30A Reflection

Overall I have learned a lot from this class and I will take a lot away from it because it has mainly taught me many life lessons and also personal tips. Not only have I been taught on how to run a business partially but I have also been taught how to utilize good work ethic in the real world. This class has also taught me how many people are out there in the real world who can help.

Although I wouldn't say I am an entrepreneur right now I feel like I have made progress on how to become one. I believe students in the future will continue to like this class because it is really  lot of opinion based assignments and many people now a days don't mind going out of their comfort zone.

29A Venture Concept No. 2

Overall throughout the course of this class I have noticed that library space throughout all Universities in America is something that will always be needed. Especially at the University of Florida library space is very limited and many students keep on asking for more and more library space. One of the big issues with this problem is that for the places that are open for library space they are never opened long enough and this is getting people more and more frustrated.

This is an opportunity that is wide open because library space is something that will be always needed and also it is something that students want. I have talked to several students throughout this year and interviewed many employees and they are all for the more library space and the extended hours on campus. My focus for the people is all college students so mainly the age of 18-26.

I believe that everyone in the world that is a college student is in the need of more library space and space that has 24/7 hour so that they can come and go when they want. For those who don't like to study in their own dorm room or have roommates on off campus houses that distract from studying makes it more effective to have on campus libraries.

Finally I think it will be very easy to get customers on board and get donations and people to sign up with my program to continue to get libraries worldwide. This is something like cell phones because it is a product that will always be needed and never go away.

28A Your Exit Strategy

I agree that is definitely something to look into about our future and plan for the upcoming. Although many people would sell their business to receive a good amount of money to start up something else or get a new job, I personally would continue my business and pass it down to my family members to set up my family for success.

I would continue to keep my business open for as long as I can because it is something that will be needed for a while because as long as college is still going they will always need library space.

This assignment has helped me out a lot because many people once they see money the want to sell their business because all of the large corporations are looking to buy it and offer good prices. From this assignment I learned that I would continue my business to as long as I could so I could pass it down to my family and set them up in the future.

27A Reading Reflection No. 3

The Art of Social Media by Guy Kawalsk

This book was very relatable because it gave me information and the inside scoop on social media. It related the new technology now a days to business and thats why I thought it was very interesting.

This is very relatable to this class because it goes into depth of how social media can effect business. Much about ENT3003 is about your opinion and your ideas and I think that is mainly what social media is and that is very helpful. Although sometimes ads on social media may not help but if you know how to use it to your advantage it can help you in a big way. 

If I had to create an assignment for this class I would make the students make a website that described their product to the readers and the rest of the world. I would also make the students post this on their social media's and see how much feedback they get.

Overall from reading this book I have learned that social media can be a huge asset if you use it in the right way to broadcast your product. 

26A Celebrating Failure

Although this semester has been great for me I have also failed and its mainly come from my Biology class because I am more of a math guy. I am a finance major and I took this biology class because I needed the credit and it has ended hurting my gpa. Although I am doing poorly I am hoping I can grind my way through the final exam and end with a B. Although the first couple of testes I studied a couple days in advance I still struggled on the tests.

From this failure I have learned that studying in the future earlier and in advance can help me. With this failure although it has not been the best for me in the moment it has taught me in the future to study more and learn from my mistakes.

What's Next

Overall I found out that the people who want changes are willing to cooperate and just other buildings on campus that are unneeded and change them into library space. The amount of space on campus for places to study is very limited and something must be done. Although i am looking for money it is mainly to serve the expenses to keep the libraries open later and pay the employees that have to work overtime. While some people may think this isn't a good idea, I think the other way because it is so visible to see all of the students who want different places to stud because there is never enough room for them study when they go to Marston and Library West. My product is something that will help the community which I think is a reason why it will do so well and I think that I will get many people interested. Also the main problems from all 3 of these people was that the libraries are never open late night and they are always packed. The 3 different people all had different characteristics which makes these results more significant.

23A Your Venture's Unfair Advantage

1. My Friend At USC
My friend got the hours of libraries extended at USC and told me about some tips to persuade the school into extending the hours.

2. My Mom
My mom has ran a business since she was 28. I can use her experience and tips to my advantage.

3. Parents with capital to help me start my own business
This is a huge help because although I know other parents for other kids are able to help out in the same way there are also some parents who can't help out.

4. My Communication Skills
For some people it takes time to get comfortable and chat with new people but for me I able to hold a conversation and I feel like that is very important.

5. My Work Ethic
Although many people when they succeed they take their foot off the gas a little, I'm different,  I continue to strive and work like I just failed.

6. Staying Humble
This characteristic I feel is very important because when some people exceed their expectations they will get too cocky and end up failing but I try and stay humble.

7. Knowing my target Market
It is very tough to locate your exact target market so for me I take pride in this because I know my market would be fr college students.

8. College Education
Having a college education from a terrific school is something that is also very special and gives me a huge advantage over some kids who didn't go to college or went to college but not somewhere as good as UF.

9. Personality
Yes everyone has a personality but I believe mine is very beneficial because it allows me to talk to others with ease and communicate my idea to others.

10. Loyalty
This is extremely valuable and is very rare because even if I suffer a little bit I will continue to work very hard and not give up.

Overall I think that my mom is the best source here because she is someone I can talk to on a daily basis and get advice from. She also has been an entrepreneur for many years now and has that experience under her belt.