Blueprint
In the Blueprint Phase a safe water enterprise shall identify customer needs, develop its business model and product/ service offering and arrive with a proof of concept.
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Blueprint
The Feasibility Study - Understanding the "Why" and "How" of your Market
A feasibility study assesses the practicability of a specific project within a specific context and in regard to specific set of criteria and factors…
Human centred design
Human centred design (HCD) is an innovation methodology to develop appropriate and innovative ideas for solving problems. The HCD approach engages…
Production facilities: planning an efficient production process and layout of a factory
A successful and efficient product manufacturing process depends on various aspects. Availability of resources, the location, quality management,…
Checklist when planning or locating a production factory
The following (inconclusive) checklist questions support you in identifying a proper location for the production of HWTS. See also the Buiness…
Quality control for HWTS manufacturing
To assure safe water at the point of use it is essential for producers of household water treatment solutions (HWTS) and safe water kiosk operators…
Business model development
A business model is a conceptual framework to describe how a social enterprise, start-up or NGO creates, captures and delivers value. The Business…
Identifying the value proposition
The value proposition represents a central element of each business model. It encompasses all parts of a product or service that generates value for…
Value creation
Value creation is the question of how to create value for your customers while creating a sustainable business case. This factsheet focuses in…
Value capture
Value capture stands for value based pricing and revenue management. The concept entails how a safe water enterprise is monetising its business model…
Simple vs. complex business models
A business can operate with one (“simple”) or multiple (“complex”) business models, addressing one or multiple value propositions through one or…
Financial planning
Financial planning is important for every safe water enterprise in order to start its activities and plan the financial needs of the company from a…