The biggest surprise for me in this reading was that entrepreneurship had been accepted as a term dealing with business since the 18th century. I knew entrepreneurship was a word, but I thought the concept of entrepreneurship was fairly new to the business world. I had no idea it went back to the 1950s. I was also surprised that the book made such an effort to distinguish small businesses from entrepreneurs.
I was confused by the gazelle concept. Is it a concept similar to a "bull market?" Do entrepreneurs say to themselves "I'm going to start a gazelle business" as opposed to something else? Is "gazelle" an an accepted term? Do investors look at businesses and say "this has been a very successful gazelle business?"
My first question to the author would be is he an entrepreneur himself. I would ask this because I would want to know if he was going to include information from his own experiences. To me, entrepreneurship seems like a career without a model, so how can he write on a particular model of entrepreneurship if he wasn't one.
My second question to the author would be if he had stories of students using his teachings to be successful, and if he did, did they use his model of entrepreneurship or did they modify it to fit their own needs?
I don't know enough about entrepreneurship to be able to think the author was wrong about something. I would disagree with the tone of how he described managers. It seemed as though he saw managers as lower than entrepreneurs on a totem pole of business. Personally, I think they are different. I think managers take on different roles and responsibilities than entrepreneurs. They might work together on projects, but I wouldn't see an entrepreneur being above a manager.
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Sunday, January 17, 2016
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Bug List
Below is a list of 20 things that bug me
1. I do not like that to stream content, or even watch old content, you have to have a cable provider log in.
I know this is to make sure those that are paying for cable receive cable, but wasn't the point of streaming to eliminate the need for cable?
2. It bugs me that even if you do have cable, you have to go through endless amounts of hoops just to find out your log in information.
I don't know any reason for this. It can be solved as simply as putting the information on a card after you subscribe to the service
3. It bugs me that even if you have cable, and you have a cable log in, you still cannot access all the content you want.
I know this has to do with licensing issues and what channels one would get normally, but if I get NFL Network at home, I should be able to get it on my computer.
4. It bugs me that to print from a new computer or printer, you have to go through the installation process.
I know this is to make sure information gets sent correctly, but why can't the installation process be as easy as plugging in the USB cord? Flashdrives have automatic installation.
5. It bugs me that Lifeproof cases make it hard for people to hear me on the phone,
I know that the overall protection may require some sacrifices in the phone, but I'm sure people would rather not have to repeat themselves on the phone then be able to have their phone in the shower.
6. It bothers me that you have to wait in a cold shower to let it heat up, or wait outside the shower and waste water.
I know all water heaters are different, but there should be a way to set a "preset temperature" and then the water is heated right when the shower is turned on.
7. It bothers me that I don't know exactly how much data I'm using on my phone.
I know that the wireless companies want it that way, but if I knew Twitter used more data than Facebook, I wouldn't tweet anymore.
8. It bugs me that connecting to wifi kills your battery faster than not being connected at all.
I know the phone is always searching and working to keep the connection, but is a dead phone my reward for trying to stay under my data limit?
9. It bugs me that I can't go into Verizon when I have a problem with my iPhone.
I know Apple wants to be exclusive, but there is no Apple store in Gainesville.
10. It bugs me that I have to have so many different skin products for healthy skin.
I know this is the beauty industry and sometimes the chemicals don't mix, but how hard is it to have a body wash that also moisturizes?
11. It bugs me that I have so many knee and joint pains but don't know what brace to get.
I know the packages have labels, but it would be helpful to have a machine or guide tell me the right brace.
12. It bugs me that wifi goes slower when more people are on it.
I know there are bandwidth issues involved, but the US has some of the smallest amount of bandwidth, yet charges almost the highest price,
13. It bothers me that humidity makes my hair wave up.
I know it's the chemistry of my hair, but there should be a straightener or curling iron that fights humidity.
14. It bothers me that cities that aren't near the interstate are harder to get to because the highways are clogged up.
I know the interstate is a national project that tries to connect to major cities, but it is that idea that kills growing cities that weren't considered "major" enough.
15. It bugs me that bacon grease is so difficult to dispose of.
I know that the grease solidifies and can block the drain, but it would be helpful to have a grease disposal, like a garbage disposal.
16. It bugs me that lines get so long at grocery stores at night.
I know that the night shift is understaffed, but it would help to be able to reserve a number before you got to the register so you wouldn't have to wait.
17. It bugs me that many stores have apps but you have to download them beforehand.
I know this is a marketing tool, but it would be easier for the webpage to automatically pop up upon walking in.
18. It bugs me that there is no way of knowing if lines will be long or if there will be a cover charge downtown or at midtown,
I know there can be guesses made based on the day of the week, or social media can be used, but neither gives solid results.
19. It bugs me that cooking instruction times are only estimates.
I know that all appliances are different, but I wish there could be signs on the appliance: "bakes pizza in 20 minutes," etc.
20. It bugs me that iPhone cases don't fit all iPhone accessories, like having a charger fit in a case,
I know there are restrictions on sizes and trademarks and what not, but it would be helpful for the case and/or charger to say "fits this case/charger" on the packaging.
Reflection:
I found this to be slightly difficult. Once I started, it got easier. It was hard coming up with problems that had no solution. Some of my problems have solutions, but I wanted better ones. For some of the problems, it was harder for me to know why the problem existed.
1. I do not like that to stream content, or even watch old content, you have to have a cable provider log in.
I know this is to make sure those that are paying for cable receive cable, but wasn't the point of streaming to eliminate the need for cable?
2. It bugs me that even if you do have cable, you have to go through endless amounts of hoops just to find out your log in information.
I don't know any reason for this. It can be solved as simply as putting the information on a card after you subscribe to the service
3. It bugs me that even if you have cable, and you have a cable log in, you still cannot access all the content you want.
I know this has to do with licensing issues and what channels one would get normally, but if I get NFL Network at home, I should be able to get it on my computer.
4. It bugs me that to print from a new computer or printer, you have to go through the installation process.
I know this is to make sure information gets sent correctly, but why can't the installation process be as easy as plugging in the USB cord? Flashdrives have automatic installation.
5. It bugs me that Lifeproof cases make it hard for people to hear me on the phone,
I know that the overall protection may require some sacrifices in the phone, but I'm sure people would rather not have to repeat themselves on the phone then be able to have their phone in the shower.
6. It bothers me that you have to wait in a cold shower to let it heat up, or wait outside the shower and waste water.
I know all water heaters are different, but there should be a way to set a "preset temperature" and then the water is heated right when the shower is turned on.
7. It bothers me that I don't know exactly how much data I'm using on my phone.
I know that the wireless companies want it that way, but if I knew Twitter used more data than Facebook, I wouldn't tweet anymore.
8. It bugs me that connecting to wifi kills your battery faster than not being connected at all.
I know the phone is always searching and working to keep the connection, but is a dead phone my reward for trying to stay under my data limit?
9. It bugs me that I can't go into Verizon when I have a problem with my iPhone.
I know Apple wants to be exclusive, but there is no Apple store in Gainesville.
10. It bugs me that I have to have so many different skin products for healthy skin.
I know this is the beauty industry and sometimes the chemicals don't mix, but how hard is it to have a body wash that also moisturizes?
11. It bugs me that I have so many knee and joint pains but don't know what brace to get.
I know the packages have labels, but it would be helpful to have a machine or guide tell me the right brace.
12. It bugs me that wifi goes slower when more people are on it.
I know there are bandwidth issues involved, but the US has some of the smallest amount of bandwidth, yet charges almost the highest price,
13. It bothers me that humidity makes my hair wave up.
I know it's the chemistry of my hair, but there should be a straightener or curling iron that fights humidity.
14. It bothers me that cities that aren't near the interstate are harder to get to because the highways are clogged up.
I know the interstate is a national project that tries to connect to major cities, but it is that idea that kills growing cities that weren't considered "major" enough.
15. It bugs me that bacon grease is so difficult to dispose of.
I know that the grease solidifies and can block the drain, but it would be helpful to have a grease disposal, like a garbage disposal.
16. It bugs me that lines get so long at grocery stores at night.
I know that the night shift is understaffed, but it would help to be able to reserve a number before you got to the register so you wouldn't have to wait.
17. It bugs me that many stores have apps but you have to download them beforehand.
I know this is a marketing tool, but it would be easier for the webpage to automatically pop up upon walking in.
18. It bugs me that there is no way of knowing if lines will be long or if there will be a cover charge downtown or at midtown,
I know there can be guesses made based on the day of the week, or social media can be used, but neither gives solid results.
19. It bugs me that cooking instruction times are only estimates.
I know that all appliances are different, but I wish there could be signs on the appliance: "bakes pizza in 20 minutes," etc.
20. It bugs me that iPhone cases don't fit all iPhone accessories, like having a charger fit in a case,
I know there are restrictions on sizes and trademarks and what not, but it would be helpful for the case and/or charger to say "fits this case/charger" on the packaging.
Reflection:
I found this to be slightly difficult. Once I started, it got easier. It was hard coming up with problems that had no solution. Some of my problems have solutions, but I wanted better ones. For some of the problems, it was harder for me to know why the problem existed.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
My Entrepreneur Story
The most recent time I was exposed to an entrepreneur was last year. My dad's friend started an app that contained high school sports schedules. It was a great idea, and still is, but he hasn't implemented it right to make it viable. It could be said that he hasn't "secured the resources." His funding plan was to get sponsorships for the schools he represented, and a portion of the sponsorships would go toward the payment of his employees and the running of the app. However, he allowed the app to be an any dollar amount, and gave most of the sponsorship to the school. The company could buy banners on the app, but that was about it. He doesn't have a good business plan to keep the app going.
To be honest, I took ENT 3003 because my adviser told me it would be a good class to take while I was away from school working at my internship. It scares me to think of myself as an entrepreneur. I don't find myself creative enough to come up with an idea that can solve a problem. Hopefully, this class can change that idea, and even if I don't pursue a career in entrepreneurship, I will at least have the confidence to know that if I wanted to, I could.
To be honest, I took ENT 3003 because my adviser told me it would be a good class to take while I was away from school working at my internship. It scares me to think of myself as an entrepreneur. I don't find myself creative enough to come up with an idea that can solve a problem. Hopefully, this class can change that idea, and even if I don't pursue a career in entrepreneurship, I will at least have the confidence to know that if I wanted to, I could.
A family portrait of my brother, my sister, and I.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
My Introduction
Hello,
My name is Sarah Tucker. I grew up in Pensacola, Florida and when I'm not residing in the great gator nation, I live in Jacksonville, Florida. I am a General Studies Business Administration major with a specialization in sports management. My ultimate goal is to work in the business world of the National Football League. I have a huge passion for football. I can't quite pinpoint when it started, but I know it hasn't stopped. I am a huge New England Patriots fan. Tom Brady went to Michigan, as did my dad, and that is where my infatuation started. Until the age of 14, I was dead set on going to Michigan like my dad had, but then he taught me what "in-state tuition" meant and it was off to Gainesville I go. My family make up is an interesting one. Biologically, I have a mom, a dad, and a younger brother. Legally, I have a step-mom and a younger sister. In my heart, I have another mom and an older sister.
So let me back up a little. When my parents were expecting me, they hired a nanny named Eloise. She had a daughter named Tiffany, or Tiff. Eloise and Tiff have been in my life from the day I was born. I started calling Ms. Eloise "mama" and to a young child, mama's daughter would be her sister, so Tiff became my sister too. Ms. Eloise raised me. I wrote my college essay on her. When I was 3, my younger brother, Allan, was born. Ms. Eloise took care of him, too, and still does. My parents got divorced when I was about 12, and when I was 17 my dad married my step mom, Fran. They had been dating for a long time, so it wasn't a huge adjustment having her in the family. Before they had started dating, Fran had filed to adopt a little girl from China. My dad was on board and in 2011, they went to China and got my youngest sister, Anne. Anne is a sparkplug. When she was younger, I wanted her to be just like Lily from "Modern Family," and my wish has certainly come true.
My family is probably one of the most important things to me. Not just the family I described above, but also my extended family. I have countless aunts and uncles and cousins that I visit and keep in touch with as much as possible. I like to say I work very hard to maintain the relationships that I have with family I could have very easily let go by the wayside.
Sports has always been a huge part of my life. I've been playing sports since I was 5 years old. I started with soccer, like most kids do. I moved on to softball at age 10. After I took a line drive to the leg, I declared my softball days over. Middle school was my true "jock" phase. I played basketball, swam, and ran track. My dad likes to joke that although the boys may not have wanted to date me, they did want me to play all time quarterback. When high school came around, I thought my focus would be basketball for the next 4 years (I had grown 10 inches in three years, and I was coming into freshman year at 5'10.) My JV basketball coach was also the varsity volleyball coach. She encouraged me to tryout, and it was volleyball from then on. I left high school at 6'1 and haven't grown since. College intramurals have allowed me to keep pursuing my passion of sports, while also having the opportunity to dip my hand in sports I hadn't played before, including but not limited to flag football.
The next biggest thing someone should know about me is where I have spent the last 3 summers. Growing up, I went to a Jewish overnight camp in Utica, Mississippi. I was a camper there for 4 years. When the camp came to Pensacola to market the summer, I realized I wanted to go back. I was hired as a counselor and returned for two more after that. This summer, I will be at camp as a unit head, a position I am very excited about. Camp was the first place I went where I knew I was good at what I was doing, and other people saw that I was good at what I was doing, too.
My name is Sarah Tucker. I grew up in Pensacola, Florida and when I'm not residing in the great gator nation, I live in Jacksonville, Florida. I am a General Studies Business Administration major with a specialization in sports management. My ultimate goal is to work in the business world of the National Football League. I have a huge passion for football. I can't quite pinpoint when it started, but I know it hasn't stopped. I am a huge New England Patriots fan. Tom Brady went to Michigan, as did my dad, and that is where my infatuation started. Until the age of 14, I was dead set on going to Michigan like my dad had, but then he taught me what "in-state tuition" meant and it was off to Gainesville I go. My family make up is an interesting one. Biologically, I have a mom, a dad, and a younger brother. Legally, I have a step-mom and a younger sister. In my heart, I have another mom and an older sister.
So let me back up a little. When my parents were expecting me, they hired a nanny named Eloise. She had a daughter named Tiffany, or Tiff. Eloise and Tiff have been in my life from the day I was born. I started calling Ms. Eloise "mama" and to a young child, mama's daughter would be her sister, so Tiff became my sister too. Ms. Eloise raised me. I wrote my college essay on her. When I was 3, my younger brother, Allan, was born. Ms. Eloise took care of him, too, and still does. My parents got divorced when I was about 12, and when I was 17 my dad married my step mom, Fran. They had been dating for a long time, so it wasn't a huge adjustment having her in the family. Before they had started dating, Fran had filed to adopt a little girl from China. My dad was on board and in 2011, they went to China and got my youngest sister, Anne. Anne is a sparkplug. When she was younger, I wanted her to be just like Lily from "Modern Family," and my wish has certainly come true.
My family is probably one of the most important things to me. Not just the family I described above, but also my extended family. I have countless aunts and uncles and cousins that I visit and keep in touch with as much as possible. I like to say I work very hard to maintain the relationships that I have with family I could have very easily let go by the wayside.
Sports has always been a huge part of my life. I've been playing sports since I was 5 years old. I started with soccer, like most kids do. I moved on to softball at age 10. After I took a line drive to the leg, I declared my softball days over. Middle school was my true "jock" phase. I played basketball, swam, and ran track. My dad likes to joke that although the boys may not have wanted to date me, they did want me to play all time quarterback. When high school came around, I thought my focus would be basketball for the next 4 years (I had grown 10 inches in three years, and I was coming into freshman year at 5'10.) My JV basketball coach was also the varsity volleyball coach. She encouraged me to tryout, and it was volleyball from then on. I left high school at 6'1 and haven't grown since. College intramurals have allowed me to keep pursuing my passion of sports, while also having the opportunity to dip my hand in sports I hadn't played before, including but not limited to flag football.
The next biggest thing someone should know about me is where I have spent the last 3 summers. Growing up, I went to a Jewish overnight camp in Utica, Mississippi. I was a camper there for 4 years. When the camp came to Pensacola to market the summer, I realized I wanted to go back. I was hired as a counselor and returned for two more after that. This summer, I will be at camp as a unit head, a position I am very excited about. Camp was the first place I went where I knew I was good at what I was doing, and other people saw that I was good at what I was doing, too.
Some of my campers, co-counselors, and myself at camp.
My sister and I showing support for the Patriots before their Super Bowl victory.
My brother, sister, and I showing our matching letter man jackets from high school.
Me showing my "athletic dominance" to my campers.
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