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Choosing, changing or combining customer segments

Business strategies before and during Covid-19

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A visual summary of the most important learnings when it comes to choosing the right customer segment for your business, with a special focus on the effect of the current Covid-19 pandemic for inclusive business models. Learn more about these aspects by reading this tenth edition of the online magazine on inclusive business! The illustration was developed by Christopher Malapitan, a visual practitioner and trainer based in Brussels. Through the use of visual storytelling methods he empowers individuals and organizations to “see” what they mean.

editorial

The easiest decision to get wrong at the start? Which market segment is for you?

In her editorial, Caroline Ashley explains the importance of choosing the right market segment for inclusive businesses. She delves into the ways in which the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted business models worldwide, concluding that for many inclusive businesses, this may be a time to reconsider which market segment is priority.

Caroline Ashley

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graphic summary

GRAPHIC SUMMARY

A visual summary of the most important learnings when it comes to choosing the right customer segment for your business, with a special focus on the effect of the current Covid-19 pandemic for inclusive business models. Learn more about these aspects...

editorial

The easiest decision to get wrong at the start? Which market segment is for you?

In her editorial, Caroline Ashley explains the importance of choosing the right market segment for inclusive businesses. She delves into the ways in which the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted business models worldwide, concluding that for many inclusive businesses, this may be a time to reconsider which market segment is priority.

Caroline Ashley

feature story

Navigating uncertainty to serve vulnerable customers

In this CLUED-iN issue we have compiled insights into a range of themes identified as important to developing targeted customer approaches in the inclusive business field, from partnerships to adaptability and sustainability. During these uncertain times, it will become more important than ever to serve customers and clients at the base of the pyramid in innovative and holistic ways.

Alexandra Harris

How to choose the best customers for your business idea

When trying to turn bold ambitions into sustainable business, start-ups and established companies find it challenging to grasp the market and identify the best customer segments to target. Based on partnerships, research activities and analysis, experts from Access2innovation share the lessons they have learned in this piece.
Entrada de blog
How to choose the best customers for your business idea
By Anders Anker-Ladefoged and Jacob Ravn, access2innovation
Jacob Ravn

ONergy Solar– Pioneering affordable solar energy in India through an innovative distribution and service network

In this interview, Antara Dey Bhowmik explains how the Indian solar company Onergy reaches both rural and urban customers through a strong distribution network combined with end-to-end service support.
Entrevista
ONergy Solar– Pioneering affordable solar energy in India through an innovative distribution and service network
Interview by Alexandra Harris
Inclusive Business Action Network

LabourNet – Making a people-centred business profitable

LabourNet is an Indian social enterprise that focuses on formalising informal labour. In this interview, founder Gayathri Vasuvedan explains how the right pricing structure helped LabourNet to build a profitable and people focused business.
Entrevista
LabourNet – Making a people-centred business profitable
Interview by Carolina Zishiri and Alexandra Harris
Inclusive Business Action Network

Ignitia – Serving the smallholder customer with targeted weather forecasts

Ignitia is a Swedish tropical weather forecasting company that provides small-scale farmers in Ghana, Mali and Nigeria with targeted and reliable weather forecasts to reduce risk and loss. In this interview, Liisa Smits, the founder and CEO of Ignitia, reminds us of the importance of not losing a focus on customer needs while taking into account cultural differences.
Entrevista
Ignitia – Serving the smallholder customer with targeted weather forecasts
Interview by Alexandra Harris
Inclusive Business Action Network

How Africa Is Using Medical Drone Delivery to Combat COVID-19

The drone delivery company Zipline is specialised in helping national health systems to react effectively to medical emergencies in remote communities. During the Covid-19 pandemic their services are critical and are helping to prevent system-wide shortages of medical products.
Entrada de blog
How Africa Is Using Medical Drone Delivery to Combat COVID-19
Brittany Hume Charm

How Ebola taught me a few lessons

For Emiliano Mroue, the Covid-19 pandemic is not the first crisis he has led his company through. In this blog he shares his personal experiences from the Ebola crisis and how to apply these lessons to the current situation with Covid-19.
Entrada de blog
How Ebola taught me a few lessons
Perspectives from one entrepreneur to another
Emiliano Mroue

In Your Words

We wanted to get down to the practicalities of handling customer relations. Therefore we asked those who are running successful social enterprises what tools they use to manage their B2B and B2C customer relationships and why. Here’s what they shared with us:
Historia inspiradora
In Your Words
Carolina Zishiri

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