iHart:
I built the machines myself, go through the thread to see for yourself. With the budget you have, you can start something really tangible. What you will need is a small mixer, cutting table and some moulds. I can fabricate these equipment for you and with that I will mentor you.

maebem:


Hi OP, have been following your thread. With the above equipments only, will the output's quality, texture and appearance be the same as that produced with those machines you use?

iHart:
You can have a good quality and even a better quality but the texture and appearance can't be compared, though you can still have something cool and smooth.

iHart:
You can have a good quality and even a better quality but the texture and appearance can't be compared, though you can still have something cool and smooth.

maebem:


OK. Is it possible to have those machines in smaller sizes? If yes, what is the smallest size that can be fabricated? I want to go into small scale with all necessary machines cos am concerned about the texture and appearance. I want to produce something I will appreciate and be proud of and also what will be better than those existing in my market.

Great500:
Op apart from the regular color can the soap have another colour?

edrys:
How were you able to source for capital for your business. From fabricating the machines/equipments, raw materials and running cost?

iHart:
...after several thoughts I came up with new plans,

I decided to be my own distributor in that market. I also decided to continue with the sub-distributors outside the market and instead of opening the retail outlets in the village markets, I will meet and supply to the existing retailers at reduced price. Currently I have gotten five sub I distributors who are regular with demand. I have also made three retailers in Umuahia. One came from here . Hopefully before the end of next month I will float the distribution outlet in the market. Then after I will begin to consider expanding to other markets. So far it has been a journey full of experience.


We have gradually taken off, it is not easy but with time we will surely take our own share of the market.

I hope to come back after about six month or probably by the end of the year to tell you guys how I have fared in the business, challenges and way forward. I thank you all for your time and I hope you are all inspired by my story. I wish you all best as you go out to try out something for yourself. It is not going to be easy but you should not give up.

Feel from to ask your question anytime, I will be here to throw some light to as much as I can.

Remember you can contact us for your soap making machines: plodder, mixers, crutcher/amalgamator, cutting table. We also conduct soap factory setup, machine text running, training on soap making, quality control (raw material and finished product assays) and overall business consultancy.

We are also open to PARTNERSHIP, funding and sponsorship.

Also take out time to check out our other (paint) business at www.glitzalux.com and patronize us. Cheers

iHart:
...after several thoughts I came up with new plans,

I decided to be my own distributor in that market. I also decided to continue with the sub-distributors outside the market and instead of opening the retail outlets in the village markets, I will meet and supply to the existing retailers at reduced price. Currently I have gotten five sub I distributors who are regular with demand. I have also made three retailers in Umuahia. One came from here . Hopefully before the end of next month I will float the distribution outlet in the market. Then after I will begin to consider expanding to other markets. So far it has been a journey full of experience.


We have gradually taken off, it is not easy but with time we will surely take our own share of the market.

I hope to come back after about six month or probably by the end of the year to tell you guys how I have fared in the business, challenges and way forward. I thank you all for your time and I hope you are all inspired by my story. I wish you all best as you go out to try out something for yourself. It is not going to be easy but you should not give up.

Feel from to ask your question anytime, I will be here to throw some light to as much as I can.

Remember you can contact us for your soap making machines: plodder, mixers, crutcher/amalgamator, cutting table. We also conduct soap factory setup, machine text running, training on soap making, quality control (raw material and finished product assays) and overall business consultancy.

We are also open to PARTNERSHIP, funding and sponsorship.

Also take out time to check out our other (paint) business at www.glitzalux.com and patronize us. Cheers

bilal4riid:

i dont fedup following this thread, i hope it continues much more, as iam gathering momentum for a soap production

Lifeofpolice1:
I seriously love how you think like a real business man

God bless your hustle brotherly

lovebless:
God continue to bless our hustle
pls and pls I know it might be industrial secret, but kindly give us a glimpse of the production stages.
thanks

iHart:
Greetings.

I want to take out a small space here to tell the story of how I started a soap making business. The essence of this is to help those who may wish to venture into the soap business and also to inspire people to try out some entrepreneurial ventures (not necessarily soap making). I must say that many stories and individuals here have added to my inspiration. People like Cosmeticchemist, Gbadexy, O2 soap (O2 Nigeria), Blackkie (Britishknight or 1kingwriter), Jasper7, through their stories have inspired me so much into believing "I can do it if only I put my mind to it". So I wish to help and inspire more people.

In the course of this story we are going to see how I was able to get my machines, learn and start soap making business. I hope to find time to attend to every questions as much as I can. By the end of the day, depending on how it goes, we may have to conduct a live seminar for those who will want to go into small scale soap making business. If possible, we may consider creating a small group of partners and then crowd funding to help them setup and manage a tangible small scale soap making business. We will also discuss and interact with existing soap makers who are having difficulties in running there business due cost, and map out strategies to move forward effectively and efficiently.

We fabricate and install efficient soap making machines and equipment. We also manage soap making facilities on contract basis. We conduct test run for already installed machines. We train company staff on soap making. We are also open to partnership. Fill free to contact me for your enquiries on soap making business. Check my signature for my contact phone number.

Thank you.

iHart:
Greetings.

I want to take out a small space here to tell the story of how I started a soap making business. The essence of this is to help those who may wish to venture into the soap business and also to inspire people to try out some entrepreneurial ventures (not necessarily soap making). I must say that many stories and individuals here have added to my inspiration. People like Cosmeticchemist, Gbadexy, O2 soap (O2 Nigeria), Blackkie (Britishknight or 1kingwriter), Jasper7, through their stories have inspired me so much into believing "I can do it if only I put my mind to it". So I wish to help and inspire more people.

In the course of this story we are going to see how I was able to get my machines, learn and start soap making business. I hope to find time to attend to every questions as much as I can. By the end of the day, depending on how it goes, we may have to conduct a live seminar for those who will want to go into small scale soap making business. If possible, we may consider creating a small group of partners and then crowd funding to help them setup and manage a tangible small scale soap making business. We will also discuss and interact with existing soap makers who are having difficulties in running there business due cost, and map out strategies to move forward effectively and efficiently.

We fabricate and install efficient soap making machines and equipment. We also manage soap making facilities on contract basis. We conduct test run for already installed machines. We train company staff on soap making. We are also open to partnership. Fill free to contact me for your enquiries on soap making business. Check my signature for my contact phone number.

Thank you.

selfemployed:


Good job

iHart:
...planning to host some live training sections where we can have a hands-on-deck experience on soap making business. Updates will be made available soon. keep a date...

bilal4riid:

i hope the training will include procedure on how to source/procure all equipments.

iHart:
Hopefully, update regarding the training will be made available today.

Greenarrow01:
Waiting.
Pls op.
Quick question before you go ahead.
Living up north.. I doubt if materials will be available

iHart:
I use chemicals. and it doesn't take long.



Picture: from left to right-palm oil, bleached palm oil and palm kernel oil.

jospepper:
Good evening sir, I produce soap also though not at the scale you are producing. My biggest problem is that PKO is very expensive here in Makurdi (#900 per liter), but palm oil is relatively cheap at about #530 per liter. Now the issue with PO is bleaching as it takes time, please teach me the chemical process to bleach PO. Another thing you spoke of is the use of SAP value, what is the SAP value for PO and PKO and how do you apply it so that the use of hydrometer becomes unnecessary? I tried to google the SAP values but diff websites gave diff figures. You would be helping one lazy Nigerian youth if you do me this favour. Thanks.

iHart:
The training/workshop has been announced, take out time to go to the thread, make comments, ask questions and indicate your interest https://www.nairaland.com/4477835/soap-making-business-training-workshop#67116620

Thank you.

iHart:
We are still seeking for partners. Feel free to call, let us discuss business.