1) I am a Colombian first-generation student pursuing a visual arts studies BA with a double minor in innovation and entrepreneurship. As the daughter of an artist, I am someone who has learned to be patient and a perfectionist in all I do. I have many aspirations other than in my position in the art world. I want to be someone who can help others and facilitate lives. I think that Go-Go Rides would play a role in my life in the sense that it would fulfill helping people through providing transportation for students.
2) My business targets a specific group of customers: UF students. I'll solve students' unmet needs by providing an alternative and easy mode of transportation. Being able to rent bikes in several places around campus will make everything ten times easier for students.
3) As I previously stated, my customers would all be students. Only people who attend UF and have an active Gator 1 Card can rent the bikes on campus.
4) I believe that my solution is valuable to all my potential customers. I think that they would actually pay money to use my service because it is only benefiting and applies to every UF student, whether they live on campus or not. I mean, who wouldn't want to get to class on time without a doubt?
5) I think that this idea has been though of by many but has not been implemented. What sets me apart from everyone else is that I believe in myself and that possibilities are endless. If i put my mind to something, I won't quit until I obtain it.
In all honesty, I do believe that all of the elements I plan on incorporating in my business fit together. As a determined and motivated person who has nothing but good intentions, a business to solely help students like myself is nothing but a reward. I do not think that there are any weak aspects to my business idea. It will benefit all students, day and night. I think it could really impact the way the University functions on a day-to-day basis.
Hey Isabella, I think your idea is really interesting. Getting to class on time can be a struggle if you don't know how to use the bus system effectively and I do think people would potentially be willing to spend a little bit of money in order to make sure that they could get to class on time. I think if you could find a way to put your idea into action, it could be big on UF's campus. I look forward to seeing your idea being put into effect. If you want to check out my post, you can find it at http://alexbeyrent.blogspot.com/2016/02/idea-napkin-no-1.html.
ReplyDeleteHello. I really think your idea is a great concept, but for some reason I feel like there is something very similar that is offered near or on campus from radio commercials I have heard, but since I am not sure it must not be that popular. Your post is very well written and fluid and it makes me super excited to see that you are working with the student biking community as well. In fact both of our products could possibly go hand in hand during developmental stages. I am creating an app to help bikers be safer on campus. If you want to check out my post you can go here: http://theentrepreneuriaou.blogspot.com/2016/02/idea-napkin-no1-hypothetically.html
ReplyDeleteHi Isabella,
ReplyDeleteI really like your idea. I know that there are bike rental companies in large cities, such as New York City, and they are very successful. I definitely think UF students would use your service and it would be very beneficial and convenient. However, I feel like this service already exists for some reason, possibly by Library West. Great job though! Here's my blog if you want to check it out: http://julianakrevans.blogspot.com/2016/02/idea-napkin-no-1.html
Interesting idea you have Isabella! I think it is a great idea and one that can definitely be very beneficial to kids in college. If you can have a well thought action plan, then this business can potentially go very far. This is definitely an unmet need in the college community and it can save so much time.
ReplyDeleteHere is the link to my blog: http://jtbelga.blogspot.com/2016/02/idea-napkin-no1.html