Final Project Prep

If you've been following along, you'd know that I am mentoring with an Accountant. You'd also be confused by my last post about my Craft Show. Truth is, I don't know what I really want to do anymore. The rational career to choose is Accounting. People will always need someone to do their taxes and business owners will always need someone to keep their books meaning, there will always be a need for accountants. The thing I really want to do though, is pursue my business. I love being crafty and making things but, with the economy like it is, there's no guarantee. Nonetheless, I'm going to use this program to double dip, gaining experience in the Accounting field and also researching ways to better my business (and a little free advertising.)

This week, Honors Mentorship students were asked to consider technology in their field.

Q. How is technology used on a day to day basis?

A. With websites like eBay, etsy, and Pinterest, the Internet is used 24/7 to sell and promote products. It can also be used to research possible price points for your products. The Internet is also used to get in contact with possible customers through things like blogs, direct e-mail, etc. Mobile technology is also starting to emerge with the use of QR codes and smartphones.  

Q. What technology is used to communicate with other Professionals?

A. In this day and age, everything's electronic, making the simple answer email for simple inquiries, like getting in a show, etc. However, I'm old fashioned. I like to make cards and send them via snail mail as thank you notes. I recently interviewed someone for a project and am making them a card saying how honored I was to be able to interview them and thanking them for their time. Somethings just can't be said better than with a home made card.

Q. When presenting to other professionals, what do you use?
A. I believe that, while a picture is worth a thousand words, the real thing is worth so many more. When presenting my products to potential clients and customers, I use a display of my products when presenting to other professionals. If I am unable to present my products in person, I will send samples of my products as well as photos.

Q. What is your theory about the type of technology that will be used in the future?
A. I believe that the same technologies will be used with an increase in mobile technologies since, people are always on the go. 

Q. How can you imagine technology being incorporated in the profession?
A. I can imagine programs being written or software being created that allows customers to create their own versions of my products so they can see what the end product will be when placing custom orders.

Q. How will I incorporate technology into my final presentation?
A. I plan to create a PowerPoint or Prezi detailing my business plan, the implementation, and a graphical representation of the results. I will also try creating a QR to utilize mobile technologies. (I will also more than likely take advantage of the opportunity to sell my products and will have displays them.)