The million dollar question is: can we create a business which helps advance society and make a profit at the same time?\u00a0 The clich\u00e9 ‘have your cake and eat it too’ might come to mind.\u00a0 This group believes that makerspaces offer a rare chance to fulfil both of those needs.<\/p>\n
Makerspaces are physical spaces where likeminded people gather for experimental, and technological play. In this open educational resource (OER) we welcome you to explore a slice of the makerspace world – as a commercial, profitable venture.\u00a0 Throughout this OER we attempt to share what we think are the secrets to successful commercial makerspaces.<\/p>\n
As you progress through this OER, you will:<\/p>\n
gain an understanding of the origin and types of makerspaces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
explore the requirements to set up a makerspace as a commercial venture and apply them to your own experiences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
identify successful makerspaces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
analyse the potential success of makerspaces as a commercial venture in the world and in your community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This OER is divided into several sections.\u00a0\u00a0Please be sure to click on the main topic, as it constitutes a page introducing the topic and the activities (ex. click on Makerspaces).\u00a0 To avoid confusion, please\u00a0follow the steps below to ensure you are getting the most from this resource.<\/p>\n
Please note that many pages have links to external sites embedded within the content.\u00a0 Feel free to take the opportunities for further research, by clicking on the links and exploring the sites.<\/p>\n
Thank you for your anticipated participation, we look forward to hearing from all of you.<\/p>\n