NU 10 by Entrepreneur Dra. Nanette Bernal Sundiang

NU10    Entrepreneurship           Prof. J. Saguinsin            

Submitted by:   Nannette Bernal-Sundiang                         27 May 2016

	Describe the situation, what is wanting & lacking	Innovation Advantages & benefits		Process for implementing the innovation/idea
1	Limited access to health facilities in rural communities. Government health facilities have a few vehicles to transport patients and healthcare personnel.  Poor maintenance of existing vehicles.	MotorSigla (Sasakyan para sa Kalusugan)	Transport services for health care delivery, for medical personnel, healthcare workers, or patients. To transport health care workers to communities they are serving for patient follow-up and delivery of medications or health supplies. Provide a reliable fleet of vehicles and services for maintenance.	This is similar to an existing health innovation "Riders for Health" in Gambia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, and Zimbabwe where they manage vehicles for health care delivery. Partner with hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare service providers such as laboratories &  diagnostic centers and pharmacies, both in the public and private sectors.
2	There are only a few facilities for hospice care for our aging population. Even if our culture dictates that we take care of our families as they age, the fact is many of us have to work, others overseas, to provide for our families.  We  can utilize hospice facilities to professionally and adequately address the needs and care for our loved ones.	Hospice and Retirement facilities for the elderly	Professional care for medical and personal needs. Available 24-hour a day. Daily activities for exercise,  hobbies, and socializing. In-house professionals for all their needs.	Lease a home or an building to be converted into a health facility, preferably one with a garden or a view. Hire medical and other health care professionals. Outsource janitorial & laundry services. Collaborate with a hospital in close proximity to the Facility for emergencies.
3	Many students go to coffee shops to study.	Library Café & Study Hub (coffee & dessert shop)	The store will provide tables with dividers for individual study and a bigger area for study groups with tables good for 4-6 persons. Use my book collection  to furnish a library where customers can borrow books. Coffee and tea will be served as well as a few select desserts and sandwiches.	Lease an office space near a university or college. Learn to be a barista or hire a barista. Learn how to bake and prepare sandwiches and hire fresh graduates  or working students at culinary schools.
4	Students and schools have yearly events which require them to wear costumes.	Costumes and Props Services	Customers may choose from a variety of ready-to-wear costumes, or order a customized costume or props.	Hire a dressmaker and a graphic designer/artist. Buy costumes at thrift stores and flea markets.
5	Reaching out to the lower income communities by providing low-cost, quality health care products.	Health Store Plus	This is based on an existing model known as Living Goods. To provide affordable health care products for low-income communities in rural areas.	Study the most common high-burden diseases in low-income communities and determine which products will address the prevention and treatment of these diseases. In the Philippines, we need to deal with  diarrhea, malaria, tuberculosis, STD, and reproductive health. By working with designated Community Health Workers, who have already been trained by DOH, we can provide them with additional income through the sale of these products.
5	Increasing numbers of condominiums and working millenials. It is also now more difficult to find reliable laundrywomen.	DIY Coin Laundry Service	The store will be open from 9 am to 9 pm daily to cater to the laundry needs of the community. It is still a novelty which will entice the younger, working generation.	Lease a space near condominiums and offices. Learn more about the laundry business.
6	More people are going to the www for online purchases. Although there are many competitors for the food business, I have found that very few have maintained goo d food quality and standards. I am very fond of baking and I would like to sell my products. Every Filipino loves to eat and they like to try new things.	Food:  Homemade strawberry jam, guava jelly, atchara, leche flan. Baked goods like cookies, bars, tarts, bread, cupcakes & muffins. Caramel apples Artisan ice candy and ice cream	Only the best ingredients are used  and the quality of the goods are excellent.	Build a website and market through advertisements, word-of-mouth, free samples. Join weekend markets for exposure.
7	There is a proliferation of locally produced crafts being sold at weekend market stalls and craft shops.	Craft store for the following products & services: Canvas bags with handcrafted art designs. Crochet crafts such as bracelets, headbands/hairclips, phone/gadget covers, coasters, doilies, etc. Personalized, handwritten calligraphic greeting cards, wedding invitations, signs, posters	My family is very artistic and these are just some of  their hobbies.	Attend weekend arts & crafts events to promote these products. Distribute calling cards directing customers to our online store and to our display shop for orders.
8	Home services	Home Renovation and Improvement Services	There are architects and engineers in the family.	Hire reliable and experienced handymen.
9	Increasing health awareness has led to a number of bicycle groups.	Bisikleta	Plan short trips around the metro and nearby provinces. Provide a back-up vehicle, repairs and maintenance during the trip. Provide refreshments at designated stops.
10	Because of the open market, there are many available ready-to-wear clothes. However, there are very few affordable alteration shops for clothes. There are fewer dress shops now and less employment opportunities for a seamstress.	Ang Mananahi : Clothing Alteration Services	Provide services for altering clothing with close attention to detail to produce flawless alterations.	Hire qualified and experienced seamstresses and tailors. Lease a spacious unit to accommodate sewing machines, tables for measurements,  cutting, sewing & hemming, a fitting room with mirrors, store room for sewing materials.