My entrepreneurial idea is to create a series of Frozen Yogurt Shops on College Campus' throughout the country. I came up with this idea because I feel as though their are no healthy dessert options on numerous college campus'. The Yogurt Shops would be available for delivery and they would provide simple ways to place the orders. Also it would be effortless to communicate with the employees working at our shops.
This project has allowed me to realize various things about being an entrepreneur. For one it has made me realize how important the Internet and technology are, and in order for a successful business you must utilize all of the technology that surrounds modern day society. Also it has made me realize how anything is possible and how blogging and other social networks help to further entrepreneurial ideas in countless ways.
In order to turn my idea into reality it would be necessary for me to have money in order to launch the Yogurt Shops. It would also be necessary that I would be connected with society and its new inventions through technology. I need to be familiar with twitter, facebook and other networking websites so that I could inform the public on openings, promotions, and other important messages that I intend to broadcast.
To me entrepreneurship is having new and innovative ideas. Being an entrepreneur you must be prepared to take risks for a very generous outcome. The Yogurt shops could either be very successful or not successful. I feel as though my idea is very modern and people will respond positively towards it. But being an entrepreneur you take the risk of your ideas failing or succeeding.
Some challenges that The Yogurt Shops might experience if they were to become real would be getting it started. Getting the business started at first would be a challenge because of various things. Some of these challenges include financial stability, the ability to equip the Frozen Yogurt Shops with all of the supplies that that need in order to be successful.
Knowing what I know now about technology, I might have chosen a different business to start. Frozen Yogurt Shops has a limitation on how successful it can be, they cannot produce an endless amount of revenue. If I were to do this project all over again I would have created a different business, such as a company that rents high fashion designer couture gowns to people for a special occasion.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Week 3-Application Software
Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks. Application Software has various uses. Some include: making buisness activities more efficient, assisting with graphics and miltimedia projects; to support home, personal, and educational tasks, and to facilitate communications.
For the yogurt shops that I plan to open, application software will be key to running a successful and well-organized buisness. There are a multitude of softwares that will contribute to the yogurt shops. These different softwares include Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database. Presentation, Note Taking, PIM, Business Software for Phones, Business Software Suite, Project Management, Accounting, Document Management, and Enterprise Computing.
At the yogurt shops I hope to be able to utilize the Business Software Suite. This is a collection of individual programs avaialble together as a unit. It will include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and e-mail. I plan to use this software suite because it will end up being alot cheaper than purchasing each software individually, and it will be more simple to utilize.
For the yogurt shops that I plan to open, application software will be key to running a successful and well-organized buisness. There are a multitude of softwares that will contribute to the yogurt shops. These different softwares include Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database. Presentation, Note Taking, PIM, Business Software for Phones, Business Software Suite, Project Management, Accounting, Document Management, and Enterprise Computing.
At the yogurt shops I hope to be able to utilize the Business Software Suite. This is a collection of individual programs avaialble together as a unit. It will include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and e-mail. I plan to use this software suite because it will end up being alot cheaper than purchasing each software individually, and it will be more simple to utilize.
Week 4-System Unit
The system unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. A system unit includes drive bay(s), power supply, sound card, video card, processor, and memory. In a system unit the processor interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.
In our yogurt shops there would be both desktop personal computers and also notebook computers. In the desktop computer the electronic components and most storage devices are part of the system unit, the kyboard, mouse, microphone, monitor, printer, USB flash drive, scanner, Web cam, and speakers would be considered outside the system unit. Although in a personal notebook the keyboard, speakers, and pointing devices are connected to the system unit. All computers and mobile devices have system units. It will be important that our employees will know and be familair with the electricle components of a system unit. This is because it is very likely that at some point or other the employees will have to open the system unit on a desktop in order to replace or install a new electronic component.
Week 9- Databases
Databases are comprised of information sotred in a logical way. Databases are used becauuse of 3 different things. First, managing vast amounts of information. Secondly they are capabal of performing quick queries. Thirdly they have the ability to make quick decisions about information.
People who design databases must be extremely logical thinkers. Databases will be the central brain and organizational tool behind the yogurt shops. The databases will be able to connect all of the users so that they can share access to the same data. The databases also will provide a quicker and more efficient system of storing data. So instead of having to look through files in a file cabinet which often can be very tedious work, the staff member can just type the key into the system and the database will quickly pull up the file.
Databases will allow their employees to perform their jobs more effectively. Whenever a customer purchases yogurt the inventory level that is stored in a database is updated. And if the inventory level is at or below the reorder point a program automatically orders more items from the supplier. All of this information is stored in the database and the employees will be expected to know how to operate the databases so that everything is done efficiently and correctly in the yogurt shops.
People who design databases must be extremely logical thinkers. Databases will be the central brain and organizational tool behind the yogurt shops. The databases will be able to connect all of the users so that they can share access to the same data. The databases also will provide a quicker and more efficient system of storing data. So instead of having to look through files in a file cabinet which often can be very tedious work, the staff member can just type the key into the system and the database will quickly pull up the file.
Databases will allow their employees to perform their jobs more effectively. Whenever a customer purchases yogurt the inventory level that is stored in a database is updated. And if the inventory level is at or below the reorder point a program automatically orders more items from the supplier. All of this information is stored in the database and the employees will be expected to know how to operate the databases so that everything is done efficiently and correctly in the yogurt shops.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Week 8-Communications and Networks
Communications is a key component to running any successful buisness. To further my entrapeurniship idea we will use commications in various ways. These include wireless messaging services, wireless Internet access points, cybercafes, global positioning systems, collaboration, groupware, voice mail, and Web services.
The yogurt shops will use Text Messaging also known as SMS. SMS has the capability of allowing users to send and receive short text messages, typically fewer then 300 characters, on a phone or other movile device or computer. This service will provide the yogurt shops to be able to send their clients and staff updates on numerous things. For example if there is a promotion, or if there are coupons available for purchases.
There are many ways that SMS will be able to be sent and recieved by our clients and staff. There is mobile to mobile, mobile to E-mail which is simply sending a SMS from a mobile device to any E-mail address in the world. Also Web to mobile is sending a message from a text messaging Web site to a mobile device. SMS will mostly be used for texts that are only about promotional events or purchases, nothing that is too important will be sent via SMS because SMS only store incoming texts for a limited amount of time.
The yogurt shops will use Text Messaging also known as SMS. SMS has the capability of allowing users to send and receive short text messages, typically fewer then 300 characters, on a phone or other movile device or computer. This service will provide the yogurt shops to be able to send their clients and staff updates on numerous things. For example if there is a promotion, or if there are coupons available for purchases.
There are many ways that SMS will be able to be sent and recieved by our clients and staff. There is mobile to mobile, mobile to E-mail which is simply sending a SMS from a mobile device to any E-mail address in the world. Also Web to mobile is sending a message from a text messaging Web site to a mobile device. SMS will mostly be used for texts that are only about promotional events or purchases, nothing that is too important will be sent via SMS because SMS only store incoming texts for a limited amount of time.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Week 7-Operating Systems
Operating Systems can help furthur my business ideas. If I use the device-independent operating systems that run on computers provided by a variety of manufactueres. The advantage of using this operating system is you can retain existing application software and data files even if my buisness was to change the computer models or vendors for the yogurt shops.
Using Windows Embedded Ce which is a scaled-down Windows operating system designed for use on communications, entertainment, and computing devices with limited functionality. The devices in my my yogurt shop that would include Windows Embedded CE would be VoIP telephones, digital cameras, automated teller machines, security robots, handheld navigation devices. Also devices that have Windows Embedded CE can communicate wirelessly with computers and other devices using Bluetooth or other wireless technologies.
Windows Mobile is an operating system based on Windows Embedded CE. It includes functionality, programs, and a user interface designed for specific types of smart phones and PDAs. When using Windows Mobile operating system along with a compatible device, users have access to all the basic PIM funchtions for example: contact lists, schedules, tasks, calenders, and notes. It would be great if the employees could have these devices in order to keep up with the clients and with all of the different responsibilities of their jobs.
Using Windows Embedded Ce which is a scaled-down Windows operating system designed for use on communications, entertainment, and computing devices with limited functionality. The devices in my my yogurt shop that would include Windows Embedded CE would be VoIP telephones, digital cameras, automated teller machines, security robots, handheld navigation devices. Also devices that have Windows Embedded CE can communicate wirelessly with computers and other devices using Bluetooth or other wireless technologies.
Windows Mobile is an operating system based on Windows Embedded CE. It includes functionality, programs, and a user interface designed for specific types of smart phones and PDAs. When using Windows Mobile operating system along with a compatible device, users have access to all the basic PIM funchtions for example: contact lists, schedules, tasks, calenders, and notes. It would be great if the employees could have these devices in order to keep up with the clients and with all of the different responsibilities of their jobs.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Week 6-Storage
Storage will advance the technology of yogurt shops across the country. Storage will be able to help me calculate store budgets, bank stantements, records of purchases, tax information, recipes, and music. Also it will help stores and several buisnesses report financial records, travel records, customer orders, vendor payments, payroll records, inventory records, presentaions, quotations and contracts. As you can see storage is a imperative source that basically all buisnesses must contain in order to achieving success.
The debate of whether the yogurt shops should be a cashless company has been brought up numerous times. Some belive that a form of payment that would end the use of cash is called a smart card. A smart card can store a dollar amount on a thin microprocessor and update the amount whenever a transaction is made.
Smart card promoters believe that smart cards would put a stop to robberies. Smart cards would also lower taxes by recognizing tax cheats. Although, surveys have been conducted and most Americans say that they wouldnt use a smart card due mostly to privacy concerns. Smart Cards are a source of storage that could prove to be very beneficial to a wide variety of buisnesses all throughout the country.
The debate of whether the yogurt shops should be a cashless company has been brought up numerous times. Some belive that a form of payment that would end the use of cash is called a smart card. A smart card can store a dollar amount on a thin microprocessor and update the amount whenever a transaction is made.
Smart card promoters believe that smart cards would put a stop to robberies. Smart cards would also lower taxes by recognizing tax cheats. Although, surveys have been conducted and most Americans say that they wouldnt use a smart card due mostly to privacy concerns. Smart Cards are a source of storage that could prove to be very beneficial to a wide variety of buisnesses all throughout the country.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Week 5-Input
The concept of input will be able to further my frozen yogurt idea in various ways. Input is any data or instruction that is entered into the memory of a computer. The frozen yogurt store will be on campus but will be mostly accessible by going online and ordering it directly to your living space.
The clients and the staff will communicate through using the computer. They will be inputing information to one another about many things. For example, the clients order, he or she will input it through their keyboard and then send it by using the mouse. The staff will be trained to send an email confirmation, confirming that they got the order and that it is on the way to the clients room.
Without input it would be impossible for us to run a successful yogurt shop. We wouldn't be able to communicate with our clients along with not being able to keep track of all of our clients accounts, all of their credit card information, and the times that they have ordered with us. Using input allows for analysis and a comprehensive view of the yogurt shops overall progress and development.
The clients and the staff will communicate through using the computer. They will be inputing information to one another about many things. For example, the clients order, he or she will input it through their keyboard and then send it by using the mouse. The staff will be trained to send an email confirmation, confirming that they got the order and that it is on the way to the clients room.
Without input it would be impossible for us to run a successful yogurt shop. We wouldn't be able to communicate with our clients along with not being able to keep track of all of our clients accounts, all of their credit card information, and the times that they have ordered with us. Using input allows for analysis and a comprehensive view of the yogurt shops overall progress and development.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tweeting about my idea
I believe that tweeting about my frozen yogurt idea will further its success in various ways. Twitter has become a hot social media tool for developing business ideas and for exposing numerous businesses. By using twitter I will be able to tweet new thoughts I have about my frozen yogurt on college campus' and it will allow my ideas to be exposed to the world. Using twitter will allow me to announce openings, share websites, test my ideas, and receive consumer reactions.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Online frozen yogurt for University Students
My idea is to open up frozen yogurt shops on College Campus's throughout the country. Any student can go online and place their order and have their yogurt delivered to their dorm within 15 minutes. I came up with this idea because frozen yogurt has been on the rise and has become increasingly popular, especially among young adults. I believe this idea would be very suitable for a college campus because it would offer the students a healthy alternative to eating ice cream, and they could have it delivered to their door. There are not many "healthy" choices on college campus's so I believe this has the potential to be a very prosperous business. I would make this business available to maybe one or two colleges at first (to try it out), and if it proved to be popular, I would plan on expanding it to colleges across the country.
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