CIST 2100

CIST 2100 - Orgs Apps and Technology

Team name: Laptop Business

Team members: Son Nguyen - AI Developer, Louis Nodskov - Web Developer, Kyle Fisher - Web Developer

Current Leader: Kyle Fisher

Business model: Lending high-performance laptops to a certain group of students or users who want to use a certain monthly-paid set of programs for a certain period of time

Business Model Canvas

Value Proposition Our business allows low-income students to acquire the specific hardware and software specifications needed to complete their classes at a smaller cost than traditional laptop rental businesses.	Key Activities Managing distribution channels for inbound hardware Managing inventory of laptops Managing logistics of shipping and distributing rental machines to customers	Key Resources "Laptops for Students" branding Laptops available for rent Different kinds of software available for rental
Customer Segments A niche market of low-income college students with coursework that leverages laptops Computer Science majors Engineering majors Graphic Design majors	Customer Relationships Self-service Automated services Personal assistance	Channels Social Media Campus fliers Campus bulletin boards Campus Faculty Surveys Opt-in email and text messaging Online storefront and mobile application notifications
Key Partners Shipping Companies UPS USPS Fedex Laptop distributors Hewlett Packard Laptop Plaza Ambar Distributors Insurance companies Worth ave. Asurian	Cost Structure TBD	Revenue Streams TBD