Problem: Many people are overweight and/or obese. People are living a unhealthy lifestyle. A lot of people go through a drive through even though they know its bad for them, but it is cheap, and easy. Nervous to eat healthy because may be inconvenient or too expensive.
Service/Opportunity: Drive through fruit store.
Cheap options. Sells different kinds of mixed fruit bowls, acai bowls, smoothies etc. Healthy Alternatives. Fast and easy.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
7A Testing the Hypothesis, Part 1
1.) Healthy drive through-
You can order different kinds of mixed fruit bowls, acai bowls, smoothies, etc.
2.) Consumers would rather spend less money going through a drive through for food than to eat a healthy snack, but what if this could change? A cheap, fruit (healthy) drive through.
The who: Consumers who want a fast, cheap snack
The what: Drive through fruit
The why: To provide a healthy, cheap alternative
3.)
- I think this is a good change for people, and I think many people will find this as a good option once they hear about it. It may not be a need to a consumer now, but I am sure many people wish there was something out there like this.
- Some problems could be: How cheap could we get fruit? Where would we get the fruit from? Would a lot of fruit go bad + how much waste? What about off seasons? Would people rather just eat unhealthy food?
- Maybe some people don't want to eat healthy and don't like fruit.
4.)
Taylor Monroe-
Positives: Quicker, healthier alternative. People don't like to get healthy food because they have to go in the store and usually spend a lot of money.
Negatives: Could be more expensive for upkeep due to fresh goods. Require a lot of money to start up the business because of having to go to a farmers market daily. Fruit is something that could go bad.
Nathan Doherty-
positive is it gives people a healthy alternative to fast food and negative is cost to produce which would cause higher sales costs and maybe lower revenue and sales
Jim Stoddard-
The problem with it is how it is different from other businesses. Why would someone want to go there over places like smoothie king or tropical smoothie? Would have to make a clear business plan on what sets you apart. Have to get the goods low enough to make a decent profit. Good idea for those who are trying to be more healthy. Easy and convenient is what people want.
Jason Karpinski-
Trendy idea and could be popular. Marketing could be very unique and fun. Marketing would be easy and would make sense because its to encourage others to eat healthy. Could only appeal to upperclass depending on how much items cost.
John Stoddard-
Concern over products going bad and lots of money being wasted in waste. Concerns about the fruit always being fresh and tasty. Only customers would be those who like fruit and who want to try and eat healthier. Not a huge marker for it.
5.) Interviewing people definitely gave me a better perspective. If I want the business to have cheap items, then I would have to get the fruit for a low cost. I would have to be very diligent with not buying too much at a time so they don't go bad. Could definitely market this pretty easily, but not sure how many people would be into the idea.
You can order different kinds of mixed fruit bowls, acai bowls, smoothies, etc.
2.) Consumers would rather spend less money going through a drive through for food than to eat a healthy snack, but what if this could change? A cheap, fruit (healthy) drive through.
The who: Consumers who want a fast, cheap snack
The what: Drive through fruit
The why: To provide a healthy, cheap alternative
3.)
- I think this is a good change for people, and I think many people will find this as a good option once they hear about it. It may not be a need to a consumer now, but I am sure many people wish there was something out there like this.
- Some problems could be: How cheap could we get fruit? Where would we get the fruit from? Would a lot of fruit go bad + how much waste? What about off seasons? Would people rather just eat unhealthy food?
- Maybe some people don't want to eat healthy and don't like fruit.
4.)
Taylor Monroe-
Positives: Quicker, healthier alternative. People don't like to get healthy food because they have to go in the store and usually spend a lot of money.
Negatives: Could be more expensive for upkeep due to fresh goods. Require a lot of money to start up the business because of having to go to a farmers market daily. Fruit is something that could go bad.
Nathan Doherty-
positive is it gives people a healthy alternative to fast food and negative is cost to produce which would cause higher sales costs and maybe lower revenue and sales
Jim Stoddard-
The problem with it is how it is different from other businesses. Why would someone want to go there over places like smoothie king or tropical smoothie? Would have to make a clear business plan on what sets you apart. Have to get the goods low enough to make a decent profit. Good idea for those who are trying to be more healthy. Easy and convenient is what people want.
Jason Karpinski-
Trendy idea and could be popular. Marketing could be very unique and fun. Marketing would be easy and would make sense because its to encourage others to eat healthy. Could only appeal to upperclass depending on how much items cost.
John Stoddard-
Concern over products going bad and lots of money being wasted in waste. Concerns about the fruit always being fresh and tasty. Only customers would be those who like fruit and who want to try and eat healthier. Not a huge marker for it.
5.) Interviewing people definitely gave me a better perspective. If I want the business to have cheap items, then I would have to get the fruit for a low cost. I would have to be very diligent with not buying too much at a time so they don't go bad. Could definitely market this pretty easily, but not sure how many people would be into the idea.
Friday, January 25, 2019
6A- Identifying Opportunities in Economic and Regulatory Trends
Gainesville ban on plastic bags
I found this news on The Alligator website. I think that luckily people have seen the importance and protecting our environment. I believe that citizens are beginning to realize how detrimental plastic is to the Earth, so they are beginning to take small steps in the right direction. Many people are switching to electric cars, using alternative straws, using bamboo toothbrushes, etc. Due to these settle changes in peoples everyday lives, it should be generally easy for customers to adapt to new environmental advances. This is a great time for environmental friendly companies as they can make very good profits in the years to come. I saw this as an opportunity because I am very into helping the environment and love finding alternative solutions.
Florida's Economy
I found this source while googling new economic advances in Florida. According to floridattrend.com, "Florida's Economy Hits New $1 Trillion GPD Milestone," Florida has become the 17th biggest economy in the world. There are some hurdles to get through, but once doing so, it will continue to increase. I believe this is a great opportunity for those who live in FL. This will become even more attractive to people living in other states who are in search of work. I saw this as an opportunity because I hope to find a job in Florida after graduation, so it is encouraging to learn more about. The growth is great for corporations and will result in more profits.
Solar Energy
Solar Energy industry is booming. It is becoming very prevalent all over the country which is a great opportunity for those in this specific industry. I found this as an opportunity for not only the environment, but for many workers who will find jobs in the industry as well. I was interested in this because I am all about being more and more environmentally friendly.
Minimum Wage
There is much debate about whether or not minimum wage should be increased. Although this topic is controversial for the different political parties, it is something will need to be decided on. The outcome will affect many people, in many different ways. I was interested in this because I am a college student who is working and am used to getting paid low wages.
I found this news on The Alligator website. I think that luckily people have seen the importance and protecting our environment. I believe that citizens are beginning to realize how detrimental plastic is to the Earth, so they are beginning to take small steps in the right direction. Many people are switching to electric cars, using alternative straws, using bamboo toothbrushes, etc. Due to these settle changes in peoples everyday lives, it should be generally easy for customers to adapt to new environmental advances. This is a great time for environmental friendly companies as they can make very good profits in the years to come. I saw this as an opportunity because I am very into helping the environment and love finding alternative solutions.
Florida's Economy
I found this source while googling new economic advances in Florida. According to floridattrend.com, "Florida's Economy Hits New $1 Trillion GPD Milestone," Florida has become the 17th biggest economy in the world. There are some hurdles to get through, but once doing so, it will continue to increase. I believe this is a great opportunity for those who live in FL. This will become even more attractive to people living in other states who are in search of work. I saw this as an opportunity because I hope to find a job in Florida after graduation, so it is encouraging to learn more about. The growth is great for corporations and will result in more profits.
Solar Energy
Solar Energy industry is booming. It is becoming very prevalent all over the country which is a great opportunity for those in this specific industry. I found this as an opportunity for not only the environment, but for many workers who will find jobs in the industry as well. I was interested in this because I am all about being more and more environmentally friendly.
Minimum Wage
There is much debate about whether or not minimum wage should be increased. Although this topic is controversial for the different political parties, it is something will need to be decided on. The outcome will affect many people, in many different ways. I was interested in this because I am a college student who is working and am used to getting paid low wages.
5A- Identifying Local Opportunities
City of Gainesville hosts rally to remove local invasive species
https://www.alligator.org/news/city-of-gainesville-hosts-rally-to-remove-local-invasive-species/article_f96cab2e-1ed4-11e9-8a5f-6b534f1e1df8.html
1.) The article is about 600 plus people (including Boy Scouts) helping to maintain the Earth a garden and not a place with tons of weeds. They talk about how it promoted people being outside and enjoying fresh air, all while maintaining the beauty of the Earth.
2.) A certain plant is killing others and is bad for the environment.
3.) People of Gainesville who are concerned with destruction of the environment.
Youth vaping increases in Alachua County
https://www.alligator.org/news/youth-vaping-increases-in-alachua-county/article_91200192-1dd5-11e9-9850-bbdf28ac9a68.html
1.) The article gives statistics of how much vaping has increased. Organizations are trying to come up with ways to combat the increasing numbers and holding gas stations responsible for not always carding.
2.) More kids are vaping than ever before
3.) The kids' health is being affected.
Lawsuit filed, donations collected following I-75 crash
https://www.alligator.org/news/lawsuit-filed-donations-collected-following-i--crash/article_9e3a42c6-1ae6-11e9-8f1b-5bb7a74e0cde.html
1.) Article discusses the deadly accident that took place. Lawsuit filed against the semi truck company that was involved in the crash. There is a section about ways to help and donate those affected.
2.) Many lives were lost
3.) Company being sued, families of the victims
3 Live Oak young children die after getting trapped in chest freezer
https://www.alligator.org/news/live-oak-young-children-die-after-getting-trapped-in-chest/article_d70818f8-186b-11e9-8d43-5fcb4b891f8e.html
1.) Article discusses how kids were playing outside and climbed into a freezer resulting in them not being able to escape and dying. No foul play was suspected, purely accidental.
2.) Three young kids lost their lives
3.) Guardians of the victims
Gainesville restaurants offer meals for furloughed federal employees
https://www.alligator.org/news/gainesville-restaurants-offer-meals-for-furloughed-federal-employees/article_c82babda-2061-11e9-b4bd-3f1d9c22749c.html
1.) Many federal employees aren't being paid and a few listed restaurants are giving back to those who are affected by the shutdown.
2.) Federal employees aren't being paid and some can't afford food
3.) federal employees
https://www.alligator.org/news/city-of-gainesville-hosts-rally-to-remove-local-invasive-species/article_f96cab2e-1ed4-11e9-8a5f-6b534f1e1df8.html
1.) The article is about 600 plus people (including Boy Scouts) helping to maintain the Earth a garden and not a place with tons of weeds. They talk about how it promoted people being outside and enjoying fresh air, all while maintaining the beauty of the Earth.
2.) A certain plant is killing others and is bad for the environment.
3.) People of Gainesville who are concerned with destruction of the environment.
Youth vaping increases in Alachua County
https://www.alligator.org/news/youth-vaping-increases-in-alachua-county/article_91200192-1dd5-11e9-9850-bbdf28ac9a68.html
1.) The article gives statistics of how much vaping has increased. Organizations are trying to come up with ways to combat the increasing numbers and holding gas stations responsible for not always carding.
2.) More kids are vaping than ever before
3.) The kids' health is being affected.
Lawsuit filed, donations collected following I-75 crash
https://www.alligator.org/news/lawsuit-filed-donations-collected-following-i--crash/article_9e3a42c6-1ae6-11e9-8f1b-5bb7a74e0cde.html
1.) Article discusses the deadly accident that took place. Lawsuit filed against the semi truck company that was involved in the crash. There is a section about ways to help and donate those affected.
2.) Many lives were lost
3.) Company being sued, families of the victims
3 Live Oak young children die after getting trapped in chest freezer
https://www.alligator.org/news/live-oak-young-children-die-after-getting-trapped-in-chest/article_d70818f8-186b-11e9-8d43-5fcb4b891f8e.html
1.) Article discusses how kids were playing outside and climbed into a freezer resulting in them not being able to escape and dying. No foul play was suspected, purely accidental.
2.) Three young kids lost their lives
3.) Guardians of the victims
Gainesville restaurants offer meals for furloughed federal employees
https://www.alligator.org/news/gainesville-restaurants-offer-meals-for-furloughed-federal-employees/article_c82babda-2061-11e9-b4bd-3f1d9c22749c.html
1.) Many federal employees aren't being paid and a few listed restaurants are giving back to those who are affected by the shutdown.
2.) Federal employees aren't being paid and some can't afford food
3.) federal employees
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Forming an Opportunity Belief
1.) Boat ride that takes you to and from different states surrounding the Gulf of Mexico.
2.) A little back story on my idea is that I am constantly traveling back and forth between Florida and Louisiana. My boyfriend is stationed in New Orleans, and I am constantly either driving eight hours or driving to Tampa or Orlando to fly out - and let me tell you it gets old really fast. It got me thinking that it would be really cool to take a boat ride.The unmet need is that there isn't a fun and different experience of traveling to different states other than what already currently exists. People who have this need for a boat alternative, would be people who might be terrified of flying or people who get extremely bored on car rides. This could even be for people who are like me, who are sick of constantly traveling the same way. Also, this would be for people who travel often or for people who just want to travel more in general. People just fly or drive because those have always been the only options, but when googling boat shuttle rides across the Gulf of Mexico, there was hardly anything that showed up. I am about 60-70 percent sure that this opportunity exists and that people would be excited about this idea.
3.)
A.) Laura Stoddard (aka my mom who is terrified of flying on airplanes)
I knew asking my mom would be good for this because she would be one who is definitely in favor of this opportunity. My mom thinks that this would be a great alternative for her when she wants to travel to see me or my boyfriend when we are in Louisiana. She said how she sometimes doesn't travel because she is so afraid of flying and that this would encourage her to travel more. She said she gets sea sick sometimes and so would other people so that is something to think about. She thinks this is definitely a good solution to those who are afraid of traveling a certain way. My mom didn't recognize the need until I pointed out the idea.
B.) Nathan Doherty (my boyfriend who is in the USCG)
My boyfriend is in the same boat as me, as he is always traveling back and forth as well to see me. He admits he has thought about this opportunity as well, but that he has never considered it a dire need. Since he is in the military, he only has select days off, and he doesn't know how fast this would be compared to just flying or driving. He would rather take the fastest route possible as he only has a certain amounts of days free, but he understands how this could be a cool alternative for those who might have more time on their hands. He thinks this is a decent solution, but not something he would ever consider over current transportation.
C.) Mecca Wali (Roommate who likes to travel)
I thought my roommate would like this idea because I know she is always up for adventure and loves doing new things. She also pointed out that this is definitely not a need for her personally and not something she has ever thought about. She thinks that after hearing my ideas, that it would be a cool experience and great for those who hate traveling certain ways. She said if she had something like spring break, where she had optimal time to travel, then she would definitely want to go on a bus shuttle. She was satisfied with this opportunity and thinks it would be a new experience.
4.)REFLECT: I definitely learned that there are many different perspectives to this topic. As Professor Pryor was saying in his explanation video, some needs that I feel are important aren't necessarily important to everyone else. However, this also showed me that there are similar people in my boat or who are terrified of flying, that this is something people would be excited about. All in all though, I realized that this is definitely not a NEED for people. It is not something people will die without, but it is just a fun idea that would be a unique experience for people.
5.) I believe that the original opportunity is still definitely there. I think it would be a great alternative for people and something new and exciting to try other than just typical travel plans. I think that my ideas for this opportunity has definitely shifted a little bit. I say that because it gave me more ideas of the type of people who would actually go on these bus shuttles. I think it is extremely pivotal that entrepreneurs should adapt based off customer feedback. I don't believe that you can be a successful entrepreneur if your customers aren't happy, so I feel that feedback is extremely necessary and should certainly be sought out for.
2.) A little back story on my idea is that I am constantly traveling back and forth between Florida and Louisiana. My boyfriend is stationed in New Orleans, and I am constantly either driving eight hours or driving to Tampa or Orlando to fly out - and let me tell you it gets old really fast. It got me thinking that it would be really cool to take a boat ride.The unmet need is that there isn't a fun and different experience of traveling to different states other than what already currently exists. People who have this need for a boat alternative, would be people who might be terrified of flying or people who get extremely bored on car rides. This could even be for people who are like me, who are sick of constantly traveling the same way. Also, this would be for people who travel often or for people who just want to travel more in general. People just fly or drive because those have always been the only options, but when googling boat shuttle rides across the Gulf of Mexico, there was hardly anything that showed up. I am about 60-70 percent sure that this opportunity exists and that people would be excited about this idea.
3.)
A.) Laura Stoddard (aka my mom who is terrified of flying on airplanes)
I knew asking my mom would be good for this because she would be one who is definitely in favor of this opportunity. My mom thinks that this would be a great alternative for her when she wants to travel to see me or my boyfriend when we are in Louisiana. She said how she sometimes doesn't travel because she is so afraid of flying and that this would encourage her to travel more. She said she gets sea sick sometimes and so would other people so that is something to think about. She thinks this is definitely a good solution to those who are afraid of traveling a certain way. My mom didn't recognize the need until I pointed out the idea.
B.) Nathan Doherty (my boyfriend who is in the USCG)
My boyfriend is in the same boat as me, as he is always traveling back and forth as well to see me. He admits he has thought about this opportunity as well, but that he has never considered it a dire need. Since he is in the military, he only has select days off, and he doesn't know how fast this would be compared to just flying or driving. He would rather take the fastest route possible as he only has a certain amounts of days free, but he understands how this could be a cool alternative for those who might have more time on their hands. He thinks this is a decent solution, but not something he would ever consider over current transportation.
C.) Mecca Wali (Roommate who likes to travel)
I thought my roommate would like this idea because I know she is always up for adventure and loves doing new things. She also pointed out that this is definitely not a need for her personally and not something she has ever thought about. She thinks that after hearing my ideas, that it would be a cool experience and great for those who hate traveling certain ways. She said if she had something like spring break, where she had optimal time to travel, then she would definitely want to go on a bus shuttle. She was satisfied with this opportunity and thinks it would be a new experience.
4.)REFLECT: I definitely learned that there are many different perspectives to this topic. As Professor Pryor was saying in his explanation video, some needs that I feel are important aren't necessarily important to everyone else. However, this also showed me that there are similar people in my boat or who are terrified of flying, that this is something people would be excited about. All in all though, I realized that this is definitely not a NEED for people. It is not something people will die without, but it is just a fun idea that would be a unique experience for people.
5.) I believe that the original opportunity is still definitely there. I think it would be a great alternative for people and something new and exciting to try other than just typical travel plans. I think that my ideas for this opportunity has definitely shifted a little bit. I say that because it gave me more ideas of the type of people who would actually go on these bus shuttles. I think it is extremely pivotal that entrepreneurs should adapt based off customer feedback. I don't believe that you can be a successful entrepreneur if your customers aren't happy, so I feel that feedback is extremely necessary and should certainly be sought out for.
My Entrepreneurship Story
Throughout my life, I have been extremely exposed to entrepreneurship. My dad Jim Stoddard, has many job titles. He is an entrepreneur and has been my whole entire life. He has always hated working for other people and wanted to have his own freedom. My dad is actually an adjunct professor at USF and even teaches entrepreneur classes. He has owned multiple businesses in the past and has come up with lots of ideas that he has worked on through the years. He just came out with a book he wrote called The Financial Pocketknife, and you can even by it on Amazon. The book talks about financial tools and life insurance. I am actually going to a convention with him to Las Vegas at the end of the month that he is speaking at to help him sell books.
I'm sure after reading this, you can tell why I decided to take this class. My dad really encouraged me to and has always wanted me to do something with business when I started college. I am a Telecommunications major but am minoring in business. I want to be a social media marketer, so I figured taking businesses classes could only benefit me.
Here is a picture of my dad that he uses as his business cover photo on Facebook. This photo is used to promote his book and shows how he is able to also speak about his book ideals to crowds.
I'm sure after reading this, you can tell why I decided to take this class. My dad really encouraged me to and has always wanted me to do something with business when I started college. I am a Telecommunications major but am minoring in business. I want to be a social media marketer, so I figured taking businesses classes could only benefit me.
Bug List Assignment
Bug List:
1.) I drive a lot from Gainesville to New Orleans. It really scares me driving at night because I am always afraid that I am going to hit an animal such as a deer and it will make me crash. I wish there was away for accidents like that to not be so prevalent.
WH?: deers have horrible eyesight and can’t tell that there are about to cross a busy road. Roads too close to nature.
2.) It bugs me in general to see a bunch of roadkill on the side of the road. I hate seeing it, and I wish there was something we could do about it.
WHY? I don't think that there are enough jobs out there that come and clean the roads and pick up these dead animals.
3.) It bugs me that my phone and computer battery dies. I wish there was a way for it to last way longer.
WHY? Technology businesses haven't found a way to make devices last longer yet.
4.) It bugs me how hot Ben Hill Griffin stadium can be during football games.
WHY? There is not much, if any shade provided.
5.) It bothers me how difficult it is to park on campus
WHY? There are not enough parking garages and parking spaces available
6.) It bugs me how you can only really fly or drive from FL to states surrounding the Gulf of Mexico. I wish there was many boat service options to change it up and for a fun experience.
WHY? People depend so heavily on planes and there isn't much, if at all, options for boat trips.
7.) It bugs me how often I lose my debit/credit card or even cash sometimes. I know we are now able to put our card on our phones and pay for stuff that way, but not enough places have that technology yet.
WHY? Probably expensive technology
8.) It bugs me how drive throughs only have one line.
WHY? Not enough land or workers.
9.) It bugs me how long it takes to straighten unruly hair.
WHY? There isn't more of an efficient way of doing your hair yet.
10.) It bugs me how damaging heating products are to your hair.
WHY? No other options out there other than using heat to manage hair.
11.) It bugs me how hot my room gets due to direct sunlight through windows even with the air on. I wish there was a way for the windows to be able to control the temperature in some way.
WHY? There isn't anything out there yet to help with this solution. There isn't anything stopping the direct heat.
12.) It bugs me how hard it is to remove tile from the ground in a home.
WHY? Very hard to tear up because each tile shatters everywhere and becomes messy.
13.) It bugs me how if you forgot to turn off a light in a different room that you're in, that you have to get up and turn it off. I wish there was a way to control it on your phone or something.
WHY? Houses aren't wired with those types of capabilities yet.
14.) It bugs me how loud washing machines/dryers/dishwashers/toilets are. I wish there was a way for it to not be so loud.
WHY? There is so much commotion and moving parts going on in each object.
15.) It bugs me how car tires pop easily or how they get something stuck in it easily.
WHY? There is lots of debris that cars go over, and rubber isn't strong enough to withstand some of it.
16.) It bugs me how sunglasses break so easily
WHY? Many are cheaply made and are easy to break.
17.) It bugs me how little we know about the ocean.
WHY? There are depths of the ocean that is too hard for people to get to or too deep to survive.
18.) It bugs me how we need gas to fill up cars/planes/boats. Some have gone electric but not all.
WHY? Not enough companies have switched or figured out how to go to electric
19.) It bugs me how showers take a minute or so to heat up.
WHY? The heater capabilities don't allow for water to automatically go to being hot.
20.) It bugs me how if you forget to lock something, you have to go back and lock it. Not even just your front door, but bedroom door or anything else you would want to lock.
WHY? Houses aren't wired yet to be able to lock something from your phone.
REFLECTION:
I found this assignment to be somewhat difficult. I got through the first ten faster than I had anticipated, but then had a tricky time once I got to 15. It was hard to come up with things that already had a fix to them in some capacity. It was also just hard to think about everything things that bother me on an everyday basis.
Monday, January 14, 2019
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