Today the students met Lisa's mother - one of the owners of Smateria.
Smateria is a self financed social enterprise in Cambodia.
It started in 2006 at the St 57 shop with 5 employees. It now has 5 shops in Cambodia, 120 employees and sells its products in 15 countries in the world.
80% of the employees are young women who are encouraged to bring their children to work. Smateria pay for child care and also have a small school on the third floor of their business for the children of employees.
The students asked questions about how it all started, challenges of owning a business, how they design and create products and set prices. They also discussed business plans and financial factors involved in owning your own business.
For more information about this company check out the website ...
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