Posts tagged ‘micro-franchise’
Micro-Franchising: Despensas are the new 7-11
By Kimia Raafat, KF10 Paraguay
College students must pick a major. They distress over the decision: economics or accounting? Political science or general studies? Should I double-major? Add a concentration? And throughout the process, there are many that pick one out of obligation (with no path in mind), they hope for the best, and of course, hope this decision will lead to future professional success.
Microfinance borrowers must pick a career—they risk taking out a loan to invest in their business. They distress over the decision: Despensa(general store) or clothing sales? Should I double-up my business by selling empanadas? And throughout the process, there are many that pick an activity out of obligation (often with no path in mind), they hope for the best, and of course, hope this decision will lead to future professional success.
