Enterprise 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: Resistant MaterialsNew and emerging technologiesGCSEAQA Created by: IzzyB1Created on: 09-04-19 14:29 Introduction computer technology - individual designers access leading industry design tools communications technology - remote working so small teams can be formed across the globe social media - access to vast audiences on minimal marketing budgets enterprise - an idea is cultivated into a business proposal that has commercial viability as a product start-up businesses - usually one that has come up with an idea that has the pontential to grow into a profit-making business app design and development - computer software has made the development of apps more accessable, more people are able to see their ideas come to life patent - legal process of proving that you are the first person to have registered an idea or invention a patent prevents others from using your idea or design without applying for permission or paying a fee for the right to use it 1 of 5 Crowdfunding enables organisations to raise investment from people who believe their idea usually an internet-based way to gain small contributions from many investors www.kickstarter.com - a crowdfunding site for design and technology based ideas PODpoint - electric vehicle charging solutions launched crowdfunding campaign as they had no money they raised over £1.8 million from 618 people 2 of 5 Virtual marketing and retail websites, social media, email, digital marketing are used to craete a wider audience in order to promote a product, service or idea social media - very popular to launch products, Facebook and Youtube promote business and enterprise ideas LinkedIn - business-minded people can share ideas and services blogs and vlogs - appeal new audiences, small fortunes by enterprising people who have a large online following search engine optimisation - try to make their websites appear on the first page of search results for as many relevant key word requests as possible paid for adverts which appear beside search results GoPro - customers share videos using GoPro, instant connection with viewers and it promotes the brand very quickly VR - will play an increasing role in online retail - use to try clothes on at home, not enough technology yet factories use VR to help train people to do a new job 3 of 5 Cooperatives organisation or business that are owned and run by its members members also share profits examples are often local, can be national businesses more people want to work in these shops as they get bigger bonuses motivates you to work harder, in which you get a bonus encourage customers to buy more, and they will buy more 4 of 5 Fairtrade better prices, decent working conditions for farmers and fair terms of trade in LEDCs farmers recieve a Fairtrade Premium to invest in their communities standards include protection of worker's rights and environment and payment of Fairtrade Minimum Price 1.65 million farmers and workers in 74 countries benefit from Fairtrade 5 of 5
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