What we do in Hubs

1. Connection with the local business ecosystem
2. Connection & engagement with customers (Sisters)
3. Deliver programs (business education, incubate & accelerate)
4. Track & communicate impact

Key
Partners

1. Council
2. Chamber of Commerce
3. Local women’s & business networks/ organisations
4. Local businesses & corporates
5. Start-up hubs, incubators, accelerators & co-working spaces
6. Groups or organisations that support women in our target cohort

Unique Value Proposition

1. Working with women at the earliest stage of business ideation & making business possible when it previously was not an option
2. Offering a one-stop shop, roadmap of long term business support
3. Connected to the local business ecosystem & graduating women to mainstream support.

Sister Relationships

Community and connection are key to our relationship with Sisters.

Target Group Segmentation

• Women who are excluded from economic participation due to systems/ structural barriers
• Women who have casualised, unstable employment 
• Women over 50
• Women who are sole parents

How are we structured?

The Hubs are a social franchise model that allows for local autonomy, balanced with consistent quality service delivery and brand standards. We have de-centralised our model.

Management Structure
Hub Ambassadors and Advocates are supported by the Global Sisters team and are invited to join a Community of Practice of Hubs for peer learning and networking. Communication channels are established so the Hubs access the necessary support from Global Sisters HQ.

Key
Resources

Physical space: “home” for Sister meet ups with access to tech
Program delivery resources (IP), processes, templates and tools, brand & networks
People (team roles): HQ Team
People (contract role): Hub Ambassador (paid by Global Sisters)
People (pro bono): Hub Advocate & volunteer business coaches.

Marketing Channels

A pipeline of new Sisters engage with our programs/ roadmap of support via:

1. Digital marketing (paid FB & Instagram to targeted local groups of women)
2. Local partner referrals
3. Local marketing & PR

Read more in the Business Model section here

Global Sisters does not charge Sisters for programs as we are funded by corporate, philanthropic and Government. Retaining a free service is key to removing barriers for participation.

People & Roles

• Global Sisters HQ team members
• Hub Ambassador (paid contractor)
• Hub Advocate (pro bono/volunteer role)

Common Goals

• Create income and jobs for women
• Create new micro and small businesses that contribute to the economic development of the area
• Contribute to a more equal, inclusive economy.

Shared Values

Aligned values around:

• Sisterhood
• Connection
• Women as Agents of Change
• Business Done Differently
• Standing Tall

Read more on our ‘Sister Code’ here

Expectations

Global Sisters and the Hub will work together to achieve our common goals. We will bring our unique strengths and add value to existing local initiatives rather than replace or replicate them.

• Global Sisters In-A-Box platform: The Hub Toolkit and Resource Library is available here for Hubs
• The Global Sisters Community (closed Facebook group)
• The Global Sisters LMS and Socialsuite (social impact system)
• Directly with the relevant Global Sisters HQ team member
• Meet up