3. Problems & Opportunities
1
PROBLEM FOR SMALL, LOCAL MERCHANTS
lack access to digestible and affordable data
analytics that provide insight into customer behavior
1
HIMC’S OPPORTUNITY
offer merchants affordable, trackable, dynamic coupon
spaces that reflect customer reception to deals posted
4. Problems & Opportunities
2
PROBLEM FOR COLLEGE STUDENT GROUPS
funding cuts and little time/energy
to fundraise
2
HIMC’S OPPORTUNITY
provide students with a
fundraising platform where
those involved earn commission
6. Value Proposition
increase sales via data analytics
control over coupon spaces, that can be modified an
unlimited number of times
enhanced local traffic
VALUE PROVIDED TO SMALL, LOCAL MERCHANTS
VALUE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS & STUDENT GROUPS
higher revenue potential
sales, marketing, and leadership
experience, AND commission
sell a service that brings economic
value to all those involved
8. HIMC Is Different
STUDENT GROUPS…
their success is solely based on their efforts
have access to a plethora of resources
COUPON USERS….
save money through a system that benefits the local community
are notified when attractive deals become available
MERCHANTS…
directly connect with their local college community
immediately implement data analytics
give back to the community without offering a donation
10. Go-To-Market Plan
Reach merchants by targeting potential
sales reps and student groups through:
mass email marketing
targeted social media marketing
direct contact via LinkedIn
inbound marketing
YouTube videos starring the “chin”
contests that generate HIMC buzz
college campus ambassadors
Reach local coupon users through:
targeted social media marketing
local charity partnership
location-personal landing pages
13. Competitive Analysis
Finally, the fundraising industry generated
$3.3 billion in annual funds in 2015. but,
fundraising methods continue to be driven by
traditional methods including events, bake
sales and the selling of other products, and
asking for donations, and only 6.7% of funds
are given through online platforms today
As HIMC expands, it will compete
for consumers using Groupon,
LivingSocial, RetailMeNot,
Savings.com, and Coupons.com.
The market for coupons is vast and
growing, mostly due the increase in mobile
coupon usage and online shopping
15. Management Team
Andrew E. SchwartzSydney Griffith Bean, the Boston Terrier
CEO and Creative Architect:Partner and COO: Mascot
“We are all about helping others and in building a better future for
our local communities.”
17. Current Status
Website foundation built
Strong Interest among merchants surrounding Tufts & and a few other campuses
Traction among Tufts students & a few others campuses
Informational videos develop with more planned
Social media platforms and history started
The grounds to modify our financial model