14A

The behaviors I have used/ developed to keep up with this course is patience, time management, and consistency. This course requires your full attention and the patience to seek out the full knowledge you will need to advance in this course and in life. This course not only prepares you for future entrepreneurship but also prepares you to think critically and apply methods used in everyday business ventures.

There were plenty of times where I felt like giving up when I felt like an assignment required more from me than I could give, however, that was me merely being an obstacle in my own path. College work, aside from this class is labor intensive, and when I felt like I was overwhelmed, I had to realize that I could do it, and I have a week to complete the assignment on time. By managing my time properly, I was able to see beyond the overwhelming feeling and persevere through.

The three tips I would offer next semester's students would be to develop time management skills, gain patience, and to reach beyond critically thinking in this class setting. By applying critical thinking skills throughout your daily life, it makes it easier to analyze and process difficult material and approaches.

13A

The book I read was Coco Chanel by Lisa Chaney. I have heard the brand and name, Coco Chanel while growing up, however, I never fully looked into the entrepreneur herself.

 While being able to overcome her childhood struggles of being raised in an orphanage, she was able to accomplish her goals and aspirations for her business of a fashion designer. She was able to overcome her obstacles and changed the perception of fashion.

With all of her success, it came as a surprise to find out her relationship/ ties to a Nazi military officer, in which she used to take advantage of Aryan property laws to remove her Jewish business partners Pierre and Paul Wertheimer.

Due to the Economic Depression in the 1930s, her company suffered and this strain resulted in the firing of her employees and the closing of her shops. In the mid-1940s, Coco Chanel re-opened her shops, and continued her advancements in the fashion industry. Facing scrutiny due to her affiliation to a Nazi official, she presumed to leave Paris and lived the rest of her life out in Switzerland, until her death in 1971.

Coco Chanel was very outspoken, brave, and innovative. Her clothes were a fashion and political statement to the world for women empowerment, and to break societal norms of the superiority of men over women. Although this reading was very informative, at times it lacked details about relationships she had and more about her life.

Questions:
1) How would you evaluate your success over the past years?
2) During such a sensitive time (WWII), do you believe you would have tried to go to different lengths to remove your business partners to avoid public scrutiny?

The answer to these questions would help to understand the failings and the possible solutions to fi the wrong the public saw in her decisions. It would also show if she valued her own decisions and her self-values over the opinions of others.

I believe her opinion of hard work was to do what is uncomfortable to achieve success. I believe she is a woman who stepped out of her comfort zone to achieve the success she did. Even when she had to close her shops, she could have succumbed to her failure, however, she was persistent in her efforts of continuing her success.

12A

The segment I focused on was location and age group of the individuals. During my interviews, all of the interviewees showed the awareness of their need for food delivery services due to their hectic schedules, lack of transportation, and its convenience, especially during the weekends around lunch or dinner time during the week. To find a solution to their problem 2/3 said they search for "food delivery services near me" on their mobile device, the other person said she already has prior knowledge of the service she wants to use and is conditioned to go to the food delivery app. Their discovery of food delivery services were through ads, and friends talking about using them.

11A

I am a college student who has limited to no transportation. I rely heavily on food delivery services because it is convenient. However, many food delivery services are either too expensive, or lack the variety of options I want/need when making a decision of what I want to eat. So, I decided to use this growing opportunity. Although Eazy Eatz looks like your regular delivery service, it adds variety to the competition. Eazy Eatz has reduced the delivery cost for customer convenience,  and regardless of location (within city limits), Eazy Eatz wants to add more restaurant choices. The demographic I am looking  to target are college students specifically, and families who live within the college area. Making it more accessible to college students, will not only save them money, but also time.

8A

1)      Opportunity: There has been an increase in delivery services, as they have become more convenient for people who don’t want the hassle of getting into traffic to get food, or simply don’t want to leave the comfort of their home. Businesses, such as restaurants and especially fast food restaurants, have branched into the market of partnering with delivery services. This not only expands their market but also benefits your average consumer who doesn’t want to leave the comfort of their own home.

2)      By creating a more cost-effective food delivering service that expands its variations of restaurants in different areas, would be more effective. By having multiple food trucks that not only delivers but offers the same great tasting foods as competitive restaurants in one, can bring any flavor to the homes and mouths of many, without any hassle. 

7A

1)      Opportunity: There has been an increase in delivery services, as they have become more convenient for people who don’t want the hassle of getting into traffic to get food, or simply don’t want to leave the comfort of their home. Businesses, such as restaurants and especially fast food restaurants, have branched into the market of partnering with delivery services. This not only expands their market but also benefits your average consumer who doesn’t want to leave the comfort of their own home.

2)      Many people who are looking for a more convenient way to receive their food without the hassle of leaving the comfort of their home, workplace, etc.

The Who: People (students, local citizens, adults, teenagers, etc.)

The What: They are looking for a more effective way to get their food while being in the comfort of their home.

The Why: People will be able to get their food at the comfort of their own home, workplace, etc., it is also more effective and convenient.

3)      Hypothesis: I believe many people experience this need, depending on the distanced and price of the delivery services.

4)      After interviewing five people I found that many people find delivery services to be convenient when they want to be lazy or are too busy. However, many people also believe the high prices and limitations of restaurants offered can be a deterrent. When asked how often they use these services, the average number fluctuated between 1 to 3 times each week. I found that it depends on location, transportation availability, and the true desire for that specific food.