23A

1.Fundraising experience: Aoii and DM

valuable- This is valuable because every business idea will need funding

rare- many people are capable of fundraising money

inimitable- this can be imitated it would just be fundraising for different illnesses and events

non-substitutable: I could have someone else do this and fundraise money.

2.Social capital: UF Greek life

valuable: Greek life is very powerful at UF being involved with different chapters is very valuable for business ideas.

rare: This isn’t rare because all UF students can join a sorority

inimitable: this can be imitated if students join Greek life

non-substitutable: having connections in Greek life cant be substituted for something else because it is so valuable.

3. organization skills

valuable: This is valuable because it can help you strategically with your business idea and organizing your thoughts.

rare: this is not a rare skill many people are organized.

Inimitable: you can imitate this skill

Non –substitutable: I could find someone to organize my things if I wanted to.

4.Support from organizations:

valuable: This is valuable because with the support of organizations such as my sorority and business clubs they can spread the word.

rare: For some people, this is rare to be apart of organizations.

Inimitable: this can be imitated with other organizations

Non-substitutable: I couldn’t get the same support and help without my organizations.

5.Personal relationships/ networking:

valuable: having relationships with people in the business world is very valuable.

rare: This isn’t rare many people network and has connections in business.

inimitable: Yes, I would say this can be imitated.

non-substitutable: I could find someone else who has connections and networks.

6. Writing skills

valuable: Very valuable in the business world for communicating with employees and customers.

rare: Not everyone has great writing skills but some people do.

Inimitable: Yes, some people have the skills to imitate good writing.

non-substitutable: Yes, I could find someone else who has writing skills.

7.Time management

valuable: allows me to organize my time effectively to have more time for business ideas.

rare: This isn’t rare as other people have these skills, but it is definitely helpful.

Inimitable: it can be imitated.

non-substitutable: most likely substitutable to find a replacement.

8. Social media in business:

valuable: having your business on social media is valuable to many companies and increases exposure.

Rare: Not every business knows how to use social media effectively.

Inimitable: most people in my generation use social media.

non-substitutable: No because social media is extremely valuable.

9. Valuable info on prototypical customers:

valuable: Not everyone has gotten valuable info from potential customers. So this is an advantage.

rare: This is rare because it takes time and effort to reach out to prototypical customers.

Inimitable: You can’t because it came from the original source

Non- substitutable: Other people could do interviews but they would not be the same.

10. University of Florida:

valuable: Many networking opportunities with older gators and respect for going to a recognized school.

rare: It is a top 10 university.

Inimitable: yes, many could if they also attend a top 10 university

Non-substitutable: not substitutable.

 I think my top resources would be my skills such as writing, organizing and time management these skills can help me efficiently plan my business idea and put it in to effect.