How to venture into manufacturing/processing/value addition (thread)
First of all, think of a product. You can even build on your family knowledge. What about your mum's special achar, for example?
Next, you need to understand how to make the product at scale, high quality.
First of all, think of a product. You can even build on your family knowledge. What about your mum's special achar, for example?
Next, you need to understand how to make the product at scale, high quality.
Always learn to take advantage of government initiatives. The Kenya Industrial Research & Development Institute (KIRDI) offers training courses on making various products ranging from oils, cosmetics, foodstuffs to detergents.
You can also acquire other useful knowledge there.
You can also acquire other useful knowledge there.
Now that you have gained some knowhow on making your product & networking, you probably know about quality control & licensing. As a rule, you need to remember the following compliance points:
KRA
Agriculture & Food Authority (for foodstuffs)
NEMA
County
KEBS
Now for planning.
KRA
Agriculture & Food Authority (for foodstuffs)
NEMA
County
KEBS
Now for planning.
First of all, you must have a business plan & marketing strategy.
Marketing using a combination of methods, such as door-to-door & online (such as Facebook ads & groups) is most effective.
Find reliable sources of raw materials & incorporate this into cash flow projections.
Marketing using a combination of methods, such as door-to-door & online (such as Facebook ads & groups) is most effective.
Find reliable sources of raw materials & incorporate this into cash flow projections.
Where to carry out operations? For noiseless work, you can even start in your own kitchen, before renting a place as you grow.
KIRDI also offers facilities for entrepreneurs looking to rent high quality at low rates.
If you're exporting, you can even use EPZA godowns.
KIRDI also offers facilities for entrepreneurs looking to rent high quality at low rates.
If you're exporting, you can even use EPZA godowns.
Remember: if you are a youth, the government offers you significant discounts in licensing costs, so be sure to take advantage.
Remember to carefully manage inventory levels to prevent spoilage & wastage.
Long hours are guaranteed so make sure your family is supportive.
Remember to carefully manage inventory levels to prevent spoilage & wastage.
Long hours are guaranteed so make sure your family is supportive.
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