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Social Entrepreneurship Interterm Course. Session 3. Courtesy of www.wibo.org. Courtesy of www.wibo.org. Courtesy of www.wibo.org. Major Themes. Profitable Sustainable Scalable Measurable. Steps to a Successful Business. The Existential. What is my product/service?
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Social Entrepreneurship Interterm Course Session 3
Major Themes • Profitable • Sustainable • Scalable • Measurable
The Existential • What is my product/service? • How will I capitalize on my strengths? • How will I overcome my weaknesses? • What are my goals?
Market Research • What does my product/service address? • What is my market? • Who are my competitors? • What is my differential advantage?
The Message • What is my target market? • Who influences the buying decision? • What is the message of my marketing campaign?
The Marketing Campaign • What marketing vehicle will I use to communicate with my target market? • How will I generate word-of-mouth? • What is the cost of my marketing campaign?
The Customers • How do I identify qualified prospects? • How will I ensure a steady flow of new buyers?
Helping People Buy: Sales • What is the point of purchase? • How do I prove my product/service’s value? • How do I turn customers into advocates?
Making a Profit • How many units-per-month can I produce and sell? • What are my costs? • How will I price my product? • Who are my direct competitors?
Using Other People’s Money: Financing • Friends and family • Angels • Loans • Venture capital