DON Enterprises
Opportunity:
DON Enterprises has noticed a need among current washer
dryer owners, as well as potential first time owners of washers and dryers.
These consumers need a more efficient way of having washed and dried clothes,
without the current amount of effort laundry takes. The standard home or
residence generally has a washer and a separate dryer from the washer, causing
a transferring of clothes between cycles. The technology that once was present
yielded only a way to have a separate washer and dryer, and people became
accustomed to this norm, however better technology now exists. The market
encompasses all areas in the United States and the rest of the world that
already has the washer and dryer as a standard in homes, apartments, and large
scale facilities, including all demographics and range of people. Customers
currently satisfy the inefficient method by transporting clothes from washer
and dryer between cycles, however our company feels that if customers were more
aware of our services and product they would not be so loyal to the process.
The opportunity present is huge and extremely lucrative. “The early bird gets
the worm” is a cliché that is well suited for this situation as no other
companies or stores have made the majority of the consumer base aware of the 2
in 1 washer dryer. The opportunity at hand is something my company wants to act
fast on, as time goes on, the risk of not being first to consumers with our
plan will take a large chunk of revenues away from us and into the hands of
others.
Innovation:
In no way is our company trying to portray to consumers that
we invented the already existing 2 in 1 washer dryer. Our company is
capitalizing on the under-usage of this wonderful device by educating and
helping consumers with the switch. Our company comes to homes and places of
business, and determines one of two things; do you already have a washer and
dryer system? Or are you a first time owner? Both options receive the utmost
care from our company, as we want the consumers to spend less time on laundry
and more time on the things that actually matter to them. If the consumer has a
preexisting system(s), we will come to their residence or business, educate
them on the new system and services and remove the old system. Now, both types
of consumers receive the same service, we deliver, install, and maintain the
system 24 hours 7 days a week. Our
service for both types of consumers will cost $3000. We can make this possible
by crediting the old system we retain towards the removal and transportation.
Venture Concept:
Our companies services will solve the opportunity at hand
for two reasons; the more efficient 2 in 1 washer dryer will remove the need to
transport clothes, and our companies marketing of this under used product will
make a large amount of unaware consumers discover the wonderful invention.
Customers will most definitely switch to our services and product, very easily
I might add as well. The offering of efficiency we give to customers is
irreplaceable in their day for more valued ventures. Not only will the
efficiency of the new system make them want to switch, our company, rooted in
customer service, will make customers not need to lift a finger other than
dialing our number. Soon enough with new technology the phone call will be
effortless too! We will also give old systems to the less fortunate, further
emphasizing the reason for customers to use our company, while also helping out
others in need. Our company is in the extremely rare position of having
virtually zero competition, the closest thing being a customer making
themselves aware of the system, purchasing from a store, and maintaining the
new system themselves. Yes this could be done by customers, however our no
effort process with reasonable pricing, as well as the nature of stores to push
two separated systems on customers, give us the advantage. Packaging, price points, distribution,
customer support, and the customer experience are the absolute most important
aspects of our business. The third reason our customers will choose us is our
customer first mindset and continually growing business, as we grow and become
larger the services and customer service will increase and become more
efficient. We plan to make our company culture all about the customer, because
at the end of the day, that’s who gives money to us. Aside from administration
and myself, our company has a very important structure of business and jobs.
Our maintenance men will be on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week, again to put
the customer first, while also making money with inconvenience fees (10pm-6am.)
We will have, likewise, a 24 hour 7 days a week call staff to receive customer
complaints and issues and handle them with the utmost care and sincerity, as if
it was the employee’s own system. Finally, our delivery and installation staff,
which must look at each consumer case by case in order to assure the best
service for each individual customer.
1.
Our secret sauce, as stated above, is the basis
of our company in customer service and making them always happy. This is irreplaceable
as it boosts world of mouth and company image, as well as retains a strong
customer base.
2.
The next innovation for our company is inventing
an automated clothes folder to go inside of our machines, in order to further
make the process effortless and customers happier. Our goal is to have
customers make a one time stop to their system with dirty clothes and a one
time pick up of washed, dried, and folded clothes ready for storage or to wear
immediately.
3.
Should this company actually launch I see me and
the company going very far and being very successful. I would work tirelessly
day in and day out to create the best possible service and efficiency,
resulting in 5 years to be the premier name in laundry services. I would love
to create businesses that thrive, sell, and move to another issue in society and
I think this business will help me do that
Hey Donovan, I think you have an interesting idea. The only problem I see arising is the cost of the service. Most families do not just have three thousand dollars to spend on a new washer and dryer, especially since most households already have a washer and a dryer. The effort of moving the clothes is very minimal when compared to the huge cost of buying your new system. If you could find a way to lower the price, you would get far more sales. If you want to check out my post, you can find it at http://alexbeyrent.blogspot.com/2016/03/venture-concept-no-1.html.
ReplyDeleteHey Donovan! I have to with Alex the only thing I would be worried about is the price. I think you are so knowledgable about the 2 in 1 washer dryer and you are so excited to tell others about this project but I am not sure what price customers will be willing to pay since most people are used to moving their clothes from one appliances to the other because it is the social norm. I do think you have a great venture concept though! Keep up the goo work! Feel free to check out my post: http://rachelecarter.blogspot.com/2016/03/venture-concept-no-1.html
ReplyDeleteHey, this is so funny because the last venture concept that I commented on was also about laundry! It's clear that there's a huge laziness in Gainesville when it comes to laundry hahah. I've actually thought of your idea before and I don't really understand why the don't really exist. I remember asking someone about it when I was little and they told me that they do already exist but they're either really expensive or they don't work very well, so I guess those could be the two things you would work on!
ReplyDeleteHey Donovan,
ReplyDeleteVery well done on this blog post. I think your emphasis on customer service will take your business a long way. You would also want to emphasize on top-oh-the-line products as well. Your machine is definitely innovative for the greater portion of laundry products out there. Creating a strong brand name that is familiarized with reliability, innovation, and well service may do best.
Overall, great job as always! Keep kicking butt!
-Angela