potential if the service was used ethically. The aspect that would make or break any product is its consumer use.
Summary:
My original intent of this product was for it to be used by anyone. After my interview with Miriam however, it was made clear to me only students would use this hypothetical service. From the data gathered that of those interviewed, I believe the layout is much closer to a finished product if started now than before. Entrepreneurs in any field should be able to adapt to any customer feedback thrown at them. This "trade-off" would make the overall experience of the product and its customers more satisfying to use.
A complex, but very simple solution may ease this dilemma almost every college student has with brevity. An application acting in the form of an "Uber Eats" but for groceries may be the solution. The concept that separates this app from its contemporary grocery deliverers is that people doing the delivery are only allowed to deliver if they themselves are already in the stores doing groceries of their own. This will deviate deliverers from actually having to leave their current setting in order to please a customer that would be inconvenient to the deliverer.
The whole notion of this concept is for it to be 360 degrees of convenience. If they choose to be activated, a customer from home may summon the deliverer with their list and pay in-app for a small convenience fee for each item. The fee will give incentive for the deliverer to do his part. Below are different perspectives from three random students I gathered regarding the gravity of this need and what they thought about if such a service existed. The introduction of each interview was removed in order to eliminate redundancy and irrelevant fillers.
Me: Okay Dave, so do you currently live in a dorm or off campus?
Dave: I live in Hume.
Me: Okay so that's a pretty long way from Publix.
Dave: Yea I usually just go to the shops on campus but I try not to go because they can get really expensive for no reason.
Me: About how much is the most common item you get?
Dave: Its expensive in terms of the accumulation of things. Since there's never any discounts, you never really save or anything. I think it's the schools one of many methods to flush out money from us poor college students.
Me: Yes, one can agree to that. Would you prefer to go to say a Publix or Aldi and why?
Dave: Well for starters it would be A LOT cheaper if I bought stuff in bulk from there, even though Publix is still kinda expensive, the quality and diversity of products are quite superb compared with what I have to resort to.
Me: So do you ever go shopping at any major supermarket?
Dave: It depends, I actually recently went but I don't see myself going again until next month. Since I don't have a car it's always a hassle to get from to Publix just so I can walk some miles carrying all those bags. I would take the bus, but they take so long and I have to get my homework done.
Me: What about your friends, do you think they can help?
Dave: All my friends live in dorms just like me, we all experience the same problem.
Me: Okay, it's great that I met you because I want to get your input on a hypothetical product I've been thinking about. The name is a work in progress, but what if you can track people who choose to be tracked in real time during their own shopping hours. These people would ideally have means of personal transportation. What do you think of the idea of being able to hit them up, ask for your groceries and charge you a small fee for each item they deliver to your dorm room.
Dave: That already exists with Amazon and Publix right?
Me: Yes, still these would be struggling students just like you would just happen to have a car. This way, you wouldn't have to find a means to get to and back from grocery shopping without burdening your day.
Dave: I mean sure if you put it like that, then I agree that would be ideal. I just gotta test it out for myself and see.
Me: Haha it's a work in progress but you will see it if it ever gets out there. Thanks for your input.
Dave: Alright bet.
Interview 2
Brianna: I live off campus. I have a car.
Me: How often do you use your car throughout the week?
Brianna: Everyday. Freshman year I didn't really need to because I lived in the dorms. Sophomore year is when I moved out of the dorms and made the mistake of actually getting a parking decal. After realizing it was not worth the money, I stopped getting the decal. Now I mainly use my car for the commute my job.
Me: So I can assume you also use your car for personal errands like grocery shopping and what not.
Brianna: Yea that seems about right.
Me: Okay so two related questions. When you lived in the dorms how convenient or inconvenient was it for you to attain groceries your freshman year in comparison to now and if you can help other students in the same predicament you were in for some time, would you?
Brianna: It was pretty inconvenient in regards to more so parking rather than the actual commute. I wouldn't want to take my car out much because of it, however, in regards to grocery shopping, I had to take my car. There was no way I was going to take the bus. The answer to the other question solely depends on how exactly I would help people I do not know when I myself was struggling.
This is when I explain my concept to Brianna
Brianna: I mean its a cute concept, but I would have to be greatly motivated to do that. I understand I would already be there, but if it was a burden to find a specific item, I wouldn't have the patience for it. Granted I would agree to it, but it would be nice to actually see the list first and also know where the guy or girl lives. I'm not going to say The Ridge or Woodlands when I lived on campus.
Me: What if you still started using it now with your current apartment?
Brianna: Again, depends on where I am going.
Me: Thank you for your time, Brianna.
Brianna: For sure.
Interview 3: Miriam lives off campus and is currently lives off campus but with no car. Her main means of transportation is taking the 12 RTS bus. I've already explained the grocery delivery idea.
Miriam: That would actually be pretty ideal if there was that type of service going around. I just think there are already so many options out there that use similar methods. Then again I see how the service is geared more towards students.
Me: Yes that was the idea. So just to confirm, you do see yourself using a service like this if it existed?
Miriam: I would definitely give it a try. I have no car for deliveries, but I hate taking the bus or asking my roommates when I need certain groceries last minute.
Me: Well if and when you do get a car, look out for the app for a side hustle if you need another one (Miriam briefly explained she has a job at one of the stores in Butler Plaza.)
Miriam: Will do!
Reflection
Dave, Brianna, and Miriam all exposed the potential flaws to the idea of a student-oriented grocery delivery system. The similarities of their concerns I mostly noticed was the questioning incentive the delivery driver would receive and if the job itself was worth the struggle. I learned that this service may possibly have true potential if the service was used ethically. The aspect that would make or break any product is its consumer use.
Summary:
My original intent of this product was for it to be used by anyone. After my interview with Miriam however, it was made clear to me only students would use this hypothetical service. From the data gathered that of those interviewed, I believe the layout is much closer to a finished product if started now than before. Entrepreneurs in any field should be able to adapt to any customer feedback thrown at them. This "trade-off" would make the overall experience of the product and its customers more satisfying to use.
Sunday, January 13, 2019
Assignment 3
When I was a lot younger, my parents were very hesitant to the amount of cash they would give me. They did not believe in allowances and whatever I wanted I had to ask them for it. If they did not approve I would not receive the candy or videogame I wanted. My mothers' exact words were always "If you want something, you are going to have to work for it". I grew plenty tired of the phrase but eventually, it occurred to me it would be my only option to do.
I saved up money for two weeks (around $25 dollars) by means of my grandma and uncle. I told my mother to take me to the local Cosco in our area so I can spend the money I collected. I came out with a big bundle of assorted candies of a whopping 50 count all for 20 dollars. When my mother what all that candy was for, all I said was that it was for a project.
I sold each candy for a dollar at my middle school. I was known as the plug for everyone who felt the need to satisfy their sweet tooth. In only one week, I earned my money back and made a profit of 30 dollars. I repeated this little hustle until I was caught by the school security. Students were not allowed to sell items of interest to other students, especially on a great inventory. My parents, unaware of my actions, were called into to the office to discuss my actions. Luckily, I caught a break because it was nearing the school year, and it would make no sense to punish a student so great when it was my first "offense". My mother told the principle she would handle me when we arrived home.
That evening, after much anticipation, my mother came into my room and told me something I would keep to this day: "Don't get caught next time." Surprised at her response, I looked at her in awe as she followed with the question "So how much money have you REALLY been hiding from me."
Second Part of Assignment
Truthfully, the only reason why I enrolled in ENT3003 was that it was a mandatory class for all Innovation Academy students. However, despite the reason why I am in this class, the best thing to do is to learn as much as possible for it may deem beneficial for my future career paths. The more knowledge I attain, the easier it will be to digest the different aspects of the world we live and from that, make it a better place.
I saved up money for two weeks (around $25 dollars) by means of my grandma and uncle. I told my mother to take me to the local Cosco in our area so I can spend the money I collected. I came out with a big bundle of assorted candies of a whopping 50 count all for 20 dollars. When my mother what all that candy was for, all I said was that it was for a project.
I sold each candy for a dollar at my middle school. I was known as the plug for everyone who felt the need to satisfy their sweet tooth. In only one week, I earned my money back and made a profit of 30 dollars. I repeated this little hustle until I was caught by the school security. Students were not allowed to sell items of interest to other students, especially on a great inventory. My parents, unaware of my actions, were called into to the office to discuss my actions. Luckily, I caught a break because it was nearing the school year, and it would make no sense to punish a student so great when it was my first "offense". My mother told the principle she would handle me when we arrived home.
That evening, after much anticipation, my mother came into my room and told me something I would keep to this day: "Don't get caught next time." Surprised at her response, I looked at her in awe as she followed with the question "So how much money have you REALLY been hiding from me."
Second Part of Assignment
Truthfully, the only reason why I enrolled in ENT3003 was that it was a mandatory class for all Innovation Academy students. However, despite the reason why I am in this class, the best thing to do is to learn as much as possible for it may deem beneficial for my future career paths. The more knowledge I attain, the easier it will be to digest the different aspects of the world we live and from that, make it a better place.
2A: Bug List
The unexpected weather has left me with an unprepared wardrobe occasionally.
- Florida weather tends to have a warm humid climate so I have light clothing in my closet.
There is a loud screeching noise coming from the engine everytime I start.
-Rubber in the belts do not do well in the cold weather
I have to turn the ignition key a couple of times before I can start my car after I pass halfway through my gas tank.
-Possibly due to the lack of replacement spark plugs.
I am struggling to receive the financial aid I am entitled to.
-I failed to meet the UF deadline for financial aid when I was really abiding by the FAFSA deadline.
The traffic is ridiculous this time of the semester for the bus.
-Everyone is not accustomed to the beginning of the new semester
I forgot my lunch in the fridge for the day.
- My lunch was not in plain sight.
I have to go home to change from comfortable clothing to work clothing every day.
-My job entails a business casual attire.
I sat in the left-handed seat (I am right handed) after the lecture for one of my classes at Weimer Hall started.
- I was ignorant to the seat I placed myself in.
My headphones fall off every time I put on my hoodie walking to class.
- My wireless headphones are somewhat bulky compared to other models
There are few healthy options to eat after 10 pm
-It is late, there are not many options.
My iPhone reset and deleted all my storage midday. Had to go home and reinstall everything.
-There was a glitch in the software for my iPhone
I forgot to unfreeze my dinner for when I got home.
-I was attending to another ordeal.
I purchased the wrong textbook package from McGraw -Hill for one of my classes.
-I was unaware you had to purchase the product through the school and not on your own.
Every day I need to wake up earlier than I am accustomed to.
-Major pet peeve due to demanding job hours and early 8:30 AM classes.
My roommate has two huskies so all they're hair gets on most of my clothing no matter how much I try to avoid it.
-He has dogs that are part of his family.
I ran out of pasta sauce for my spaghetti.
-Did not put it down on the grocery list
My leather shoes got scraped on my way to class.
-The large rock on the side of the road was camouflaged with the pavement
I left my coffee thermos in another classroom.
- I was in a hurry to get to my job
I forgot to put gas before my early commute to work.
- I found myself too tired to pump gas in after I left work
I left my car and apartment keys in my hometown (6 hours away).
- Had not placed my keys in my bag like the rest of my personal items
The challenge of having to come up with this list of "bugs" that were brought to my attention for the past three days was fairly not that difficult. All the listed items were contrived of me jotting them down every time I noticed the bug, which made it easier to organize for this current blog. Granted I did have some conceptual trouble of figuring out why these bugs happened to be in my life, however, they were no real issue.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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