I will admit, this class has been more of a time commitment than I anticipated. I have had to learn to set time aside to complete the assignments every week. There have been weeks where I have put more effort in than others. I would recommend trying to complete the assignments earlier in the week rather than later. I usually get the most done when I set time aside on a Monday or Tuesday to sit down and work on the assignments. Starting earlier in the week will also give you more time to arrange time for interviews when needed. I've found that if I wait until Thursday or Friday, I usually have less motivation and end up hurrying to complete everything Friday or Saturday night.
Honestly, there have been a few times where I felt like giving up and even dropping the course with my busy schedule. However, I start to think about how fast it is going by and how I need to honor the commitment I made when I registered for the class. Those times of feeling like "giving up" are honestly just laziness. It is not a difficult course and if you really do wish to be an entrepreneur, the advice and skills you can build would be helpful in the future. I've just kept my eye on the prize of graduating on time and that has helped me push through.
Like I mentioned before I would recommend setting aside a certain time during each week which you will dedicate an allotted amount of time to complete the assignments required. If you can stick with it every week, you'll develop the habit and it won't feel so forced. Also, make sure you start early in the week to give yourself time to complete the assignments that may take the extra effort (unlike I am now as I fill this out Saturday afternoon ha). I would also recommend reading the comments on your blog the week after you posted it. Some of the comments are very vague, but some actually bring up good questions which could help you in further assignments. Finally, I haven't been very good about this but, watch the lectures so you can take the extra credit quizzes. There's one every week and 2 of those can make up for an assignment you may have missed for whatever reason. I'm going to try to be better about this in the second half of the course. Best of luck to all future ENT3003 students!
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Idea Napkin No. 1
I have been unable to complete the last few assignments due to some personal complications. Therefore, I will briefly state my idea and then start with the Idea Napkin assignment.
Idea: An app which prevents you from drunk texting. We've all had those nights out at the bar where we end up texting or calling someone we should not have. We wake up thinking "oh no" or "what have I done?" This app called "No Text Ex" will allow you to temporarily block a select number of contacts in your phone while going out to enjoy a night out on the town. The next day you will be able to unblock the contacts and no harm done. This app will prevent embarrassing messages/ calls to bosses, exes, and anyone else you do not need to be contacting at 2am.
Idea Napkin No. 1:
1) If to pursue this app, I would see it more as a side job. I do not see it as consuming a large portion of my time. However, as a college student and being around so many others, I believe people would find this app to fulfill a need. I cannot say the number of times I have been out with friends and they end up calling or texting someone they would not have in a sober state of mind. I think there is an underlying need for this among the age of group of 21 to 35.
2) "No Text Ex" would be an application that allows people to block a select number of contacts in their phone while they go out for the night. The numbers are essentially deleted from the phone for the duration of the night. In the morning, the user has the ability to unblock the numbers and the contacts reappear in the phone as if they never left. During the night, the app detects the time and does not allow the contacts to be unblocked before 6am the following morning. The app will help prevent those embarrassing texts that sometimes get sent under the influence of alcohol. No longer will people have to accidently text their boss, ex-boyfriend. ex-girlfriend, or anyone else they should not have.
3)My app would target the younger generation. Anyone from age 21 - 35 years old. This is the primary time when people start dating and realtionships do and don't work out. This also the time when people are more likely to go out to bars and drink more heavily. College students would be a large portion of the target market.
4) Everyone you know probably has an iPhone or Android (some sort of smart phone). We take our phones everywhere with us. A study done by Baylor University reported that college students spent an average of 10 hours a day on their phones and reported the used texting more than any other app (http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/College-students-spending-hours-daily-on-5745673.php). Your 20s are a time of new experiences. College brings a whole new pool of people into your life. Many people find the person they end up marrying in college. But there are also serveral relationships that do not always work out. When under the influence of alcohol, some people feel the need to try and reconnect with their ex; regretting that decision in the morning. Other people may be out of college and/or are starting their careers in the world are still in that dating stage of their life. They may be in the same boat. Sometimes accidental texts can be sent while drunk. We've all heard stories of someone accidently texting their boss or a co-worker they did not mean to. "No Text Ex" prevents all of that.
5) "No Text Ex" is different because it temporily removes these contacts for the entire duration of the night. There is no way to change your mind and unblock them at 1am. I do not believe everyone will admit to their mistakes and use the app to prevent drunk texting. But, advertising the ability to do so to the targeted market will appeal to some people and end up preventing some unwanting circumstances.
I think these elements all fit together pretty nicely. I'm looking forward to hearing everyones' opinions.
Idea: An app which prevents you from drunk texting. We've all had those nights out at the bar where we end up texting or calling someone we should not have. We wake up thinking "oh no" or "what have I done?" This app called "No Text Ex" will allow you to temporarily block a select number of contacts in your phone while going out to enjoy a night out on the town. The next day you will be able to unblock the contacts and no harm done. This app will prevent embarrassing messages/ calls to bosses, exes, and anyone else you do not need to be contacting at 2am.
Idea Napkin No. 1:
1) If to pursue this app, I would see it more as a side job. I do not see it as consuming a large portion of my time. However, as a college student and being around so many others, I believe people would find this app to fulfill a need. I cannot say the number of times I have been out with friends and they end up calling or texting someone they would not have in a sober state of mind. I think there is an underlying need for this among the age of group of 21 to 35.
2) "No Text Ex" would be an application that allows people to block a select number of contacts in their phone while they go out for the night. The numbers are essentially deleted from the phone for the duration of the night. In the morning, the user has the ability to unblock the numbers and the contacts reappear in the phone as if they never left. During the night, the app detects the time and does not allow the contacts to be unblocked before 6am the following morning. The app will help prevent those embarrassing texts that sometimes get sent under the influence of alcohol. No longer will people have to accidently text their boss, ex-boyfriend. ex-girlfriend, or anyone else they should not have.
3)My app would target the younger generation. Anyone from age 21 - 35 years old. This is the primary time when people start dating and realtionships do and don't work out. This also the time when people are more likely to go out to bars and drink more heavily. College students would be a large portion of the target market.
4) Everyone you know probably has an iPhone or Android (some sort of smart phone). We take our phones everywhere with us. A study done by Baylor University reported that college students spent an average of 10 hours a day on their phones and reported the used texting more than any other app (http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/College-students-spending-hours-daily-on-5745673.php). Your 20s are a time of new experiences. College brings a whole new pool of people into your life. Many people find the person they end up marrying in college. But there are also serveral relationships that do not always work out. When under the influence of alcohol, some people feel the need to try and reconnect with their ex; regretting that decision in the morning. Other people may be out of college and/or are starting their careers in the world are still in that dating stage of their life. They may be in the same boat. Sometimes accidental texts can be sent while drunk. We've all heard stories of someone accidently texting their boss or a co-worker they did not mean to. "No Text Ex" prevents all of that.
5) "No Text Ex" is different because it temporily removes these contacts for the entire duration of the night. There is no way to change your mind and unblock them at 1am. I do not believe everyone will admit to their mistakes and use the app to prevent drunk texting. But, advertising the ability to do so to the targeted market will appeal to some people and end up preventing some unwanting circumstances.
I think these elements all fit together pretty nicely. I'm looking forward to hearing everyones' opinions.
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