6A Identifying opportunities in economic and regulatory trends

1.     Regulatory Trend

-       Source: https://ext-marketing.com/marketing-articles/u-s-regulatory-trends-2019-and-beyond/

a.     This article discusses how cybersecurity could impose a serious threat to human civilization

b.     I strongly believe an opportunity does exist in this field simply because almost everything is done online; and critical information such as passwords, personal information, etc are all stored online. This is especially the case for large businesses in the financial services industry

c.     I think the biggest consumers would probably be government firms, legislative bodies, large finance firms, or for that matter any large firm who is afraid of online criminals

d.     I do not think this is an opportunity that is very difficult to exploit because large firms (especially those in the financial services) are always looking to keep their cyber security and privacy laws up to date. These things are huge factors in determining the safety and success of their companies.

Why do you see the opportunity: I think this is a huge opportunity. Nevertheless it is a tech industry and tech is something that booms as it progresses. When cyber security becomes newer and advanced, companies will be willing to spend whatever it takes because proper protection can sometimes make or break a business.

2.     Economic trend

-       Source: https://truthinitiative.org/research-resources/emerging-tobacco-products/e-cigarettes-facts-stats-and-regulations

a.     This article addresses the main concerns about vaping: are e-cigarettes actually less harmful than cigarettes?

b.     I believe an opportunity exists because as more and more research is being conducted, it is evidently showing that e-cigarettes have some detrimental effects to ones health. Although may claim that despite all the discoveries, critics claim e-cigarettes are 95% safer than traditional cigarettes.

c.     The likely consumer of this opportunity would be someone is trying to quit smoking cigarettes or overall just quit their addiction to nicotine.

d.     I would say this is an easy opportunity to exploit. People who are looking to switch from cigarettes now are offered a “healthier” alternative, and those who want to decrease their nicotine intake have options with different devices with respect to what percentage of nicotine the device has.

Why do you believe an opportunity exists: I believe an opportunity exists because having been addicted to cigarettes myself, finding a “healthier” alternative was the best solution to try and quit my own nicotine addiction. Thankfully I am no longer a nicotine user, but the vaping industry is huge, rather I would say it has become an epidemic. Young people, especially college students are a big consumer in this business.

3.     Regulatory Trend

-       Source: https://www.alligator.org/news/uf-health-monitors-rumors-of-coronavirus-spreading-to-gainesville/article_69a9b1a0-426c-11ea-86b2-87354e5a2a4e.html

a.     I found this article on the Independent Alligator

b.     This has been a heavily discussed topic over the recent weeks because of the fact that is it a worldwide health emergency.

c.     This problem is not only an issue that is being faced in china, but is now on a global scale. Health centers and hospitals are faced with this opportunity, but college students as well in the Gainesville area are now also being faced with it because of the rumors.

d.     This is a fairly easy opportunity to exploit mainly because it is a worldwide health crisis. And it is something everybody is paying attention to.

Why do you believe an opportunity exists: The coronavirus is something that should be monitored (and is being monitored) very closely because it is something that can affect anybody.

4.     Economic trend

-       Source: https://www.fool.com/investing/2019/09/21/10-reasons-to-buy-carvana-and-never-sell.aspx

a.     This article discusses 10 different reasons as to why one should invest in Carvana, and never sell.

b.     I believe an opportunity exists because Carvana is a business that has really seems to take off. They have a reasonable market entry strategy, as well proven top and bottom line growth.

c.     I think investors, stock investors, and car-buyers would be the ones most-wiling to invest or buy from this company.

d.     I would say the opportunity is relatively easy to exploit. There are already a ton f commercials on why one should buy from Carvana. Not to mention the data shown with respect to their numbers shows the success of the company thus far.

Why do you believe an opportunity exists: because people are always prioritizing their convenience over anything else. Buying a car in a dealership can be a lengthy and time-consuming process. That being said, with just the click of a button you can choose the car you like and purchase it on a smartphone device. It really doesn’t get any easier or more convenient than that.