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Barternet. Mallory Savoie , Jessica Hensarling, Praseetha Nair, Zach Johnson, Bahadir Koseli , Samuel Chen. Mission Statement.
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Barternet Mallory Savoie, Jessica Hensarling, Praseetha Nair, Zach Johnson, BahadirKoseli, Samuel Chen
Mission Statement To provide a safe, secure, and convenient cash-free transactions through superior customer service and a strong commitment become the worlds’ leader in online bartering.
Market analysis • Potential: 2.0458 million
Revenue Generation • Membership Fees • Basic: $5 • Ability to engage in legal transactions • Premium: $10 • Option free shipping • Preference in search results • Advertising – pay per click ( PPC ) • Partnered Vendors
Positioning statement For online users aged 18 or older who want to exchange items or services without cash, Barternet is an online service that provides a platform to facilitate trade and unlike Tradeaway ensures security and involvement in every transaction.
Positioning - POINT OF PARITY • Online platform to perform exchanges. • Credibility built through customer reviews. • Ability to search and narrow listings. • Featured listings generic to a first time user.
Positioning - Differentiation • Security • Take responsibility in transaction • 24/7 Customer Service Team • Security Team • Item Tracking • Intuitive & Interactive Experience • Objective Value Estimator • Point System • Customizable Profile
Involvement in transaction Amazon General Online Retailers Barternet Need for Money Low Ebay Tradeaway Craigslist Low
Consumer analysis • College Student/Tech Savvy • Low disposable income and free time • Technology-centric; replace and update • Art Collector • Passionate and well-versed • Searching to complete and begin collections • Fashionista • Keep up with fashion without spending a fortune • Well-versed in trends, brands, etc. • Contractor • Little resources for advertising • Find customers and spread reputation
Consumer motivation • Convenience • Exchange items anywhere, anytime • Connectivity • Trade with users from all over • Consistency • Reliability, trust, and care
Consumer Needs survey • Multi-ChannelCapability • Ability to access from multiple channels • Security • Protection from fraud • Intuitive Interface • Ease of navigation • Personalized • Personalize account page • Extended Options • Multiple exchange options • Trust & Reliability • Accumulate points to show credibility • Customer Service Excellence • Track exchanges • Objective Value Estimator • Cash-free Transactions
Conjoint analysis Independent variables • Security • Price • Customization • Additional Features Dependent variable • Overall Rating based on weights
REGRESSION ANALYSIS The two features that the users value the most are security and price. • Based on this analysis, we have changed the membership fees from $10 to $5 for a regular membership and $20 to $10 for a premium membership
Marketing • Promotion • Free first transaction redeemable within 30 days of registration • First 100 members to register get 1 year free premium membership • Advertising • Social media – Barternet is on Facebook!! • Flyers on Campuses • Search engine optimization • Advertise with partnered small business providers – offer one month free
Future considerations • Partnering with vendors – Offer free advertisement in exchange for small inventory products • Barterbucks – virtual money for the members. Will ensure continued usage and loyalty. • Mobile platform – expanding to mobile devices with Barternet applications. • Be purchased my Amazon.com
How it works • http://www.barternet.webs.com