NU12 #5 Foster Dog Home by Marty Dagdag

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Subject: NU12 #5 Foster Dog Home by Marty Dagdag

NU 12 #5

Topic: What Irritates me in the Neighborhood:                        

Foster Dog Home

by Martino Rafael T. Dagdag                                                                 

    SPEntrep S10         

Introduction:

Dogs are believed to be man's best friend, Some, have dogs to be their companions. For my family, our dog: Febee, a golden Labrador, is part of the Family.

However, It saddens me to see stray dogs that are thin and full of scales eating from garbage cans around the neighborhood. There are also dogs who have owners but I can hear them barking or crying tied up in a leash or in metal cages. 

Some owners treat their dogs as a left over disposal system not knowing that some human food do not contain the proper nutrients these dogs need.

I want to create a shelter that will adopt stray dogs around the village who are hungry, adopt dogs who go astray during rain. 

Application:

First is to look for a commercial space that can fit:

1. a small clinic: for animal's medical needs.

2. small recovery rooms, for dogs that need medical attention, need to rest, recover, or give birth.

3. a lobby for incoming visitors pets and humans alike. 

    o The lobby can have some product displays for pet owners to buy, like toys, feeding bowls, pet shampoo and pet food & treats.

    o The lobby will have a reception table for

      •    Humans can inquire on how to adopt a stray dog.

      •    Humans can leave their dogs to be taken care of while they are on vacation

4. Bathing Area, as much as Dogs hate baths, they need one at least twice a week.

5. finally and most important is a room or back door to an open area that will serve as the dog foster home. This will be a large gated place to fit at least 10 Dogs, it must have the following;

     •    Dog Beds- for sleeping

     •    Feeding cells- a partially closed area so that the dogs don't fight over food. 

     •    Sand pit, this will serve as their toilet to do their business. Having a sand pit will control where the dogs do their business and will be easier to clean and has odor controlling power.

    •   Toys scattered around for the dogs to play with and play with one another

Manpower needed:

Veterinarian: someone to look after the dogs' medical needs.

2 Helpers: they must be dog lovers to be helpers in this facility, they are in charge of giving food to the dogs, bathing them, cleaning after the place and play with the dogs occasionally.

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Layout:

Reflection:

There are a lot of sprouting veterinary clinics and animal homes around but I feel that some these houses treat dogs as patients. For me dogs should be able to run free, play and exercise, never caged. This business idea is an answer my family's compassion for dogs and other animals. 4

NU12 #10 Philippine Art Auction Website by Marty Dagdag

NU 12 #10

Topic:New Product/Service or improvements

Philippine Art Auction Website

by Martino Rafael T. Dagdag                                                                 

    SPEntrep S10         

Introduction:

I was looking around the house and I noticed several paintings hung on our walls painted by my grandmother's brother-in-law(who we call "Uncle Oscar"), who gave the paintings to our family as a house-warming present when we moved to our new house a few years ago. The paintings were beautiful and really life-like, I remember Uncle Oscar tell stories of how his paintings were auctioned off and traded years ago at a time when art was very much appreciated. 

I myself am a fan of painting, I cannot help myself from appreciating paintings when I see them displayed in museums or in malls, which makes me think that paintings are a true reflection of our culture.

But in the digital age, how do we make art more accessible and more appreciated by others who are literally living on a cloud? My idea is to have a website that can auction paintings of Filipino artists, professional and upcoming for the appreciation and collection of art enthusiasts and collectors.

Website Development:

The website would be similar to other shopping and auction websites such as ebay.com, zalora.com.ph but instead of commercial items, the website will only feature hand crafted works such as acrylic or oil paintings, pastel or pencil drawings and sculptures made by Filipinos. 

To start, a member shall be required to input data such as Name, company, pen name and contact details. 

• Company: this applies to Art galleries who want to feature their items

• Why a pen name?: Some artist want to hide their real names to the public so as not to be judged after seeing their work of art. However for security sake, the real name is required. A back office of the website will verify the legitimacy of the member. 

Once proven legitimate, a member will take a picture or scan his work of art and upload it online. Each item up for auction will appear on a separate page showing the image, title of work, the materials used, dimensions, name of artist, contact details and starting bid. 

After uploading, other members can view his or her works through 2 channels: (try to imagine a facebook or pinterest type of layout)

Channel 1: the members profile page where works up for bidding are featured. 

Channel 2: the home page, where a registered member can view a roster of images up for bid.

Concerns on copyright

So since paintings, drawings and other images have value, intellectual and artistic copyrights may be a concern, to address this, a tight membership is going to be required upon set up of the website, second is that images will have small resolution icons and automatic water marks on enlarged images. In this way other users cannot use other images for other purposes.

Bidding Process: 

A member can opt to bid, and the bidding process will commence and last for several days. The winner would be the highest bidder and will be contacted by the owner of the artwork for payment arrangements. 

Benefit of website:

1. larger collection to choose from for buyers

2. searches can be narrowed down to specifics such as type of art: drawing, still life, landscape, abstract, sculptures etc.

3. is a new way of discovering up and coming Filipino Artists 4

NU12 #12 Serendipity Walk by Marty Dagdag

NU 12 #12

Topic:Serendipity Walk

Asian Food Expo 

by Martino Rafael T. Dagdag                                                                 

    SPEntrep S10         

Introduction:

Last September 14, 2012, my Friend and I went to the Asian Food Expo or AFEX at the World Trade Center, Manila. Being the Food Tech that I am I enjoyed looking at the machineries and new product innovations that are new in the market. This was when I realized I was already doing this NU in my head, all I had to do was write down all my thoughts. 

My Ideas:

1. Market a new coffee blend brand, coffee from local and south east Asian farmers

2. Develop healthy rice chips snacks using a new friction extruder

3. Put up a coffee shop (all the suppliers were there)

4. Put up a specialty bakery shop

5. Coconut water bottling using a 15 rinse-fill and capping machine

6. Have a rotisserie shop

7. Market carrageenan products

8. Raise a specialty fish pen

9. Market Cake & Bread Pre-mixes

10. Put up a specialty cake store for fondant cakes.

11. Put up a specialty bakery that makes modern pastries.

12. Market Dehydrated Fruits.

13. Produce and Market coconut and cassava flour. 3.5