1. Post–hurricane help tops 2018 list of news stories; researchers doing all they can to stem citrus greening
a. The Link to the Article: http://www.brevardbusinessnews.com/ArchiveDocs/2019/2019-01-01/BBN-010719.pdf (010718) Page 6
b. Brad Buck from The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has reported that as Florida has been recovering from the hurricanes this past year, that the UF/IFAS department has made positive advancements in several areas to work with communities and growers to support agriculture and natural resources advancements. He writes about the different specific areas in which UF excelled.
c. The article brings up a great point about how the hurricanes have devastated our areas and how we must work together as one unit to restore what was lost and to move forward with new technology, better ways to saves our crops, our homes, our livelihoods, and our lives. We can’t forget what devastation we had, we must keep in mind what we can do and work towards future solutions for future generations.
d. Every person in our community was affected by the hurricanes but I would say that the elderly had an especially challenging time. They needed extra care and assistance that sadly some of them couldn’t receive. It may be somewhat easy for most of us to evacuate, but, not so easy for the elderly or the sick.
2. The nonprofit Addiction Policy Forum rolls out resource to address crisis in state; find treatment facilities by county
a. http://www.brevardbusinessnews.com/ArchiveDocs/2019/2019-01-01/BBN-010719.pdf (010718) Page 14
b. The article brings new resources of how persons suffering from addictions can find help and offers more private ways of doing so such as with using an app or making a phone call. This way, more people will likely make that move towards helping themselves or possibly someone else.
c. I don’t think there can ever be too many resources for people who suffer from all sorts of ailments except that the care given to people during vulnerable periods in their lives is exceptional and that they are treated well. The persons who work with these people need to be trained professionals who know what to say to them and what they are going through.
d. Persons who have this problem are any person who has, is, or will suffer from and addiction to substances.
3. Schools implement instant emergency communications system with first responders; real–time coordination
a. http://www.brevardbusinessnews.com/ArchiveDocs/2019/2019-01-01/BBN-011419.pdf Page 2
b. This article explains how this new technology bridges the gap between schools and law enforcement and can have a response time like no other. It allows for instant contact with law enforcement allowing that all important reduction in time should a crisis occur.
c. It reminds me of how we must work towards many new solutions to help to alleviate this crisis in our world and in our own local towns and communities.
d. The persons who have the need are any child in public schools. The need could then move to other public areas.
4. Face your challenges like a linebacker — and don’t be afraid to try a blitz
a. http://www.brevardbusinessnews.com/ArchiveDocs/2019/2019-01-01/BBN-012119.pdf Page 4
b. This article is about facing challenges with a mindset that allows you to be strong and determined, not afraid. She writes about stepping outside of your comfort zone to handle issues that come your way. She uses football terminology as a reference to help you to see the big picture.
c. People are afraid to try new things, to reach out of their comfort zones, to exceed to greater heights. As a result, some people just accept their circumstances as they are, never trying new things. For example, I’ve run across several friends and colleagues who say I could never do that especially at my age when I tell them (at my age in my fifties) that I’m taking classes at UF at the Heavener School of Business. A need exists to get us up and, on our feet, to tackle those things we would like to change about ourselves.
d. The problem exists for us all to some degree, but for people who have let their situations dominate them, and who have just accepted life as less than what they hoped. People with low incomes comes first to my mind, but there are also those striving to overcome a disability or something else that takes a little mind over matter.
5. Don’t let poor negotiation skills doom your business venture; mistakes entrepreneurs make and ways to avoid
a. http://www.brevardbusinessnews.com/ArchiveDocs/2019/2019-01-01/BBN-012119.pdf Page 4
b. I couldn’t pass up this article since it hit so close to what we are overcoming in this Entrepreneur Class. It offers steps to better negotiation skills which come in to play with every day situations to starting a new business.
c. The need is to teach people the art of negotiation. It can help to get that new job, to negotiate a lower price on a car or new home, or to speak with officials, clients, or your superior officers.
d. College students to retirement age people with a special focus on the intermediate ages.
Hey, Virginia! I really enjoyed the first article that discusses hurricanes and the efforts that come after them. I think that a true opportunity exists there because it affects pretty much every Florida community, even if they are not directly hit. It affects the economies of those regions dramatically, and many Floridians have family in other parts that may be affected more than themselves. By bringing the community together in these events to coordinate efforts and have many preventative measures in place, we will be much better off in the next hurricane!
ReplyDeleteHi Virginia, I enjoyed reading your post and especially your fourth point. I think the concept of trying things that run opposite to the norm provide an individual with a learning experience that is not easily replicated. I also liked your personal application to it. Rather than just summarizing the article, you put it in your own terms. I think you did a good job choosing articles that also related to entrepreneurship. One improvement would to make the post more specific rather than generalizations.
ReplyDeleteHey I love your 5th article. A lot of business people always feel like they must win or gain something immediately. Also, negotiation is something that is very difficult for a lot of people to grasp. These two things are what separate good business people from the weak ones. Lastly I agree that negotiation should be taught, but I think people should create their own style which fits their personality. Everyone functions differently and I feel that negotiation is something that follows after who you are.
ReplyDelete