Showing posts with label Week 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Week 2. Show all posts
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Week 2 Reading Reflection
1) What was the biggest surprise for you in the reading? In other words, what did you read that stood out the most as different from your expectations?
The biggest surprise to me was reading about the costs of free trade. The book states that there's a new movement in US politics towards fair trade rather than free trade. There's a chance that the service industry may be conducted across international borders instead of domestic borders. When international factories are shutting down small business in places around the factory, many are asking what can be done to amend the situation. Government? Community? Other businesses?
2) Identify at least one part of the reading that was confusing to you + 3) If you were able to ask two questions to the author, what would you ask? Why?
The author included a section for hot trends to look out for. One of those hot trends includes high school athletes.
4) Was there anything you think the author was wrong about? Where do you disagree with what she or he said? How?
Bug List
1. My roommate singing while I'm working or sleeping
- His singing distracts me from my work and his voice is not pleasing to my ears
2. My landlord conducts business in an unprofessional manner
- I expect someone who I am paying rent to everyday to at least to be competent in grammar and not charge me the wrong prices
3. When drivers on roads fail to utilize their turn signals
- Drivers not using turn signals may surprise me. Those that do it suddenly may cause accidents and lots of expletives
4. A coupon failing to work or expired before I can use it
- I love to shop frugally, and a non-valid coupon makes me feel like I'm not getting the best deal possible
5. When my roommates leave their cooking utensils on the stove
- It is unsightly and does not leave me much room to do my own cooking, which means I have to clean up their mess
6. When I can't find a parking spot on UF campus
- This is especially irritating because I may be running late to class or a meeting and lack of parking makes me late even more.
7. When I feel uneasy when cop cars drive behind me
- I have a fear that there's something wrong with my car or I committed a traffic violation and the cops would write me a hefty ticket
8. Paying utility bills
- isn't rent enough? Why is Gainesville utility so expensive?
9. Taking out the trash because the dumpster is too far
- The trip to the dumpster is a long one, which is a waste of time
10. Getting the mail because the mailbox is too far
- The mail used to be a stress reliever, now it's a burden
11. Using the bus system when it's unreliable
- The bug exists because sometimes technology can't account for the human nature of bus drivers
12. When people do not do the things they said they were going to do
- This bug exists because some people like to make promises without having the effort to carry them out
13. The University Athletic Association banning dancing at the stadium
- They do not want to deal with students potentially disrupting business hours
14. When the waiter doesn't fill your water as often as you want them too
- Waiters may be too busy to fill my water
15. When a store doesn't have Apple Pay
- Stores probably do not want to spend the money to upgrade check out systems
16. When you're getting too fat to fit in your clothes
- This bug exists because I like to eat and sleep in
17. Hearing a recording of my voice
- I think my voice makes me sound like a kid
18. Having a canker sore
- Not sure why these exist, my mom says it's not from enough vegetable in my diet
19. Accidentally burning my mouth on hot food and needing a couple days to heal
- I don't blow my food before putting it in my mouth
20. When my mom posts screenshots on Facebook instead of the actual image
- She's not an expert on social media
Reflection:
At first, this assignment was a little difficult because I was trying to think of all the things that bugged me, then drawing a blank. However, I got my first bug, then second, and then I got the ball rolling and completed the list of 20 without a hitch. Doing this assignment with my roommate proved to also be a little humorous.
- His singing distracts me from my work and his voice is not pleasing to my ears
2. My landlord conducts business in an unprofessional manner
- I expect someone who I am paying rent to everyday to at least to be competent in grammar and not charge me the wrong prices
3. When drivers on roads fail to utilize their turn signals
- Drivers not using turn signals may surprise me. Those that do it suddenly may cause accidents and lots of expletives
4. A coupon failing to work or expired before I can use it
- I love to shop frugally, and a non-valid coupon makes me feel like I'm not getting the best deal possible
5. When my roommates leave their cooking utensils on the stove
- It is unsightly and does not leave me much room to do my own cooking, which means I have to clean up their mess
6. When I can't find a parking spot on UF campus
- This is especially irritating because I may be running late to class or a meeting and lack of parking makes me late even more.
7. When I feel uneasy when cop cars drive behind me
- I have a fear that there's something wrong with my car or I committed a traffic violation and the cops would write me a hefty ticket
8. Paying utility bills
- isn't rent enough? Why is Gainesville utility so expensive?
9. Taking out the trash because the dumpster is too far
- The trip to the dumpster is a long one, which is a waste of time
10. Getting the mail because the mailbox is too far
- The mail used to be a stress reliever, now it's a burden
11. Using the bus system when it's unreliable
- The bug exists because sometimes technology can't account for the human nature of bus drivers
12. When people do not do the things they said they were going to do
- This bug exists because some people like to make promises without having the effort to carry them out
13. The University Athletic Association banning dancing at the stadium
- They do not want to deal with students potentially disrupting business hours
14. When the waiter doesn't fill your water as often as you want them too
- Waiters may be too busy to fill my water
15. When a store doesn't have Apple Pay
- Stores probably do not want to spend the money to upgrade check out systems
16. When you're getting too fat to fit in your clothes
- This bug exists because I like to eat and sleep in
17. Hearing a recording of my voice
- I think my voice makes me sound like a kid
18. Having a canker sore
- Not sure why these exist, my mom says it's not from enough vegetable in my diet
19. Accidentally burning my mouth on hot food and needing a couple days to heal
- I don't blow my food before putting it in my mouth
20. When my mom posts screenshots on Facebook instead of the actual image
- She's not an expert on social media
Reflection:
At first, this assignment was a little difficult because I was trying to think of all the things that bugged me, then drawing a blank. However, I got my first bug, then second, and then I got the ball rolling and completed the list of 20 without a hitch. Doing this assignment with my roommate proved to also be a little humorous.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
My Entrepreneurship Story
Story:
My parents who are both refugees from the Vietnam War. Starting with nothing except a name and their hands, they got working. Growing up with the business-minded duo, I've been exposed to the entrepreneurial spirit since day 1. From coffee shop, to a chain of nail salons to day spas, I was no stranger to the family business and always provided a helping hand when my parents needed help.
In high school, after my entire family taking up tennis, we found ourselves spending quite a bit of money restringing our tennis racquets. My father decided to invest in an electronic stringing machine so that he wouldn't have to travel to the local tennis store often and spend hundreds of dollars on paying others to service his racquet. Self-taught, my father also taught me the skill. I remember stringing my first racquet. It took me over 2 hours! Slowly but surely, I found myself perfecting the craft and creating new blends and combinations of string tension and string material for the perfect play. 2 hours dwindled down to 20 minute sessions.
My parents would play regular matches with their tennis league and group of friends, and while learning the trade, found an opportunity to make extra cash. Utilizing my parents vast network of tennis friends and armed with my own business cards from Vista Print, "Kevin's Stringing Service" was born. There I found myself servicing many of the racquets of the various tennis players in my community. Having up to 10 racquets to complete in a weekend and having a net profit of $10-$16 per racquet, it grew to be quite lucrative. This experience showed me the entrepreneurial spirit within me and I hope to capture that same spirit to work as hard as my parents did when they became citizens of the US.
Why ENT 3003:
Honestly I took ENT 3003 because I needed another course to be a full time student. However, having friends who have taken the class before, I decided that ENT 3003 should be a sufficient business elective. Learning about this semester's unconventional course load for this class at first had be skeptical. However, doing these exercises now have me excited about this course and I hope to connect and collaborate with my colleagues, no matter how many miles exist between us.
My parents who are both refugees from the Vietnam War. Starting with nothing except a name and their hands, they got working. Growing up with the business-minded duo, I've been exposed to the entrepreneurial spirit since day 1. From coffee shop, to a chain of nail salons to day spas, I was no stranger to the family business and always provided a helping hand when my parents needed help.
In high school, after my entire family taking up tennis, we found ourselves spending quite a bit of money restringing our tennis racquets. My father decided to invest in an electronic stringing machine so that he wouldn't have to travel to the local tennis store often and spend hundreds of dollars on paying others to service his racquet. Self-taught, my father also taught me the skill. I remember stringing my first racquet. It took me over 2 hours! Slowly but surely, I found myself perfecting the craft and creating new blends and combinations of string tension and string material for the perfect play. 2 hours dwindled down to 20 minute sessions.
My parents would play regular matches with their tennis league and group of friends, and while learning the trade, found an opportunity to make extra cash. Utilizing my parents vast network of tennis friends and armed with my own business cards from Vista Print, "Kevin's Stringing Service" was born. There I found myself servicing many of the racquets of the various tennis players in my community. Having up to 10 racquets to complete in a weekend and having a net profit of $10-$16 per racquet, it grew to be quite lucrative. This experience showed me the entrepreneurial spirit within me and I hope to capture that same spirit to work as hard as my parents did when they became citizens of the US.
Why ENT 3003:
Honestly I took ENT 3003 because I needed another course to be a full time student. However, having friends who have taken the class before, I decided that ENT 3003 should be a sufficient business elective. Learning about this semester's unconventional course load for this class at first had be skeptical. However, doing these exercises now have me excited about this course and I hope to connect and collaborate with my colleagues, no matter how many miles exist between us.
Introducing Myself
Hey blog visitors and fellow entrepreneurs! I'm glad you have chosen my blog to bless with your eyes and comments. Anyway, a few quick things about myself!
I am a third year finance major, minoring in real estate. I hail from Parkland, Florida and I'm currently involved in Student Government and the Asian American Student Union.
Besides student involvement, one of my passions is couponing and finding the next best deal! Just today actually I took advantage of BJ's Brewhouse buy one get one free lunch entree special. Not only did I get to feed myself and my girlfriend, but I also bought meals for my finance department to show them some appreciation. The coupon expires tomorrow (1/14/16) and you can bet that I will be taking advantage of this one last time again!
I am a third year finance major, minoring in real estate. I hail from Parkland, Florida and I'm currently involved in Student Government and the Asian American Student Union.
Besides student involvement, one of my passions is couponing and finding the next best deal! Just today actually I took advantage of BJ's Brewhouse buy one get one free lunch entree special. Not only did I get to feed myself and my girlfriend, but I also bought meals for my finance department to show them some appreciation. The coupon expires tomorrow (1/14/16) and you can bet that I will be taking advantage of this one last time again!
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