1.) You: I am a hard-working, independent individual who seeks to directly control the route my life is to take. While I don't mind going above and beyond to fulfill a goal or task, I find much more fulfillment when working on my own accord and not being forced to answer to other people. As a Computer Science student I have skills in programming and computing technologies. I've also worked with both start-ups and large businesses and have seen the differences in how those businesses are run. If I were to start OddJob (the business described below) I would dedicate most of my time, including free time, to the development and growth of the business. While I would be much more involved with the technical side of the app I wouldn't hesitate to speak with potential customers.
2.) What are you offering to customers?: I'm offering an easy way to reach out to individuals nearby that are willing to help with specific day-to-day tasks. Similar to Craigslist, this app would allow individuals create job postings which can be fulfilled by others in the area.
3.) Who are you offering it to?: OddJob would be offered to college students at first. College students would be most willing to try out a new app, they often find themselves in need of help due to the nature of being by themselves, and they always need spending money. At first OddJob would offered to UF students solely, but over time other colleges would also be eligible for OddJob.
4.) Why do they care?: College students would care about a product like OddJob because they are normally young inexperienced individuals that don't necessarily have the knowledge or man power to complete day-to-day tasks. College students moving out without the help of friends or family members can struggle moving furniture. What about a student looking to put some art up on their wall but don't want to damage their wall? Name the task and there is surely someone out there who has struggled with completing it by themselves.
5.) What are your core competencies?: A.k.a what makes my idea different? College students are likelier to trust other students than they are to trust other strangers. While Craigslist is well known, it misses out on a younger market that is more and more likely to use technology their friends use. Additionally, the need for a smartphone to use OddJob can facilitate security checks and can lead to a safer for all individuals involved.
Reflection:
After completing the five elements of an idea napkin listed above I believe that they fit well together. The choice to focus on college students is one that I can relate to easily (seeing as I'm a college student) and one which I think would help the business. As I mentioned above, I have no problem going above and beyond in the pursuit of self-fulfillment and success. While OddJob may not take off immediately upon release, I think there definitely exists a market for such a job-sharing platform.
Hi! Your qualities seem like you can really meet up to any standards! Diligent workers go far in life. Since you're qualified because of your knowledge in Computer Science, it seems like your idea can totally be feasible! I really like the fact that it would be offered to college students first, because of our lack of real life experience.
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Hi, great blog post! I really enjoyed reading about your idea. You have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into this project, and your future customers (and your fellow students who have to read these blog posts) sincerely appreciate it. Your idea sounds very original; I have never heard of anything like this before! So, I think you have a shot at being very successful, if you decide to bring this business to life. Remember, slow and steady wins the race! As long as you're prepared, it's okay if your idea takes a while to catch on.
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Sebastian,
ReplyDeleteReading about you, your idea, and your detailed business plan really got me liking your business concept. I think OddJob is an awesome idea, because it brings together technology and effectiveness in a way that is perfect for the 21st century. Personally, I would have some trouble trusting people to do my important tasks, but if there was ways to verify that the person was good and clean- I would feel really confident using the service. Overall, I think the idea has true potential and would be easy-to-use for a big crowd of consumers. Although our ideas don't have many similarities, you can still check out my blogpost here: http://cassidymckbusiness.blogspot.com/2016/02/idea-napkin-no-1.html
Hello Sebastian,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I think your idea may have some competition, I really do think you could be successful with this and set yourself apart by focusing on college students. Most students have trouble balancing school, social life, and work so they don't really have the time or knowledge to do some tasks that they constantly procrastinate on so I think this could definitely work. I remember having a hole in my wall and how long it took me to repair it because of all the research I had to do to learn how to repair it myself and also because it was way too expensive to get a professional to do it. Thanks for sharing and here is a link to my blog post: http://rodnog95.blogspot.com/2016/02/idea-napkin-no-1.html