1.
Uber in South Florida: ‘Adoption has been
phenomenal'
(A) Uber
is a very opportunistic business for any individual who wants to become their
own boss.
(B) Naturally
this can have opportunities rise from the very drivers. The new regulations
passed in South Florida will bring more drivers and Uber customers and possibly
more ideas to be implemented.
(C) The
prototypical customer is anyone that needs to get from point A to point B from
the convenience of their phone.
(D) The
opportunity is relatively easy to exploit, almost anybody can become and Uber
Driver and work any time they prefer. This can attract many people looking for
second job to fit in their schedule.
Someone else that sees this
information can easily over look the opportunity for plenty more drivers to
join the Uber services. Some might think that there is already plenty of them
but with the flexible schedule and mixing in the three counties, it brings a
bigger playing field for prospective drivers.
2.
Farmers
work to conserve water
(A) Farmers
are always trying to increase their revenue and be conscious of the environment
around them.
(B) Finding
different methods of conserving water from farmers can help us with produce
production and lead to ideas about conserving water in the city as well.
(C) I
believe that the prototypical customer can be any farmer that tries to preserve
water and possibly recycle the water for their produce. This can also help
bring about new ideas to help conserve water in the cities as well.
(D) I
think that as long the idea to conserve water isn’t too expensive or makes
farmers jump through so many hoops, it can easily be exploited throughout the
nation to help conserve the huge amount of water that is used by farmers.
Through my work experience, I have
come to realize that we use water in many different ways and some of them that
are used in leisure can make a huge impact. Average pools are around 15,000
gallons and that’s just one pool! I also get to hear some local farmers and
their constant complaints about how much water gets used from their farm alone,
excluding their home and pools.
3.
Climate change could cost jobs in South
Florida, says White House adviser
(A) Climate
change in South Florida will have a huge impact on economy due to erosion which
will affect the real estate market and tourism as well.
(B) Finding
a plan to hinder climate change or prevent the changes from affecting these
markets in South Florida can be implemented throughout and keep the markets
themselves afloat (no pun intended).
(C) The
prototypical customer will be property owners that have real estate on the
beach and companies heavily involved in tourism such the hotels right off the
beach that would suffer from the erosion and higher levels of water.
(D) The
opportunity is difficult to exploit. Even through all of our efforts, climate
change is still a real issue and it keeps going. Tackling this issue can really
be difficult because any idea provided has to accommodate for every type of
property on the beach front.
Growing up in South Florida, I’ve
seen first hand that tourism is one of the strongest influences for the local economy.
Without the tourism, Miami can’t hold up its annual costs to function and let’s
face it, it will be one boring city.
4. Hollywood
real estate a strong investment
(A) Real
estate has always been a huge market for investment and many entrepreneurs
flock to this market as a means of building equity or revenue.
(B) With
more attention being devoted to the housing market around the Hollywood area,
as well as increasing prices, investing in this market can pay huge dividends
which could then be reinvested to more properties.
(C) The
prototypical customer are the consumers that fly down from Canada and other
northern provinces to escape the winter chills. They spend so much time down in
South Florida that they end up purchasing second homes. The prototypical
customer can also include all the new families that could be moving into the
area for the new companies developing in the surrounding areas.
(D) The
opportunity is difficult to exploit because real estate is an expensive market
to invest in. There is a lot at stake and it also needs a huge start-up
investment. Some entrepreneurs might need to look elsewhere to invest before
expanding into real estate.
Real estate has always been an
interesting market to me. From renovating houses for new families to move into
to providing the best commercial real estate options for new companies to move to.
A lot of the customers I work with, always talk about having rental properties
that they own and constantly generate revenue for them.
Great post!
ReplyDeleteSergio I really liked your article on the farmers using water conservation. I think closed systems are a great idea, but they’re also really expensive at the moment. I agree with what you said that if the price were a little better it would be an easier opportunity to take advantage of. I still think the benefits of a better future would outweigh even the initial cost. Growing up in Nebraska I was always surrounded by agriculture, but I never really paid too much attention to it. Very interesting article!
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DeleteI live in Newberry, which is about 12 miles west of Gainesville. It is a small town rich in agriculture. Currently, watermelons are being harvested. There are also other food crops that are grown here. I believe that most of the farmers here try to utilize some kind of reclaimed water system. If most large consumers of water would switch to a reclaimed system, it could have a large impact on our local water consumption.
Regarding your real estate article, I think that due to the large initial cost many could not take advantage of this opportunity. However, if the set up cost is not an issue there is a great deal of profit potential!
Great post
1. As a college student, I utilize Uber all the time! I even thought about becoming an Uber driver, but my boyfriend thought being a vulnerable woman would not be a good idea. But I think it's a great idea.
ReplyDelete2. I think even not as farmers, we should all be working to conserve water daily. It's a huge issue that we have. We are constantly hearing about water shortages, so a movement to conserve is a must.
3. Climate change is a definite issue, but unfortunately it is so hard to control! You would have to completely change people's mindset about waste and energy use. It is definitely an issue that economists and marketers alike are finding difficult to combat.
4. I have honestly always wanted to invest in a property and remodel or rent it out. The real estate market has always intrigued me, and it's kind of nice to know it's in a relatively good state.
Hey Sergio, great job on your post! Uber has blown up so much within the last year, as I use the service weekly. It’s a great idea to replace expensive taxi services and to avoid drinking while driving or just simply needing to get from point A to B. Your second article reminds of me a long discussion I had this past spring in class about the debate between water used for farmer and how to conserve their usage. It’s very interesting to learn how much water farmers have to use and how the California drought (for example) has caused havoc since their water supply for crops has been cut. Climate change is shaping the world different than we know it so I know eventually it won't be costing jobs just in South Florida, but everywhere else as well.
ReplyDeleteAll topics you covered seemed to be well thought out and I really enjoyed your analysis of each opportunity. The opportunities regarding Uber and Real Estate in Hollywood were probably my favorite simply because they are so well known, yet so low key at the same time. With Uber, success is determined by the car you drive, the market, the times you choose to operate, and the demand (especially during events). The lat Uber driver I spoke with told me of times where they could make $1000 in one weekend! As for Real Estate in Hollywood, I feel as though that venture is an amazing opportunity where if you just built relationships with the right people, your business would thrive. I guess that just goes with the business world in general though.
ReplyDeleteWater usage is likely to be one of the most important issues facing the entire world, in the near future. Anybody who can figure out real solutions as far as water purification, desalination, and other similar issues is likely to become one of the wealthiest people in the world.
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of Uber, and think it's an indispensable service in cities. They're going to be facing a lot of issues moving forward with regards to whether they have employees or contractors, it's going to be interesting watching that industry evolve.
Hey Sergio,
ReplyDeleteGreat post, and great find on the Uber article! Uber is changing the game, and in my opinion, taxi companies will eventually die out, unfortunately. They're dominating the game, and I use it on a weekly basis. It's interesting that you used the Hollywood real estate article, as well, as I have a friend that works in Southern California as a real estate agent, and he's confident that while the market itself is booming at the moment, he says there will be a bubble burst in the next few years. Great job!
-Jared