Thursday, October 27, 2011

Market Research Analysis

http://www.kwiksurveys.com/?s=OIJEOK_e381f82

The purpose of this survey is to find out what my customers want and get some feedback from them. This survey will help my business and will affect how I run my business. It will help me get a headstart on my business.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Market Research

Market research is an essential part of any business that wants to offer products or services that are focused and well-targeted. Business decisions that are based on good intelligence and good market research can minimize risk and pay dividends and by making market research part of your business process. By collecting data on factors that affect your business, you already have a head start on your competition. You can also collect data on your competition, and see who’s the customer favorite and see who is in the bottom of the food chain. Ultimately, collecting data on anything can help any situation but in the business world in can be a huge difference from your business being a huge success, to it being a huge fail.  

Friday, October 21, 2011

REFLECTION ON CHAPTER 3

I have learned a ton of interesting and valuable information in Chapter 3! I learned the eight entrepreneurial trends. The eight entrepreneurial trends include, internet business, home based, strategic alliance, social responsible non-profit business, corporate ventures, services, outsourcing and focus on technology. They all differ from each other in how they are made, how they are run, where they are run, and many other ways; but together they make up the business world and they all have their own effect on the society they are in. I learned the difference between a franchisee and a franchisor. The franchisee is the buyer of the franchise, while the franchisor is the seller of a franchise. They have many similarities and difference which I learned thanks to the vin diagram. I also learned about trade magazines, trade shows and specialty magazines which are all huge parts of the business world! They are magazines based on the business world that let you know what is going on and can keep you updated. I learned that demographics are personal characteristics that describe a community. The main point I really learned is this chapter is all about the “franchise”. I never knew any of this information before taking this class. A franchise is a legal agreement to begin a new business in the name of a recognized company. It’s a quick way to start your own business without all of the other obstacles you have to deal with, when starting a business from scratch. The only down fall is that you aren’t your own boss because your just taking ownership of a store but you still have a higher power to answer too. Over all, this was one of my favorite lessons yet and I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the business world!  

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

FRANCHISE VIDEO feedback

We watched a franchise video in class. It was a video to show us how to get started on buying a franchise. It showed us how many companies are sold in the U.S. as franchises. A franchise lets people own/run business without risk of a typical start up. It showed us some of the steps in purchasing a franchise. For example, step one of buying a franchise is getting a copy of the FDD. The FDD is an acronym for, Franchise Disclosure Document. The normal start-up cost is $200,000. A Franchise fee is usually varies from $10,000 to $50,000. Lenders rely on the Small Business Administration for franchise information. Item 20 helps you learn more about store openings, closings, franchisees numbers, and gives you an idea of the success you should expect from your franchise. It was a great informal video!

Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/74720473/

Monday, October 17, 2011

ENTREPRENEURIAL TRENDS

I think the Strategic Alliance is the most successful Entrepreneurial Trend. I say this because you work together with another successful company, to make more profit. You also attract your clientele and theirs. So you can possibly increase your sales by getting some of their buyers to buy your products. This is why I think the Strategic Alliance is the most successful entrepreneurial trend.

RELFLECTION OF CHAP. 2

I learned a ton of things in Chapter 2. I learned the rewards and risks of taking on a business and becoming an entrepreneur. I learned the difference between capital and investment. I learned that competition is everywhere, even in the business world. As an entrepreneur, you have more freedom than your employees. You can choose to work from home or from a work place. As an entrepreneur you make an economic contribution to the community. I learned the skills you need to organize a business. I learned the 12 characteristics you need to be a successful entrepreneurs. I learned a lot in chapter 2 and look forward to getting more business knowledge.

Monday, September 12, 2011

12 CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ENTREPRENEUR

I chose Risk-taking to be the most important characteristic that every entrepreneur must have. I chose this to be the best characteristic out of the 12 for many reasons. If you are scared to take risk and don’t believe it’s going to be worth it, you can never be a successful entrepreneur! Taking risks is the first step in being an entrepreneur. If you can’t comfortably take the risks of investing in your business then you can’t be a successful entrepreneur. You have to be willing to take risks that you think and truly believe is going to benefit your business, without knowing the outcome. It’s as simple as that.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Why be an entrepreneur? Post your collage on your blog. in paragraph form, explain in detail the reasoning behind the words chosen. It must relate to REWARDS, RISK, and CHARACTERISTICS.

My collage portrays some of the many risks and rewards of being an entrepreneur and taking on a business venture. Taking on a business venture is one of the most risky tasks you can take on and challenge yourself with, because your business can easily fail leaving you with debt. You never know if the population is going to take a liking to your business or if it will just flop. Although it’s a huge risk starting up a business there are also many rewards too, and in my opinion the rewards outweigh the risks. I have portrayed many rewards on my collage. I chose to put the #1 Cash Rewards Program because If your business becomes successful than so will your bank account.  In my opinion, by doing something you enjoy, doing it on your schedule, being your own boss, and making bank at the same time, it would ultimately be the #1 Cash Rewards Program.  I included the SUMMER: (now available at home) because by taking on your own business, that means you are going to be your own boss.  This means that you can choose when you want to go into work, or if you want to work from home, meaning that you could enjoy your summer at your house. I included RICHER on my collage because essentially by owning a successful business you will become richer in pocket, mind and body. I included EXPERIENCE on my board because as you go on and build your business you’re going to build experience (from mistakes and competition) and knowledge, which will help you in life and in the business world. I included the designed house, because you can build your dream house from scratch by being your own boss. You will have the money and the resources to build your own house; you will also have the times on your hands to design your house because you’re not on a schedule. I included the family cooking in the kitchen, because by running a business you may not get to spend time with your family as much as you wish. I included the nice car because you can have just about any car you want if your business is a success! If your business flops then you will not be buying this nice car but probably riding the Marta… but good try though! I included the picture of the lady doing labor in the corner because by owning your own business you won’t be doing labor; you will be hiring people to do that for you. I included the credit card to represent debt. If your business is a success then you won’t need credit cards but if it isn’t then you will be in debt and probably be dependent on credit cards. I included the beach ball to represent vacation which your family could take when they wanted, because you’re not on a certain schedule. I included FED UP because you might get fed up with the hardships of owning a business and quit doing it.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

There are many rewards to taking on an Entrepreneurship and being an Entrepreneur. One of the most obvious rewards is that you can be your own boss. By being your own boss it ultimately means that you almost free to do what you want. You can set up your own schedule. If you’re not a morning person then you can go into work at night, or vice versa. You can also know where your job stands and know if your business is in trouble, opposed to waking up one morning and getting fired. Other than being your own boss, you’re going to be doing something that you enjoy and not something you dread doing. You are also making bank if your business is a success! You can also be creative and everything you do is up to you, your in control of YOUR business. That’s the best reward to me.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Chapter 1- What is Enterpreneurship? Discuss in detail what you learned from Chapter 1. New terms, etc.

Entrepreneurship is being an entrepreneur, which can be defined as a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk. I have learned a lot from Chapter 1. I learned a vast amount of new terms in Chapter 1. Most of the new terms I learned were incorporated in my game board including, Supply and Demand, Monopoly, Free Enterprise System, The Market Structure, Equilibrium, etc. I also learned about the Entrepreneurial Start-up Process which is very interesting because no steps are known be "the most important step", they are all important. I learned how the Entrepreneur affects the economy and his/her community. I’ve learned a lot in Chapter 1 and I look forward to learning more throughout the year!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

WHAT IS ECONOMICS AND HOW IS IT IMPORTANT TO ENTREPRENEURS?

Economics is the branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth. Entrepreneurs are innovators, they create new goods and services, they improve existing products, and they observe an opportunity. They also provide choice, they add a variety to the market place. They also provide jobs, they hire workers for their businesses. They consume resources which supplies jobs in the industry to supply those resources. Ultimately they help the economy grow and they help the community there in grow.

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PROCESS

I picked "The Enviroment" as the most important step of the Entrepreneurial Start-Up Process. I chose "The Enviroment" because no matter what kind of business you are trying to start, your enviroment is going to have a huge affect on your business. All of the other steps are a huge part of the process but "The Enviroment" is the depending factor. After you complete all  the other steps if your in an enviroment that  your product does not attract, its going to be so much harder for your business to excel. I say this because if your goods and services do not interest the type of community your in, then your products will not sell and your business is most likely to colapse.  

Monday, August 22, 2011

MY GAME!!

Entrepreneur Wars!
                                      

WHO CAN KEEP THEIR BUSINESS VENTURE UP AND RUNNING?
DIRECTIONS

YOU WILL BEGIN WITH ROLLING YOUR DIE AND SEEING WHICH BUSINESS YOU END UP LANDING ON. ONCE YOU LAND ON A BUSINESS YOU GET PICK THAT CARD AND COLLECT YOUR MONEY. EVERY PLAYER MUST HAVE A DIFFERENT BUSINESS, SO YOU ROLL THE DIE UNTIL YOU LAND ON A BUSINESS THAT HAS NOT BEEN LANDED ON YET. AFTER THAT YOU JUST KEEP ROLLING THE DICE AND DEPENDING ON WHAT COLOR SQUARE YOU LAND ON, DEPENDS ON THE COLOR DECK YOU PICK OUT OF. FOR INSTANCE, IF YOU LAND ON A BLUE SQUARE YOU PICK A CARD OUT OF THE BLUE DECK. YOU KEEP ROLLING THE DIE AND PICKING YOUR CARDS UNTIL YOUR BUSINESS EITHER ENDS OR COMES OUT ON TOP!
DESCRIPTION

THIS GAME WILL BRING YOUR TRUE ENTREPRENEURIAL QUALITIES OUT OF YOU. YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE ON AN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TRY TO KEEP IT UP AND RUNNING. YOUR GOING TO SEE HOW THE ECONOMICS WILL EFFECT YOUR BUSINESS CYCLE. YOUR GOING TO FIND OUT HOW HARD IT IS TO PICK THE WANTS AND NEEDS OF YOUR BUSINESS WHEN YOUR GOODS BECOME SCARCE. ITS GOING TO BE A TOOTH AND NAIL FIGHT. GOOD LUCK AND MAY THE BEST ENTREPRENEUR WIN!

PIECES
1 DICE
5 PAWNS TO REPRESENT EACH PLAYER
5 DIFFERENT DECKS OF CARDS
1 DECK OF CARDS OF THE BUSINESS YOU LAND ON
MONEY

Friday, August 12, 2011

My logo represents the culture of the Caribbean, and my restaurant "Saveurs De' Caraibes". The name of this restaurant means flavors of the Caribbean in French. I want to include all of the flavors from Latin, Creole, Jamaican and many more. I have deep roots in the Caribbean and I want to include them all in my business. I also want my family to have a part in my restaurant. I chose this logo because it really gives off that island Caribbean feel. Every country in the Caribbean is an island so it can relate to all of them. It would also give Americans that tourists feel, as if they were trying something new. The purpose of my logo is to attract customers to my restaurant and make it feel welcoming.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

I am Shawn Corey Carter. I was born on December, 4, 1969. I grew up in the Marcy housing projects, in Brooklyn, New York. I attended Eli Whitney High School until it closed. After it closed I attended, George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School. I started rapping and getting known in the early 1980's, but it wasn't until 1995 that I signed with Roc-A-Fella Records. I got my stage name, "Jay-Z", and my career took off. I later married my current wife, Beyonce Knowles, who is just as famous, as I am. I am a proud husband. I have invested stock in Carols Daughter's beauty products. I am a co-owner of the 40/40 Club in New York. I serve as a co-brand director for Budweiser Select. I am part owner of the New Jersey Nets, which I plan to move to Brooklyn. I am the founder of the urban clothing brand Rocawear along with Damon Dash. I sold the rights to the Rocawear brand to Iconix Brand Group, for $204 million. I have had a successful life and plan and doing a lot more. I am Shawn Corey Carter.