Now, it’s your turn to apply these concepts to your own business. Use the template below to brainstorm how mobile money could benefit your operations.
Business Scenario Template:
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My Business Name/Type:
- Your Answer: ____________________________________________________________________
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My Target Customers:
- (Describe your typical customer and their access to mobile phones/banking. e.g., “Mostly young adults with smartphones,” “Rural households with basic mobile phones,” “Urban professionals”)
- Your Answer: ____________________________________________________________________
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Current Payment Methods:
- (How do customers currently pay you? What are the challenges? e.g., “Cash only – issues with change and security,” “Bank transfers – slow for small amounts”)
- Your Answer: ____________________________________________________________________
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Potential Mobile Money Providers in My Region:
- (List any mobile money services you know of or could research in your area. e.g., “M-Pesa,” “Telebirr,” “Wave Money”)
- Your Answer: ____________________________________________________________________
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How I Could Integrate Mobile Money (Touch Points):
- (Think about where customers interact with your business. How could they pay using mobile money?)
* At Point of Sale (Physical Shop/Market):
Your Plan: ____________________________________________________________________
* Remote Sales (Online/Phone Orders):
Your Plan: ____________________________________________________________________
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Expected Benefits for My Business:
- (Based on Selamawit’s example and the module’s purpose, what specific benefits do you anticipate?)
- Your Answer: ____________________________________________________________________
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Potential Challenges/Considerations (Initial Thoughts):
- (What challenges do you foresee? e.g., “Customer adoption,” “Transaction fees,” “Technical setup”)
- Your Answer: ____________________________________________________________________