It is a clear fact that cannot be denied that is not very cheap to start a garri processing factory for the average individual who is trying to save, honourably, to start this business.
As at last year, it was so easy to start this business, but since everything has doubled, we can understand why it became a bit expensive.

This doesn’t mean that having a garri processing factory is not affordable and wouldn’t pay off its investment equity over time, but I am simply implying that many who had this idea are burring it because of the high cost of setting up.

While those who had managed to set up are reaping the profits, many who had the idea are wishing they could also be in this business.

Garri, because of its local affinity to the common man, is considered a low product, not capable of raking in so much profit. At times, I used to say to Mr. Garri itself that, ‘maybe if you had come in black colour and people willing to eat you had to go through a rigorous refining process of making you white and edible, many would have taken you seriously.’
Nevertheless, one’s condescending or deriding attitude towards this product doesn’t stop the fact that garri remains one of the few lucrative food product to look into.
Maybe that was why the garri factory you knew since you were a kid still remained intact and functioning.

Maybe that was why these great grandmothers has refused to leave this business.
Once I was on a recce mission on behalf of a client at Ilaro in Ogun State and the old lady I met started to give me her cost of production in such discouraging way. But I knew the trick- it was to serve as a deterrent to newbies. This is their trick every time. But what they failed to realise is that it is impossible to process at such given prices and expect a profit.

After much dragging, I threw them the bait that the reason I was there was to set up a garri factory on behalf of an NGO- the purpose of which is to serve and ensure that the community is well paid. But since they were already well paid, we would like to set up elsewhere. You could not imagine the commotion and retraction of previous statements…lol

That being said, we shall proceed on how to start a garri business without having to set up a garri processing factory. But note that setting up is the best option. So, while at it, save up for this, later.

I will like to use a potential client as a reference- BENLIZ.

BENLIZ started as a repackaging business until he was able to save up and start a factory of his own. Apart from his garri business, he has other products.
BENLIZ is now a branded product, but everyone can start with a step. So, what do we need?

1. Costumers
2. Knowledge on where to get this garri on how garri is produced especially the ijebu garri and the yellow one. (This could be gotten from my manual). Those who already has it would know this already.
3. Money
4. Packaging bags
5. Nylon bags
6. Bag stitcher
7. Nylon sealer
8. Delivery strategy


[size=16pt]TO GET THE MANUAL, YOU CAN CALL/WHATSAPP/IMO APP V-CALL ME ON +2347035593128 ON HOW TO GET IT. YOU CAN SEE THE TABLE OF CONTENTS BELOW[/size]

1. WHO ARE YOUR TARGETTED CUSTOMERS?

Are you willing to sell to supermarkets?
Are you willing to resell at the open market?
Would you rather sell in your shops?
How about you consider exportation? (Though, this is a special case that I will have to treat separately)
Maybe you should think about selling in the office too?
Or in other offices around you!

2. YOU NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO BUY YOUR GARRI AND HOW THEY ARE PRODUCED

DO NOT DECEIVE YOURSELF, you seriously need to know how to produce this product and how to differentiate one from the other- apart from the colour, you need to buy the real one and what they say it is.

Where can I get this? I am sure you are not thinking of going to the reseller in the city to buy? I had another client who made this mistake for month and wasn’t making more than two thousand on a bag after repackaging. She sells in her office and was making this low profit until she thought otherwise.

You may check you neighbouring States and ask for the garri market. There is always one in every not-so-developed states who strive in Agriculture. You will be amazed on how low the price is, compared to your city!

More stressful option is if you visit the garri factory and buy directly. Do not be fooled that you will buy from the factory at a lower price as they will sell the same price it is sold at their market.

3. MONEY

Abi you need explanation on this one too? LOL

4. BRANDED OR ORDINARY PACKING BAGS

Entrepreneurs with dreams like BENLIZ need a branded bag to pack their product. Note that this doesn’t mean you cannot bag is a thick transparent polythene bags where by your customers could see what they’re buying clearly. This is necessary where you bag in less kilograms as 5kg or 10kg bags.

Bags of various sizes could be obtained at very cheap and from the local manufacturers (For example, BAGCO in Nigeria) You may ask them to brand it for you or you give to an artist (not WIZKID abi DON JAZZY o…lol) to print on it.

Those who will export or display in pen shops must first put the product in a very thin polythene bag and seal with the NYLON SEALER before placing in the branded porous bags as BENLIZ’s. This will ensure that your product stays fresh and has a very long shelf-life. The BAG STITCHER stitches the bag.

5. DELIEVERY STRATEGY

How would you want to do your own business? Would you rather deliver to your clients or ask them to come for it?
It is a known fact that by the time you understand and succeed in this, like BENLIZ, you would want your own factory so as to have more profit.

Thank you

[size=16pt]call/whatsapp/ Mr. Dare
the garri guy
+2347035593128[/size]

Well done!

AgricAgroallied:
Well done!

thanks Sir.

Kindly check my previous threads on Nairaland too ... Under the name 'slidewaxie'...always getting banned because of my naughtiness at the politics section...lol


https://www.nairaland.com/1861641/setting-up-small-very-effective

Farm lands with c of o available in OGUN STATE...

contact me if you are ready to buy from 5 arcres and above...

And u are real naughty. A real pain in thr .... I followed u because of ur nautghyness.
Anyway, bck 2 garri. I will phact u 4 more info.

garriguy:
thanks Sir.

Kindly check my previous threads on Nairaland too ... Under the name 'slidewaxie'...always getting banned because of my naughtiness at the politics section...lol


https://www.nairaland.com/1861641/setting-up-small-very-effective

Newway2:
And u are real naughty. A real pain in thr .... I followed u because of ur nautghyness.
Anyway, bck 2 garri. I will phact u 4 more info.

don't let them knw it's me na

Anyways...u're welcome

Which one is best...ijebu or cotonou garri?

baba11:
Which one is best...ijebu or cotonou garri?

Garri is idegenous and we must consider the one that is peculiar and sells here.

Ijebu Garri, egba and yellow Garri...

You can learn the production process by requesting for the manual...


Call/WhatsApp/IMO/Google duos
+2347035593128


table of contents attached

We are Alpha Ager Ltd, processors of Garri(white/red/ijebu) located in Ankpa, Kogi State

We have modern machineries graters(4Tons/hr) and multiple hydraulic pressers , but local frying on our community fryers by employees from Edo.


Our daily output is 50bags per day..

We sell strictly on orders.
White- 60modus---------N18,500
Red- 60modus--------N22,500
Soured 60modus----N20,000 at at 7/1/2021

Kindly note 60modus is same as 20paint rubber
.
Transport to Abuja/Kaduna( N1000 to N1200 per bag)

Zaria- N1,500 per bag
Kano/Katsina/Sokoto- N2000 per bag



Port Harcourt/Aba/Enugu
100kg bag of 33 paint rubber-N27,500
Transport-N2000 per bag from Onyegede ,Benue Loading bay..(3 days)

Lagos bagging comes comes in bags of 14paint rubbers or 33 paint rubbers.

Prices are subject to prevailing market prices....We can assist transport to you any where, within the country..

Pls note no cash payments but strictly transfers

For samples and making orders call
07054730087/ 07068132006/08022370139
WhatsApp Line-07054730087

One of the worst decision you'll make as a business starter is to buy machines from this guy.

I'm one of his customers who believed in all these adverts and followed him for years. My decision to buy garri processing machines from him and Owo Kenny Fabricator is one I truly regret.

Yes they will supply to you (and post them here and in his website) but the machines are all full of issues with low quality materials. He won't post the issues here. He can't post the testimonies and locations of all those he has supplied to, because most of them have bad testimonies (I am just one of tens of others).

I'm compiling my honest review and I'll post them with pictures and other evidences mainly for the sake of others.

SORRY DARE AKA GARRIGUY, ALL THE EQUIPMENT YOU DELIVERED FOR US ARE BAD AND SUBSTANDARD FOR THE FIVE SITES. WE HAVE SORTED OURSELVES OUT FROM OTHER BETTER SUPPLIERS FROM IBADAN. GOD WILL JUDGE YOU FOR BEING A CHEAT. YOU HAVE BLOCKED MY DIRECTOR ON PHONE AND WHATSAPP AFTER HE COMPLAINED. BUSINESS DON'T THRIVE ON BEING FAKE. KEEP OFF GARRIGUY. YOU DO ANY BUSINESS WITH HIM AT YOUR PERIL.

YOU SHOULD HAVE CONSCIENCE AND PULL DOWN ALL THESE ADVERTS FOR A JOB YOU DIDN'T DO WELL. YOUR MAN KEHINDE IS GROSSLY FALSE LIKE YOU. U USED OUR MONEY TO BUY CARS AND RATHER DELIVERED MACHINES THAT BROKE DOWN EVERY SECOND TILL WE GOT IN TOUCH WITH BETTER MANUFACTURERS IN IBADAN. WE AND THE OTHER CUSTOMER FROM ANAMBRA WHOM YOU DEFRAUDED WILL SURELY GET YOU.

THIS GUYS IS SCAM. ADMIN PLS GARRIGUY IS SCAM. IF WE HD LITTLE WARNING LIKE THIS DURING THE COVID LOCK DOWN LAST YEAR, WE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN THE MESS YOU PLACED US
I WILL POST PICTURES OF YOUR DE USED EQUIPMENT WE HAVE REPLACED TODAY AS A PROOF. YOUR GARRI PEELING MACHINES, AUTOMATICS PRESS ETC AMONGST OTHERS ARE WORST