Key resources allow an enterprise to create and offer a value proposition, reach markets, maintain relationships, and earn revenues. They can be physical (e.g., facilities, machines, systems), financial (e.g., cash, lines of credit, stock option pools), intellectual (e.g., brands, patents, databases), or human. They can be owned or leased by the company or acquired from key partners.
Key resources drive your commercial model AND your impacts. For social enterprises, it is imperative to understand how critical it is to ensure access to the key resources needed to drive both the commercial business and the impact, and to plan ahead for how such resources can be developed and maintained. If the resources are lacking, then your business bottom line and your impact will suffer as a result.
Key resources:
d.light sells solar energy solutions to populations without electricity in 60+ nations. See project description and its Impact BMC
Key resources:
School & student data [b]
EOS tools to support students and teachers w/course access and success [b]
Analytical capacity & technical expertise of staff [b]
EOS brand credibility for delivering impact [b]
Equal Opportunity Schools helps minority and low-income high school students succeed in AP and IB courses. See project description and its Impact BMC