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1. The Idea

Old age is inevitable and the times will come when strength and general mental and physical abilities will fail. In those moments one would need to still be given the best of care in the World and not neglected by very busy loved ones who could leave their elderly in the Village, or have them in the City with them and not have the time to truly give them the right amount of care they need. This idea was first mentioned by www.startupdemands.com in a series they ran last year.

To this end, this Idea for the week explains the need for such care homes which would both add value to the lives of the elderlies, provide employment for the Care-givers, Nurses, Cleaners, Security, management staff and generate revenue

Idea 13 of 52 - Care Homes for the Elderly and developmentally less able

Political Posturing and Positioning....

Well played by Ayiri

Good and Kind of Him

unclezuma:


Has anyone ever bothered to tell our government that .ng is a premium domain name if marketed and audited properly.

We've been generating revenue from that domain name but it has never been mentioned anywhere.

So that they would do what exactly?

Rain on our Parade??

They should face their front and look for other things to spoil with their lack of management competence or appointing misfits for important jobs

Gbese

This could set a good precedence and throw more awareness about intellectual property for creative works in Nigeria.

We should however hear Her own side of the Story.

Where there minds so CLEAN and INNOCENT??

I could never read such and have no red flags upstairs..... They Signposts scream 'WRONG'

smallrincowis16:
yes we've hundreds of bible which are different from each other

That is beside the point, or does not answer the Question of the OP

It doesnt readlly add up

PMB and Certificates, Degrees, Malpractices

hmmmm

Seems someone wrote all those stuff. Well that's what he has them aides for.

the abundant Fish produced to make a locally made Canned Fish product to The price of Sardine has increased in recent times as well due to the fall of the Naira against the dollar. These canned fish product are brought in through the Sea (shipped) and do spend 6-8 weeks on their way to Nigeria. If we had our own, Nigerian made canned fish product, we would have an advantage of fresher products as at the time it gets to the Market. Here lies the 12th Idea of our 52 Business Startup ideas for Nigeria.

Canned fish are fish, which have been processed, sealed in an airtight container such as a sealed tin can, and subjected to heat. Canning is a method of preserving food, and provides a typical shelf life ranging from one to five years.

You could start your own brand of canned fish product. Yours could be canned catfish with the bones removed, or Tilapia, even Titus. You would need a Cannery to help with the Tin Can

Idea Summary
Canned fish
1) Get in touch with a Fish farmer or farmers depending on the scale you desire. Your continuous supply of Fishes will ensure your continuous existence in Business.
2) Agree on how to move the Fishes to your factory, if the farmers are delivering to you or you would get them by yourself.
3) Arrange to purchase (or simply rent) a vehicle (truck) for transportation depending on number 2 above.
4) Process your fishes; add the preservatives and other additives needed in the sauce. Package the fish in the Tin cans.
5) Contact your prospective customers (Retail stores, Big departmental stores), let them know you can supply and the price you are offering
6) Run your promotional campaign; create awareness about the new product.
7) As demands arise, make the supply, get paid



2. The Business

Value Proposition: Canned Fish product, which has been processed and packaged to preserve the rich taste and nutrients in the Fishes, having longer shelf lifes.
Customer Segment: Corner shops, retailers, departmental stores (Spar, Shoprite) Markets, etc.
Distribution Channels: Sales team, middle marketers or distribution agents. A dedicated phone line, a website and good social media presence would serve as a good channel to distribute and communicate the Value proposed.
Customer Relationship: Direct and Mass.
Key Activities: Food Processing and Packaging, Selling, Logistics, negotiating, supply chain management, customer service, delivery etc.
Key Resources: Startup funds, vehicle for logistics, depot (depending on scale of operation), Workforce (Food processing assistants, Sales team, delivery team, Management team, quality control etc.
Key Partners: Fish production and other related unions or associations, Fish Farmers, Government regulatory agencies, 3rd party logistics, Retailers, etc.
Cost Structure: Staff pay, work related equipment (Vehicle purchase or rental, Fish processing equipment), Cannery cost, Promotions, licenses (NAFDAC) and other needed permits, etc. These are just a few costs related with this Business, more research would therefore be needed before embarking on this.
Revenue Stream: Sales from selling the Canned Fish product


3. Competition

There will be competition from others who could also go into this Business. Its capital intensiveness (depending on scale) can serve as barrier to enter the market.
Other imported foreign canned fish products will also compete with a new made in Nigeria Canned fish products as it would take a while before Nigerians warm up towards, or trust the new locally produced Canned fish product.

4. Risks

Some possible risks.
- Government policies and regulations can affect the Business and it could also provide advantage aswell. E.g If a policy bans importation of Canned fish into Nigeria citing health reasons, this could provide great advantage to the Business
- A mistake or poor delivery in quality of processed and packaged fish can be a Public health hazard and could easily have disastrous consequence. Quality and Hygiene should have the highest priority.


Summary

This week’s idea explored taking advantage of serve the Nigerian market and provide an alternative for imported canned fish products. This can create employment opportunities and generate revenue for Nigeria.

Thanks for following this series.

Till next week, stay inspired.


For more information, comments questions or feedbacks, get in touch.
Twitter: @Mrebis
Email: mrebis1@gmail.com


Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canned_fish

http://thenationonlineng.net/fed-govt-must-ban-fish-importation/

1. The Idea

Nigeria is blessed with access to the Atlantic Ocean, Sea, Rivers, Lagoons and with it, a wide variety of Sea foods. In recent times, more people have joined in fish farming (various Catfish farmers), all adding to the high abundance of fish and other seafood produces in Nigeria. But one wonders why we still import canned fish product like Sardines, Tuna, Geisha into Nigeria.

Idea 12 of 52 - Canned fish (Sardine + Geisha) Production

Assumption is the least form of knowledge. Do not assume yet. Have you received the sack letter yet? It will clearly state where and how you wronged the company.

Its also not the end of the World

You could also take this some steps further to make your own Tomato Ketchup. If you can work on the quality of your product, the packaging and your service delivery, you could pave your way into the hearts of ready customers.


2. The Business

Value Proposition: Depends on the aspect of the Business you choose to operate whether as a middle man, offering a means of transporting the freshly harvested tomatoes from the farmers to where they have been demanded, or in paste production, offering your well packaged tomato paste which now has longer shelf life compared to the initial fresh state.
Customer Segment: Corner shops, retailers, departmental stores (Spar, Shoprite) Markets, Tomato paste production companies, etc.
Distribution Channels: Tomato depot, A dedicated phone line, you could have a website or good social media presence
Customer Relationship: Direct or Mass depending on the business aspect you are focusing on
Key Activities: Selling, Logistics and packaging (Fresh tomatoes/Packaged Tomato Paste), negotiating, supply chain management, customer service, delivery etc.
Key Resources: Startup funds, vehicle, depot (depending on scale of operation), Workforce (Food processing assistants, Sales team, delivery team, Management team, quality control etc.
Key Partners: Tomato related associations, Tomato Farmers, Government regulatory agencies, 3rd party logistics, Retailers, etc.
Cost Structure: Staff pay, work related equipment (Vehicle purchase or rental, Tomato paste production equipment), Promotions, licenses (NAFDAC) and other needed permits, etc. Be sure to carryout more research before going into this. These are just a few.
Revenue Stream: Your cut based on your negotiations with the farmers and the retailers or end customers you sell to. Sales of the tomato paste.


3. Competition

This Business idea is not very far fetched, and anyone could get involved in this as there are no strong barriers to enter this market, which makes room for competition which you would need to gain competitive advantage over.

4. Risks

Some possible risks.
- Government policies and regulations can have adverse effect on the Business, e.g., if a Government policy favours importers to import already processed tomato paste into Nigeria, this can have a great effect on the success of your brand.
- Unexpected disease outbreak can affect the yield that will in turn affect your source of tomato supply.


Summary

This Idea explored the opportunity to become a middleman (salesperson) in Tomato value chain by taking the Tomatoes from the farmer to meet the demand while making your cut. And also looked at making your own brand of Tomato paste as an alternative means of making the tomatoes available for longer period and later use.

Thanks for following this series.

Till next week, stay inspired.


For more information, comments questions or feedbacks, get in touch.
Twitter: @Mrebis
Email: mrebis1@gmail.com


Links:
http://thenationonlineng.net/nigeria-biggest-importer-tomato-africa/

Idea Summary
Middleman Sales
1) Get in touch with a Tomato farmer or farmers depending on the scale you desire. (Meet both those doing open farming and Greenhouse), so that you can be sure of tomato supply all year round.
2) Agree on suitable price bearing in mind how and where you would sell it in order to have a good profit margin (NB: Factor in Cost of transportation)
3) Arrange to purchase (or simply rent) a vehicle for transportation. Best if you already have your vehicle to use.
4) Contact your prospective customers (Retail stores, Big departmental stores), let them know you can supply and the price you are offering
5) Do not over promise, and do not agree to supply when not sure of the consistency and availability of your source (the farmers)
6) As demands arise, make the supply, get paid

Tomato Paste
The second aspect of this week’s idea is on making Paste from the Tomatoes that provides a means of putting a good volume of Tomatoes to good use for both the immediate and the longer terms. To find out how you could make your own Tomato paste, follow instructions in this link http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-tomato-paste-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-206853

Your final product can be bottled, and labeled (branded) how you want it, ready to be supplied to your customers.

Idea 11 of 52 - Tomatoes (Middleman Sales + Paste Production)

1. The Idea

The 11th idea in our series of 52 Business Startup ideas for Nigeria is ‘Tomatoes – middleman sales + Paste production”.

One can take advantage of the high demand for tomatoes in the meals of various Nigerian household with Nigeria being the biggest importer of Tomatoes in Africa (theNation,2015), to join in the Tomato Value chain as either a middle man between the Farmer and the retailers/end users, or to make your own tomato paste, package it, then sell.

Do what you got to do....


The amount of money you earn is the measure of the value that others place on your contribution.

To increase the amount of money you are getting out, you must increase the value of the work that you are putting in.

She is putting in Work, what are you doing??

Good for her....well deserved

Watching...

Okay

Is this today's pic?

I doubt tho

Sibe007:
Obviously an old video.

Welcome back & Get well PMB

Or else the arrival is not 4am as earlier reported.

dancok:
i see, it doctrine of the grail movement though not a member but like their doctrine.

I think they are simple and good people, read a bit about them.

Obviously an old video.

Welcome back & Get well PMB

dancok:
it seems ur quote is from grail massage, am i right?

Not really,

From within me, just something I have come to learn and believe.

PMB put Nigeria first, Take care of your health first.

Avoidable deaths so rampart in Nigeria.

May God(Source) help us, and give us wisdom to help ourselves.

RIP to the dead. Death is not the end of life, just transformation of Energy from one form to another.

The Governor must not always be there, hence delegated the deputy.

If he had other official engagements then its better he is taking care of what he was elected to do.

God bless PYO
Quick recovery to PMB and Nigerian economy.
God bless Nigeria.

2. The Business

Value Proposition: Supply of egg crates from the Farms directly to the stores where they are to be sold.
Customer Segment: Bakers, operators of Corner shops, retailers at markets, departmental stores.
Distribution Channels: Egg depot, departmental stores or retail shops
Customer Relationship: Direct
Key Activities: Selling, Logistics and packaging (the crates), negotiating, supply chain management, customer service, delivery etc.
Key Resources: Startup funds, vehicle, depot (depending on scale of operation), Workforce (Sales team, delivery team, Management team, quality control officer etc.
Key Partners: Egg retailers, Poultry Farmers, Government regulatory agencies, Traders and other related Associations, 3rd party logistics, Bakers, etc.
Cost Structure: Staff pay, work related equipment (Vehicle purchase or rental), licenses (NAFDAC) and other needed permits, etc. Be sure to understand all the cost implications before going into this, these are just a few.
Revenue Stream: Your cut based on your negotiations with the farmers and the retailers or end customers you sell to.


3. Competition

As have been mentioned earlier in this article, there are people already into this and so if you join in, you will already have existing competition which you will have to seek to gain competitive advantage over. As there is little or no strong entry barrier, making it possible for you to join in this business, so will it be easy for new competitors to come in to compete with you. A better customer service delivery will always be advantageous.

4. Risks

Some possible risks.
- Supplier failure can have adverse effect on your business if you are already in an agreement to supply a stipulated number of crates daily. This can be partly mitigated for by entering into prior agreement with the suppliers on appropriate fines and penalties should such failures arise.
- Poor handling or damage of goods during transportation.
- Unpredictable government policies could affect supply and invariably require adjustment in your business operations.


Summary

This Idea explored the opportunity in providing middleman logistics service in Poultry eggs supply. Get the Crates of Egg from A that produces and supply to B that sells it, or directly to C that consumes or uses the Egg.

Thanks for following this series.

Till next week, stay inspired.


For more information, comments questions or feedbacks, get in touch.
Twitter: @Mrebis
Email: mrebis1@gmail.com

Hi, Still on our series about getting young Nigerians gainfully employed, we explore the business opportunity Poultry Eggs could offer.

Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high quality protein. More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white along with vitamin B2 and lower amounts of fat and cholesterol than the yolk. The whites are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper.

Eggs are in regular demand in Nigeria and can be seen in a lot of departmental stores and street corner shops. They form part of meals in Nigerian homes and also an important ingredient for bakers.

There are poultry farms in Nigeria, which do vary in scale of operations. These farms would presently have their customers they are currently serving and could also be in need of more. To join in on this Business opportunity, check online for poultry farms, or ask around from people currently selling around you, in corner shops, or departmental stores. Find out who their supplier is, and try to get in touch with the Poultry farmers. This may be easier said than done but it is very possible.
Enter into an agreement to collect eggs from them, negotiate price terms. Rent a car or van (if you do not have one), get to the farm to load the Eggs as much as you can carry.
Be sure to establish connection and agree on price with a customer (corner shop, or departmental store). Find out the size of their order (Egg Crates) and how much they would pay for it.
Supply the customer (retailer) with the crates of egg and get your cut on each crate supplied. The more crates you can transport and supply at a trip, the higher your profit margin (or returns on capital employed).
Idea summary
1. Identify new markets, new customers to supply egg crates to for resell
2. You could also sell directly to the end customer (More revenue, more work though)
3. Find a poultry farm for your source of Egg.
4. Agree on price with Poultry farmers and the Retailers (Be mindful of your profit margin)
5. Make the supply, make the sale

A ran a Google search for statistics on egg consumption. You can do same and see for yourself, that Egg consumption provides a profitable value chain for Business as eggs generate a lot (N220bn) annually in Nigeria.

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