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You're right, this really is just introductory pricing for the MVP. We really need to work out what a sustainable pricing model is, but we decided that we shoul

You're right, this really is just introductory pricing for the MVP. We really need to work out what a sustainable pricing model is, but we decided that we should first work on the MVP. Do you have any suggestions?

artursapek 14y ago
My suggestion is drop this project.
philip1209 14y ago
Figure out what it costs on Task Rabbit. Add 50% + price of drink.
arkitaip 14y ago
This is a tricky problem. Will individuals think that getting Starbucks coffee delivered to the comfort of their home is worth the additional fee? Also, the product is fairly price sensitive and delivery has to be done on a tight schedule. Some suggestions: * target businesses. Your orders will be larger, evenly scheduled and the customers are less price sensitive. Expect tough competition, though, unless ... * Broaden/specialize your product range. I assume you've chosen Starbucks because of the brand recognition. But what if you offered spectacular coffee from local coffee shops (assumption: Starbucks produces average coffee)? This could be one of your USPs: great coffee from local baristas delivered to the doorsteps of your customers. * Transportation makes or breaks any type of delivery service. You need a form of transportation that's dirt cheap (no gas), small yet can carry many cups of coffee. I'm thinking a bike designed for cargo, maybe something like [1] ? * Vacuum flasks may solve some of your issues. Why not carry around a couple of these and pour the coffee when you reach your destination? Naturally this would have some implications on branding and product range. [1] http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-1-racks-and-bags.html http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-1-rack... http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-2-bike-trailers.html http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-2-bike... http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-4-cargo-bike-business-a-l.html http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-4-carg...
- Kluny 14y ago
  A good vehicle to use would be a T-truck, such as this: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4045/5137002465_84fe8b3806_z.jpg http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4045/5137002465_84fe8b3806_z.j... They get insanely high gas mileage.
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capsule_toy 14y ago
A sustainable pricing model should be a part of the MVP. It's less of a concern in software for different reasons: relatively low costs and decent margins, even as it scales. Of course, you can treat this as an educational experience to learn more about what you need to consider for these types of businesses going forward. Just realize that proving you can sell a product at a low but unsustainable price point does not prove the product is viable.

artursapek 14y ago

My suggestion is drop this project.

philip1209 14y ago

Figure out what it costs on Task Rabbit. Add 50% + price of drink.

arkitaip 14y ago

This is a tricky problem. Will individuals think that getting Starbucks coffee delivered to the comfort of their home is worth the additional fee? Also, the product is fairly price sensitive and delivery has to be done on a tight schedule. Some suggestions: * target businesses. Your orders will be larger, evenly scheduled and the customers are less price sensitive. Expect tough competition, though, unless ... * Broaden/specialize your product range. I assume you've chosen Starbucks because of the brand recognition. But what if you offered spectacular coffee from local coffee shops (assumption: Starbucks produces average coffee)? This could be one of your USPs: great coffee from local baristas delivered to the doorsteps of your customers. * Transportation makes or breaks any type of delivery service. You need a form of transportation that's dirt cheap (no gas), small yet can carry many cups of coffee. I'm thinking a bike designed for cargo, maybe something like [1] ? * Vacuum flasks may solve some of your issues. Why not carry around a couple of these and pour the coffee when you reach your destination? Naturally this would have some implications on branding and product range. [1] http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-1-racks-and-bags.html http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-1-rack... http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-2-bike-trailers.html http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-2-bike... http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-4-cargo-bike-business-a-l.html http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/bicycle-cargo-chapter-4-carg...

Kluny 14y ago
A good vehicle to use would be a T-truck, such as this: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4045/5137002465_84fe8b3806_z.jpg http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4045/5137002465_84fe8b3806_z.j... They get insanely high gas mileage.

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capsule_toy 14y ago

A sustainable pricing model should be a part of the MVP. It's less of a concern in software for different reasons: relatively low costs and decent margins, even as it scales. Of course, you can treat this as an educational experience to learn more about what you need to consider for these types of businesses going forward. Just realize that proving you can sell a product at a low but unsustainable price point does not prove the product is viable.