Yerkich Pub had a good presentation overall. The part I enjoyed the most was them discussing the various marketing techniques their company uses. I think everybody in the group had a good speaking voice as well. #RHUB290
I thought Baja's Best had a great presentation. Their business was very interesting and helpful for elderly people. They did an excellent job explaining the nuances of their topic. #RHUB290
Blue Water Financial did a great job at presenting their presentation and explaining what a fiduciary duty means. I admired their organized and concise slides. They also spoke with confidence which is essential to giving a good presentation. #RHUB290
@AraujoBriceyda I would say the 5 canons of rhetoric are the most important things to keep in mind when presenting. Keeping the audience engaged is essential for any good presentation. It helps convey your message more effectively. #RHUB290
Today's class taught me how to give effective presentations. I realized your audience isn't there to judge you. It's best to be confident when doing a presentation. This alleviates the anxiety associated with public speaking. #RHUB290
David Phillips had a lot of good points during his Ted Talk. The most important lesson I took away was to not add too much to your PowerPoint. A simple and concise slide deck is best to not bore your audience. You should avoid fluff when creating a PowerPoint. #RHUB290
@AlexReeseRWS290 You bring up a very good point. As a business, you must understand how to cater to specific customers. If you are unable to get this concept down, you will market your business to nobody. Like you said, you must be specific for who to sell to. #RHUB290
In class we discussed the different kinds of reports. These include, informative, recommendation, and analytical. You will see these in all areas of business. Business report writing is something you must get down to excel in a respective field. #RHUB290
Data and statistics seem to be crucial aspects of business report writing. Integrating concrete evidence into a report was the norm in the sample writings. Research is a critical step when writing a business report. #RHUB290
The writing process is going well for me. There are times where I run into "writer's block" but I learn to bounce back quickly. I'm learning to effectively construct my thoughts on paper. Moving forward, I know the writing process will become more smooth. #RHUB290
@NateChannn Consumers love familiarity. Apple deploys this marketing strategy which is why they are one of the biggest companies. For our business, we plan on selling products that customers are already familiar with. By doing this, we hope to gain a loyal customer base like Apple. #RHUB290
Understanding how to advertise is imperative for a business. The ads we explored in class showed me effective vs ineffective marketing. Being conscious of not making people upset is important. The last thing you want is a negative outlook on your business. #RHUB290
After reading this week's article, I was able to extract some information to incorporate in our own business. "Consumers are torn between a curiosity about new things and a fear of anything too new." This helps me understand how we can market to consumers. #RHUB290
@cyturner44 Being able to create a website that gives a good user experience is vital. First impressions matter most to customers. When creating a website, it shouldn't be how fast you can create it, but the quality of the website. #RHUB290
I was not able to make it to class on Tuesday. But from what I've read, it seems like having a strong foothold online is vital for businesses. Nowadays most consumers shop online so if you want a business to be successful you must have an online presence. #RHUB290
When building a website for your business you must be able to create a user-friendly experience. Web hosting services are a great tool and something we can implement when building our website. This is especially useful for e-commerce websites. #RHUB290
@cyturner44 Ads are very important when running a business. The more advertisements equals more traffic for your business. There is a also an important step you must take which is identifying what consumers you are catering to. Understanding how to run ads is vital. #RHUB290
Market research is one of the most important things when starting a business. Knowing your customers allows you to cater to a specific population. Establishing yourself as a business in a market is vital. #RHUB290
What I found interesting in the sources under market research were the different types of articles. The three types of articles include: scholarly articles, trade journal articles, and news articles. These articles are important for business information. #RHUB290
I feel like the letter writing project is giving me an immense amount of insight in writing professionally. It's vital to understand this for all workplace settings, especially in business. Grasping the concept between giving good news and bad news is essential. #RHUB290