Mobile Market U

Module 8: Determining Success Module 7: Operations In this module, learners will examine the operations of a mobile market and gain an understanding of the choreographic balancing act, the inherent challenges, and the important considerations for efficiently and effectively running a market on the go. Module 1: Mobile Market Culture & Impact Overview This initial module will provide learners with a foundational understanding of mobile markets, their purpose, and their culture. Module 6: Permits & Licensing In this module, learners will examine the 3 P’s (policies, permits, and parking) as well as the licensing considerations and requirements that impact the launch and operations of their mobile market. Module 4: Community Asset Mapping In this module, learners will explore the nuts and bolts of identifying and engaging with communities through community asset mapping. Module 3: Community Engagement In this module, learners will gain an understanding of the vital role that community engagement plays in the sustainability of a mobile market venture and in the achievement of its social objectives. Module 5: Procurement & Merchandising In this module, we’ll discuss the nuts and bolts of procuring and selling your goods. For your mobile market to thrive and create a positive and lasting impact on your community, an entrepreneurial mindset will be needed. Module 2: Social Enterprise Model In this module, learners will gain an understanding of the social enterprise model as a distinct business model with its own set of considerations and challenges. In response to these challenges, The Farmer’s Truck Robin Hood Model will be described as a way of reducing risk and achieving a balance between financial sustainability and meeting the venture’s social objectives.