Soldato
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I've got an interview 

Yeah, thanks. Can't say I've been a fan of the various firms or their reputations but maybe I can be a drop in the ocean to try and change thatGood luck fella.
Presume it's for one of the online conveyancing firms?
Maybe you've covered this already, if so I apologise but what's your business plan? Who's your market? You seem to see having stock in NI as a differentiator but how big is the market for people that want this in NI?
How are you ensuring people find your website?
So you have no issue shipping to mainland UK but the other suppliers struggle shipping over to Ireland?
This still available? I have the samsung duos charger to charge my mate 20 pro and galaxy watch. Could do a comparison to that if you want?Would anyone here like the chance to test our new wireless charger? QI enabled 10W fast chargers. The samples won't arrive for another 2 weeks but if anyone would like the chance to try one, yes you can also keep it, can you post here?
Wireless is the way forward and will become the norm so I'm trying to get in there early. QI enabled phone needed though so looking at quite a modern iPhone, Samsung etc
There's only 1 available as the other samples are promised to my usual testers.
This still available? I have the samsung duos charger to charge my mate 20 pro and galaxy watch. Could do a comparison to that if you want?
Cool, drop me a trust should you need me!Yeah I'm still looking at options. I have my other 2 testers going to give it a go on their phones, to have another gadget tested, Not just a phone, might be beneficial. Samples not arriving for a bit yet. Hoping my manufacturer can ship them to be quick as Chinese New Year is coming soon and I'd want an order in and shipped before their break.
Thanks for the advice, currently completing the NPQSL so hopefully that will get me up there. Regretting not doing my masters sooner now as I know that would have given me more weight to throw around in an interview.@skaif - Have you considered PQH? Usually a good start for those wanting to move in to senior roles in a school. I work in a university that trains teachers. We offer Masters in Education (M.Ed) and those are normally a must for any movement up the school ladder.
Also which Uni? Will be looking to complete my M.Ed at some point but not looked into which ones to do it at. I assume it doesn't matter as no one really cares unless its Russell Group.@skaif - Have you considered PQH? Usually a good start for those wanting to move in to senior roles in a school. I work in a university that trains teachers. We offer Masters in Education (M.Ed) and those are normally a must for any movement up the school ladder.
All about networking in this place.
Got a colleague who worked with him and is on good terms to introduce me, and a senior member of his team as a reference for me. Writing my introductory email now and will approach on Wednesday as hes back in the office today, lets give him a few days to breathe![]()
Plan is to move into predominately wireless charging products as there's no batteries in a wireless charger, not the one I'm going to be selling anyway. Market is UK wide in that instance. Wireless charging will become the norm in the future. Just set your phone down and walk away, job done. As for N.I. customers, 98% of NI population have at least one gadget in the home that needs charging. People using their phones more in the future, battery development not progressing as fast as people want (see iphone owners), means there will be a market for my portable chargers in the meantime. Convenience of just topping up the battery, on the move, is a big factor. Stick the charger on to your phone and stick it in your pocket or bag. Sorted.
Awesome stuff dude!Also I'll be in Seattle in a month for Microsoft TechReady 2019. Its all go!
Yeah it will be a nice welcomed break and also exciting networking. Plus, Seattle!Awesome stuff dude!
Also which Uni? Will be looking to complete my M.Ed at some point but not looked into which ones to do it at. I assume it doesn't matter as no one really cares unless its Russell Group.
That's the "plan" but what @Basher was asking was more of a; How have you validated your business model? Your value prop is currently your chargers and cables. (Keep wireless stuff aside, as that's another model you also need to validate) Your customer segment is, who? People with devices who need to charge them? Drill it down further, what age ranges specifically? Male/ female? What are their daily habits? Where do they currently purchase?
Your customer channels are? (how are you reaching your customers?) Online shop only? How do you tell people about your products? How do you essentially draw people to those channels, whatever they are? Have you validated these as well? (i.e. google ads, cost is X, customer acquisition cost is ?$) What's your after sales strategy etc?
You'd be really well placed in doing a business model canvas to outline all this stuff and test it, to see what works and what doesn't. You can do it for this value prop as well as the wireless stuff which will help you cut down waste and doing things that cost money for the sake of it. If you google business model canvas image it'll give you something you can print and stick post it notes on very quickly, which will get you to really ask questions of your business model.
(I really enjoy this stuff, it really gets you to drill into the details and at the end of it, you have so much more clarity in what you're doing/ where to go to scale)