with partnering and long-term relationships being central to their business models as well as a focus on high calibre staff.
and then it's a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation.
An independent feasibility study was commissioned in September 2005 to develop an innovative community business model for the establishment of a viable integrated food enterprise centre in North Tipperary.
and to the shifts that disrupt markets and business models. The purpose of this policy statement is to clearly identify the framework needed to make Ireland one of the most entrepreneurial nations in the world,
The priority remains to explore the potential for current and potential providers of enterprise space to participate in various national efforts aimed at promoting entrepreneurship with the aim of further promoting the co-working space concept and business model across Ireland,
or business models that add value or create new industries? Competitiveness: Does the program or policy reduce the trade deficit by making it more attractive to locate productive activity in the United states rather than other countries, thereby increasing exports and/or reducing imports?
and business models increased competitiveness and an improved international reputation are key factors that contributed to the strong results in the past years.
DTTAS) 263 In order to ensure legal business models are informed better, better established, better operated, better regulated, better for consumers and enterprise and better for the economy,
or regulatory frameworks or platforms for care vi) New organisational forms Community interest companies vii) New business models Social franchising,
Moreover, the smart grid requires utilities to make significant changes to their present business models (e g.
Access to advicesocial lending and P2p finance are still niche business models and as a result the influence of adoption rates on the types of problem identified by accountants is strong.
6 2 Revisit your business model...12 3 Eco-innovate production processes...18 3. 1 Waste and emissions...
The booklet overviews emerging business opportunities eco-innovation has to offer to companies that reconsider business models,
business model and value proposition process eco-innovation product eco-innovation getting eco-innovations on the market online resources for eco-innovation.
At its core, eco-innovation is about creating business models that are both competitive and respect the environment by reducing resource intensity of products and services.
new markets New business models Enhancing quality of life Creating new and sustainable jobs Material security Resource justice economy environment society politics Figure 2:
A guide to eco-innovation for SMES and business coaches. 9 eco-innovation observatory Introducing eco-innovation Resilient business models Companies can revisit their business models
anticipation of new standards Cost saving Material and energy cost savings due to efficiency gains Resilient business models Creating business models focussed on delivering services
A guide to eco-innovation for SMES and business coaches. 2 Revisit your business model 14 eco-innovation observatory Revisit your business model Key challenges for your business model Rethink your value proposition and your offer:
what are emerging trends that may influence your value proposition and business model in a short-and long-term?
changing a business model is a continuous process. Integrate an ongoing strategic reflection of your business model.
This will make your business more resilient. Companies most often decide to rethink and redesign their business model to reduce costs
and improve customer experience. Many companies are driven also by environmental and social concerns. Revisit your business model Key Questions
What value do we deliver to customers? Which customers'needs are we helping to satisfy?
How much does our business model depend on our companies 'and our customers'access to and use of material and energy?
A guide to eco-innovation for SMES and business coaches. 15 eco-innovation observatory Revisit your business model Good practice examples Turntoo:
and cleaning. www. car2go. com 2 See more about chemicals management business models in Green Paper by FORA on www. foranet. dk/media/27577/greenpaper fora 211010. pdf Eco-innovate!
A guide to eco-innovation for SMES and business coaches. 16 eco-innovation observatory Learning Resources Business model Generation offers a wide range of resources for entrepreneurs and companies on business model innovation
The role of business models in green transformation Background Paper www. oecd. org/dataoecd/7/34/49537036. pdf Workshop resources www. oecd. org/innovation
/innovationinsciencetechnologyandindustry/thefutureofeco-innovationtheroleofbusinessmodelsingreentrans formationsummaryandpresentations. htm Nordic Innovation produced a series of publications on green business models www. nordicinnovation. org/Publications/green-business-modelinnovation-empirical
-and-literature-studies FORA present a number of cases of green business models in its Green paper:
Green business models in the Nordic Region. A key to promote sustainable growth. www. foranet. dk/media/27577/greenpaper fora 211010. pdf Revisit your business model Eco-innovate!
A guide to eco-innovation for SMES and business coaches. 17 eco-innovation observatory 3 See Schmidt-Bleek F.,2011:
Revisit your business model Measuring environmental performance Ecological rucksacks are the resource requirements of producing products or services.
towards smart freight models TRI-VIZOR, a spin-off from the University of Antwerp in Belgium, developed an original horizontal cooperation based business model for freight transport.
or new business models driven by environmental considerations will require approaches outside of normal day-to-day R&d processes with dialogue with a range of stakeholders including customers,
How can environmental considerations become integrated into customer relationships and integral to our business model? Which combination of customer needs are the companies'products satisfying e g. newness,
At the same time, in other sectors (e g. chemicals) the concept of‘open innovation'is permeating new business models,
openness to external business models, a variety of IP generators and collaborations (SMES, academics, etc. and a proactive IP asset management.
Information and communication technologies (ICT) have made possible new business models and even new business structures. There are many opportunities for developing business through new processes, models and methods and, of course, with new ICT solutions.
Then there are new emerging business models which make business more and more competitive. It is not wise, however, to take all new waves seriously
and provide their help in implementing new business models. Those models and methods are not good for every kind of business.
and change is needed for business models and operation models. Technological development is not easy, especially for small-and mediumsized enterprises (SMES.
just as vision and a roadmap are needed in business model development. Organizations, moreover, also need strategies to implement roadmap activities
Companies have chosen their business models and structures. This means that companies also need strategy management, which leads the company in the right direction.
Companies chosen business models are dependent on their core business. Companies, furthermore, have individual structures, locations, types of organization and so on.
Companies do not have a clear idea of how to implement new business models or new enabling technologies.
or organisation or by the business model being copied by potential competitors, with the Slivers of Time case already providing a nationwide service.
The service and business model demonstrated by these three cases has the strong advantage of being simple, clear and typically leading to high impact and good profits,
ICT as an enabler creates a new marketplace and business model on a modularised platform giving end-to-end access to a flexible supply of workers/volunteers,
and demonstrates how they can be included in an economically sustainable business model. The CSE case shows how individuals with high skill
for example by making it possible to setup new business models and adapting workplaces to workers'special needs.
In the finding employment cases, new strategic business models for finding and matching the supply and demand for labour are developed
and social goals-Need to earn money in crisis-Better and cheaper ICT-Valuable service & business model with high impact and good profits-Supporting:
New strategic business models for finding HR, enabling flexible, rapid control and deployment, but that needs balancing by HR interests.
as well as completely new business models like the sharing economy. 33 See Tepsie D8. 1, section 3. 1. 6:
This implies a change in mindset and new types of business model, also related to the Dutch personal budget and client-based budgetary system.
there is room for business models that can keep costs low, make profits for commercial players, and generate real social benefits in collaboration with users.
but are seen instead as an essential complement to making its new social and business model viable, also in monetary terms.
This has been underpinned by the company developing a unique and successful‘social business'model, on top of its commercial business model,
and business model demonstrating both economic and social benefits to policy makers and investors in monetary terms.
pilot testing before roll out often takes place and new types of business model, typically with a strong social business case, are developed sometimes also based on coopetition.
& pilot testing before roll out-New business models Need to stimulate demand as well as provide infrastructures & skills training,
new social, business & marketing models shortening value chains & cutting intermediaries not adding value-New partnerships (PPCPS) & coordination-New strategic social business models based on
as most radical innovations, is potentially very destructive of existing business models and incumbent actors. The issue is how to create (new) value
there is no doubt that radically new business models based on new forms of value creation, and new ways for people to interact around economic and social goods/services are being created.
Any new business model comes under attack from incumbents and also hits legal, regulatory and insurance barriers designed for the ownership rather than the access economy.
public sector services to full or partial business models for thousands of companies with more than €85 billion in combined business volume in the USA alone. 54 It spans from local to global,
New monetary and non-monetary social and business models are created which considerably shorten value chains and cut out intermediaries not adding value,
These new social and business models see people 77 becoming‘pro-sumers, 'i e. both producers and consumers,
New non-monetary social and business models are created which considerably shorten value chains and cut out intermediaries not adding value,
These new social and business models see people becoming‘pro-sumers, 'i e. both producers and consumers,
These movements represent new forms of social and/or business models which see people becoming‘pro-sumers,
New monetary and non-monetary social and business models are supported and/or enabled by ICT which considerably shorten value chains
These new social and business models see people becoming‘pro-sumers, 'i e. both producers and consumers,
essential for new monetary & nonmonetary social & business models shortening value chains & cutting intermediaries not adding value-Civil, voluntary finance & operation-Flat, informal, open, democratic, bottom-up,
but Is need flexible conducive permissive policies & legal frameworks-Social & economic efficiencies, better community, more flexibility, personalisation, mass customisation, new social & business models around prosumers-Potential
essential for new non-monetary social & business models shortening value chains & cutting intermediaries not adding value-Civil, voluntary finance & operation-Flat, informal, open, democratic, bottom-up,
but Is need flexible conducive permissive policies & legal frameworks-Social & economic efficiencies, better community, more flexibility, personalisation, mass customisation, new social & business models around prosumers-Potential
but Is need flexible conducive permissive policies & legal frameworks-Social & economic efficiencies, better community, more flexibility, mass customisation, new social & business models around pro-sumers-Potential
there is yet no proven sustainable business model. However, economic sustainability is envisioned to be achieved by the commercial branch.
Social innovation solutions in other domains such as teach first in education seem to be much more successful at scaling internationally (through the copying of the business model
there is yet no proven sustainable business model. However, economic sustainability is envisioned to be achieved by the commercial branch.
new business & service models New strategic business models for SI in telemedicine & care needed Careful embedding of ICT is needed into the traditional activities in telemedicine and home care, initially through controlled experimentation depending on context.
-The business model is to sell the license to Professor Why not only to schools but to every child which is interested in chemistry.
However, MOOCS neither have a sustainable business model at the moment nor acceptable completion rates to actually live up to its potential First,
and thus struggles to attract enough users to be a sustainable business model to achieve significant outcomes in terms of higher achievement of its students in chemistry.
cooperation-Building capacity and skills-Lack of sustainable business models & delivery model for online education-Lack of-Good ICT infrastructure-High level of digital literacy-Provides access to education anywhere
and anytime-Opens higher education-May provide opportunities to cut costs in higher education-New strategic business model currently run through a non-for profit setup The main policy implications demonstrated are the importance of affordable broadband,
relationships-Knowledge and idea sharing-Funding for multi-partner approaches & sustainable business models-Specific technological issues such as data security-Bespoke ICT for high ability group
& evaluation possibilities in the education area-New strategic business model currently run through a non-for profit setup deals with specific segments in education
A New Business model#,White paper: http://trustedadvisor. com/public/White-paper-Trust-and-the-Sharing-Economy. pdf Harford, T. 2011) Adapt:
half to one page) i) Random networks ii) Scale-free networks iii) Small-world networks iv) Social capital networks 119 The business model is not necessarily commercial
Changed business models & value chains to harvest advantages from this change dynamic in scale 11.
and only then exploring business models and revenue streams when, again, they may fail if this does not happen successfully.
products, processes, services or business models. One of the key insights behind the 147 corporate optimization of innovation is that the application of knowledge almost always requires well-functioning communities of practice (Cop),
business models and strategies that were once useful for competing are no longer tenable. For this reason, the Government is developing new lines of action to guide companies through the process of economic transformation. 6. 4. 1. Improving efficiency
Such Catalonia 2020 Strategy 32 measures should be differentiated based on business models adapted to new requirements for competitiveness.
the benefits of careful business model selection, and related organisational innovations, etc. In summary, this programme has raised the awareness of innovation performers to the fact that non-technological factors are important prerequisites for turning an invention into a business success. Some external factors have had also an impact on the efficiency of policy delivery.
Another important area of analysis is related to data security, protection and data sharing in the use of online social networks and the value proposition and business models that surround personal and sensitive data.
in particular the creative media industry and prosumers sharing media for entertainment, has contributed to a thriving ecosystem of online social networks (OSN) serving various business models
Mr. Poole argues that such adaptation must be made at every level of the museum, from its business model to its collections.
The production, consumption and underlying business models of the media will change to support the targeting of content to increasingly narrow niche communities,
and values of a museum's staff The services a museum manages The business model of a museum The way a museum communicates
but one that will also generate revenue through the creation of new business models. The project demonstrates the need for a continued public presence in culture-tangible and intangible-in the digital world,
and implementation of new business models that will support Europeana in fulfilling its mission as'distributor, facilitator and innovator'.
'Prior to Europeana, Mr. Verwayen worked at the Amsterdam based think-tank Knowledgeland where he was responsible for business model innovation in the cultural heritage sector.
Mr. Verwayen has published several articles including'Business model Innovation Cultural Heritage'(2010),'A business-model perspective on end-users and open metadata'(2011) and the white paper'The Problem of the Yellow Milkmaid, a Business model
but also service and other sectors involved in organisational and market innovation (e g. new business models). The Innovation Environment is Changing
New technologies and business models mean that even micro businesses are able to operate effectively in international markets without the scale
Opportunities to improve the innovation environment here are addressed in our recommendations below. 3) Business renewal in SMES taking risky business ideas based on novel business models, technology-based inventions, service models
and processes but also those in service and other sectors involved in organisational and market innovation (e g. new business models).‘
services and business models to support independent living and active ageing. Small businesses will play an important role in the future of healthcare and elder care,
new technologies and business models mean that even micro businesses are able to operate effectively in international markets without the scale
this is already a developing practice in various sectors ranging from semiconductor (fabless IP business models), to biotech, to telecommunication and software industries.
to encompass not just products and processes but also services, organizational structures and business models. No company, large or small, can possess the knowledge
and turn those insights into effective business models and attractive value propositions are key to success. Today the market is no longer supply driven.
and turn those insights into effective business models and attractive value propositions. In this new environment, the ability to import
For these circumstances, innovation development is a search for scalable business models, and hence requires early,
and business models puts pressure on more established players (including large companies) to innovate. SMES need business-oriented environments to thrive
and service innovation SMES to explore new niche business models and understand the value of intangible assets (design thinking (see Box 4), creative thinking process, culture of innovation).
Rather they define themselves through the problems solved, the business models used; and through the products and services they provide.
Business models-the way value is created, delivered and captured. Any single force has the potential to reshape an industry
invent new business models, sharpen business intelligence, and engage with customers and stakeholders. They create the jobs
companies with different business models face very different questions as different business functions will find themselves more or less exposed to digital disruption.
new business models are emerging, as are new modes of innovation. Booz&co, 2012)- 6-7-6-10-7 1-4-3-5 555 17 14 3 Input 31.4 Hotels & Restuarants Construction
Foster the knowledge base on major market trends and innovative business models. Raise awareness through a Europe-wide information campaign for entrepreneurs and SMES on the benefits from the new digital evolutions. 32 European commission (2012.
and promote business models, best practices and information about specific know-how on applications that can be developed
Use the success of crowdfunding as an example of how digital technologies can impact business models. 4 Impact:
when businesses harness designer-like thinking across the entire business model they cultivate dynamic cultures, more desirable products and services, faster growth and passionatecustomers.
servitise their products or even adopt new service-based business models. The Service Design Programme for Wales set out to capitalise on this shift
approach and business model are easier to implement within smaller companies. Support Programmesi'M AMANUFACTURING COMPANYSERVICE Design Programme Offer Diagrami'M ADESIGN COMPANYI'M ADIFFERENT TYPE OF COMPANYSERVICE Strategyprogrammeone-to-onestrategic support for your businessservice
big data and cloud computing. Innovations and new business models are emerging in the fields of industry, agriculture, energy, health, traffic and education in particular.
but also to the business models on which the network economy is based. The use of encryption and other security mechanisms is necessary to ensuring Internet safety.
Companies do this by driving innovative technologies and developing new business models and bringing these to market.
and by cloud and social media applications, are being used for new business models. These changes are having a massive impact at the very heart of our economy.
and dramatically influence the business models of Germany's leading industry sectors such as plant and mechanical engineering, car manufacturing, electrical and medical engineering.
zzthe initiation of new business models and innovative services by fostering the development and distribution of big data and cloud applications that offer greater security and data privacy;
In parallel, we will see to it that service providers whose business models are essentially based on infringement of copyright can no longer hide behind the liability privilege as hosting provider.
the Internet not only offers an almost inexhaustible source of inspiration but also opens up new potential applications, business models and means of dissemination.
Companies will not trust new business models unless they can be sure that the hardware and software used guarantees the confidentiality of their trade secrets and the integrity and availability of their IT systems.
zzwe promote business models that use anonymisation and pseudonymisation measures. We help companies improve their IT SECURITY.
Author elaboration and Howe (2008) Crowdsourcing Crowdsourcing business models benefit individuals with higher-level technical skills.
their business model and their case for investment. The competition targets start-ups and businesses through competitive funding, offering venture capital, mentorship and other forms of support.
A whole generation of social entrepreneurs is pioneering new product concepts that meet social needs using viable business models.
Another important area of analysis is related to data security, protection and data sharing in the use of online social networks and the value proposition and business models that surround personal and sensitive data.
in particular the creative media industry and prosumers sharing media for entertainment, has contributed to a thriving ecosystem of online social networks (OSN) serving various business models
and seek funding and sustainable new business models. This research has identified the goals of policy, the policy tools and funding instruments available
While massive commercial investment and business models fuelled the web's incredible growth, the use of platforms like Facebook to serve social good has been disputed accidental
this threatens the ability of the European innovation system to compete This European infrastructure would enable a whole new round of innovation that may not even be possible within current business models,
social innovations often need support in the early idea stages to refine their business models and grow their venture.
Standards will enable new business models for co-operation between multiple stakeholders such as companies, public authorities and citizens to develop meaningful technologies.
Moreover, we already see a lot of business model experimentation the emergence of hybrid organisational models, horizontal business models designed to create at once economic and social value.
There is also a great need and potential for social innovation in the public sector. As social needs are evolving because of structural trends like demography and ageing,
in particular by facilitating the economic exploitation of new ideas and fostering the creation of new firms and (b) developing new business models for SMES, in particular for internationalisation.
110 3. 3. 1. 1. Mapping of the social enterprises sector, business models, economic weight, tax regimes, identification of best practices...
which goes beyond just inventing new business models. Digital social innovation is a new kind of innovation enabled by the network effect of the internet,
which radically change the competition and supply and demand equations of traditional business models. On this issue, a study conducted by a consortium of partners15 is currently building a map of digital social innovation actors and networks.
Most users have accepted their exploitative business models in exchange for free services. This deal not only undermines privacy
the idea of developing‘new emerging business models in which social, ethical or environmental objectives are pursued alongside financial profit,
the eighth priority recognises the need to encourage‘new emerging business models, in which social, ethical or environmental objectives are pursued alongside financial profit'.‘
The ERDF can also contribute to the development of social enterprises by developing new business models and innovative solutions to address societal challenges.
or urban development focus or where the actions aim to develop new business models for social enterprises.
It will also support innovative business models relying on digital technologies which contribute to empowering artists,
transnational exchanges of experience and know-how about new business models, peer-learning activities or testing of new and cross-sectoral business approaches to funding,
It includes innovations in terms of products, technologies, business models but also social innovations. Ecoap targets those drivers of
and described below. 3. 3. 1. Recognising social innovators 3. 3. 1. 1. Mapping of the social enterprises sector, business models, economic weight, tax regimes, identification of best
yy to specify the characteristics, business models and economic weight of social enterprises, and assess barriers to starting,
or teams with not-for-profit and for-profit business models from (or residing in) the EU Member States,
This is one of many reasons why it's misleading to translate business models directly into the social field.
social movements, business models, laws and regulations, data and infrastructures, and entirely new ways of thinking
A business model that runs parallel to the core idea of the venture and which sets out how it can become sustainable.
The idea pulls one way, the daily practice another. 1 Creating a business Turning a good idea into something sustainable outside of the public sector depends on a business model a clear idea of how it will generate a sufficient income
which may be a public agency or the public themselves. 105) Innovative business models. The business concepts of the social economy require as much care
For social enterprises, the business model represents a strategy for sustainability. It needs to be simple, persuasive and striking,
Business models that work are themselves a prime area for social innovation. They are as diverse as business models in commercial markets,
ranging from direct service provision to commissioners, through models that create value for customers to models similar to those around the web that share knowledge and intellectual property. 106) Business strategies.
The context for a business model is a business strategy about how the proposed venture is positioned on the economic field of play.
There are a range of social business models that involve recognising the potential value of a venture's assets
Particularly instructive for social ventures are the lessons from the business models adopted by web companies which
Business models together with business strategies then need to be turned into business plans. Although it is rare for a social venture to be a straightforward implementation of a blueprint (it is much more like a process of discovery and unfolding),
There are many methods that help to define business models and business plans. The Bell-Mason methods from the field of venture capital, for example, provide a rigorous framework for paying attention to the many elements that together make up a credible business plan,
One new initiative by Open Business is the creation of a database of open business models. 199) Barefoot consultants.
This has required new laws, regulations, business models, habits in the home (separating waste), collection systems, and new ways of reusing
and led to new regulations, directives, business models, and public attitudes. 232) Prevention. Many new scripts are about investing in prevention rather than financing the costs of neglect.
because their business model draws on the fact that any new venture needs to be based somewhere,
Inspirational examples and more information on successful business models 3 SUPPORT IN THE MARKET ECONOMY 181 are critical for the growth and sustainability of the social enterprise sector.
Social business models Social business models are enabling organisations to tap into new sources of funding, and organise governance
or TNT's distribution of food to disaster areas. 450) Hybrid business models that combine business capacities with 3 184 THE OPEN BOOK OF SOCIAL INNOVATION social goals such as Vodafone
and tools that underpin the new systems are developing innovative business models to cover the costs involved this is especially the case where services are provided for free.
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