1) You.
My name is Melissa Eliseo, and I am currently a combined degree student here at UF. I find myself most talented in helping others and in strategy. I have been starting to utilize this talent as a teaching assistant for the course Effective Career Management. I have experience in a few different areas - my first internship was in high school, at a company called Oxbow Carbon. Simultaneously, I started volunteering at my local hospital ER. From these experiences, I realized that I liked helping people in the hospital, but did not like the hospital itself. I worked at Kate Spade as well, where I learned more about the importance of servicing your clients. These experiences made me think more about people, and the importance of thinking of others in a professional setting. This related to my idea because I want to help people by adding convenience and joy to their lives - by creating a cafe where you can bring a canine companion. I think that this business would play a huge role in my life - I would personally spend a lot of time there and would enjoy getting to know my clients.
2) What are you offering to customers? I would be offering a space where people could get coffee, and allow their dogs to spend time with them in an indoor, welcoming setting.
3) Who are you offering it to? I am offering it to the general public - anyone that does have a dog, or even if they do not. Coffee, beverages, and other goods are available to the general public in a setting where one can either interact with dogs, or not.
4) Why do they care? People will care about this idea because they will definitely want to spend more time with their animals once they hear about this, and will want to bring them here.
5) What are your core competencies? I am very motivated, and determined to succeed. I will work nonstop until this idea becomes a reality.
After self reflecting, I do believe that this business could work, and that it will be successful. In addition, I also think that I would be able to successfully manage and start this business. There may be difficulties in the beginning, but that is the case with every business. I will only be able to see certain logistical issues when the business actually gets rolling.
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ReplyDeleteMelissa, I believe your idea has a great potential to succeed. In addition, I believe your past experiences will be a substantial contribution to your idea since you know that you love serving people. I think if you love what you do, you will do it better. furthermore, I believe that your business can grow exponentially since there is no any direct competition.
ReplyDeleteNice work Melissa. I like your passion for you business. That is one thing that separates people who succeed from people that don't. The fact that you will stop at nothing means that you have the ability to try even if you fail. That is a value that many people will find desirable. Ive said this many times, but I hope your idea comes to light. Again, nice work!
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