This is an incredibly creative and socially responsive way to solve whats seems like an intractable problem. It cleverly combines the characteristics of micro-financing and franchising to come out with this brilliant idea of HealthStore franchising. I believe that in the end it is business that will provide sustainable philantrophy. HealthStore proves that a profitable and socially responsible business is a great way to contribute human values and doing good to society.
This is a great example of how the ‘micro-movement’ is far more than just micro-finance. I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Bishop at Healthstore’s HQ in Nairobi last year while doing research for Village the Game. He commented that the two most important factors of success for a CFWShop are (1) the entrepreneurial skills of the franchisee, and (2) the size of the local population. It’s great to see this foundation and franchise getting the attention it deserves! I’m really looking forward to not only promoting CFWShops inside Village the Game but also to evolving the game into a training tool for potential franchisees of CFWShops. Having the chance to improve the number one factor for success, entrepreneurial skills, is really motivating! I hope to hear more on success stories in micro-franchises.
This is a very good example of successful business which benefit the public at large. Hopefully more people are able to follow the example of HealthStore and not just profiting from the public.
The Health Store concept is awesome. Plenty of businesses are profiting from the public, I agree. I am in the non profit business and agree that the Health Store is a winning proposition. I blog about it on regular basis at http://atdinner.com. I add new polls, tips and tricks all tyhe time. User comments are always welcome.
Given the current economic climate, isn’t this type of business one of the first to fold? I mean after the obvious ones, like juice bars, this has to fall into the category of non-neccessary expenditure for most consumers. At least, that’s the way I see it. I am open to correction.
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BY K.K.yew
ON September 8, 2007 01:44 AM
This is an incredibly creative and socially responsive way to solve whats seems like an intractable problem. It cleverly combines the characteristics of micro-financing and franchising to come out with this brilliant idea of HealthStore franchising. I believe that in the end it is business that will provide sustainable philantrophy. HealthStore proves that a profitable and socially responsible business is a great way to contribute human values and doing good to society.
BY Darian Hickman
ON September 13, 2007 05:43 PM
This is a great example of how the ‘micro-movement’ is far more than just micro-finance. I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Bishop at Healthstore’s HQ in Nairobi last year while doing research for Village the Game. He commented that the two most important factors of success for a CFWShop are (1) the entrepreneurial skills of the franchisee, and (2) the size of the local population. It’s great to see this foundation and franchise getting the attention it deserves! I’m really looking forward to not only promoting CFWShops inside Village the Game but also to evolving the game into a training tool for potential franchisees of CFWShops. Having the chance to improve the number one factor for success, entrepreneurial skills, is really motivating! I hope to hear more on success stories in micro-franchises.
BY James Burt
ON December 28, 2007 09:11 AM
This is a very good example of successful business which benefit the public at large. Hopefully more people are able to follow the example of HealthStore and not just profiting from the public.
Regards,
James Burt
BY felix
ON March 12, 2008 08:28 AM
The Health Store concept is awesome. Plenty of businesses are profiting from the public, I agree. I am in the non profit business and agree that the Health Store is a winning proposition. I blog about it on regular basis at http://atdinner.com. I add new polls, tips and tricks all tyhe time. User comments are always welcome.
BY Charles
ON March 31, 2008 12:14 PM
Great article, very inspiring.
BY cecilia njagi
ON June 27, 2008 01:43 PM
do you havew any locations left to start this franchise in nairobi, and how much does it cost?
BY Milly
ON May 22, 2009 08:22 AM
Given the current economic climate, isn’t this type of business one of the first to fold? I mean after the obvious ones, like juice bars, this has to fall into the category of non-neccessary expenditure for most consumers. At least, that’s the way I see it. I am open to correction.