This case focuses on how social entrepreneurs use business model thinking to create successful business models for sustainable social enterprise. It explores how the Hextol Foundation, an independent charitable company whose aim is to improve the quality of life of young people who are learning disabled, or who have mental ill health, uses business model thinking as part of a decision-making process to develop a sustainable social enterprise business model. The case provides a detailed account of the unique challenges presented to entrepreneurs who are driven by social purpose rather than solely by the need to generate a profit. The case is also useful in highlighting how business model thinking is used by entrepreneurs to identify, evaluate and pursue a range of strategic options. It advances our understanding of business model thinking and business model innovation in the context of a social enterprise.

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The Hexol Foundation：构建可持续的社会企业商业模式

本案例重点介绍社会企业家如何使用商业模式思维为可持续社会企业创造成功的商业模式。它探讨了 Hextol 基金会是一家独立的慈善公司，其目标是提高学习障碍或患有精神疾病的年轻人的生活质量，它如何使用商业模式思维作为决策过程的一部分来开发可持续的社会企业商业模式。该案例详细说明了企业家面临的独特挑战，这些企业家受到社会目标的驱动，而不仅仅是为了产生利润。该案例还有助于突出企业家如何使用商业模式思维来识别、评估和追求一系列战略选择。