Pure Water Business In Nigeria: How To Start
What makes pure water business so lucrative?
Why is there an increase in the number of pure water manufacturers in Nigeria? What are the basic steps you need to take before establishing a pure water business in Nigeria?
Pure water is simply a packaged drinkable water that is served inside a transparent nylon bag.
The product is in high demand because of Nigeria’s hot weather hence the need to cool off with a cold drink.
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Starting up a pure water business is very profitable and can generate a lot of money on a daily basis and millions on a monthly basis,however the work is tedious and also capital intensive,before starting a pure water factory or venturing into the multi million naira business,make sure you conduct a proper and extensive research.---
Here are some of the main factors that should consider before starting a pure water business in Nigeria.
Pure Water Business In Nigeria
1.Location
Chose a location that will be conducive and spacious enough for your pure water business.
Consider buying or renting a factor that you can use to produce your pure water.
If you cannot afford this,then consider using a three or four bedroom bungalow for your pure water business,just make sure that you are not manufacturing your product in your living area.
Endeavor that your factory site or bungalow is not located near a cemetery, refuse dump, fuel depot, septic tanks and pit latrines.
2. Water
In other to effectively run this business,water should be your best friend,you need a constant supply of water.
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Some pure water manufacturers package well water for their customers,this might not be healthy,it is always preferable to sink a bore hole.---
3. Overhead Tanks
You will have to install an over head tank,one should be for the storage of water while the other will serve as a reservoir to supply water to the distillation system.
4. NAFDAC Registration
NAFDAC is the agency in charge of food and drug regulations in Nigeria. Before you can effectively start up your pure water business,you need to register with NAFDAC and get approval.
Without approval and proper certification accompanied with the issuance of NAFDAC Number you will find it difficult to operate your business in Nigeria.
Visit the closest NAFDAC office in your area or CLICK HERE to access the requirements online.
The application and registration will cost you about N30,000.
5. Water Purification
You need to ensure that your water is properly sterilized,there are few water purification systems that you can use,which includes distillation, reverse osmosis,Carbon filtration, Ultra-violet light filtration system and several others.
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A lot of pure water manufacturers in Nigeria use Ultra-Violet light filtration and Reverse Osmosis for the purification of water.---
6. Sealing Machine
A sealing machine is very essential in pure water making business,they are several types of sealing machines from the small manual ones to the big automatic ones.
See: How To Start Cement Business In Nigeria
In other to make your work less stressful,consider buying the automatic water sealing machine,some types can seal up to 40 types per minutes and have other functions like filling, counting Etc
7. Nylon Materials (Logo And Product Name)
You will need a lot of nylon materials in pure water making
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business,you have to look for a cheap source of Nylon materials, also the nylon has to be branded with your logo,product name and NAFDAC number.----
8. Register Your Business
Its imperative that you register your business name if you have plans of expanding your pure water business and operating the business on a large scale.
9. Factory Workers / Employees
Believe me when I tell you that pure water business cannot be handled alone,you need to employ other people that can assist you.
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Consider employing a driver,motor boys,packers and cleaners for a start.---
10. Distribution Truck / Van
You will need a distribution truck or van that can help you to supply products to your customers easily.
11. Distributors
Having a lot of active distributors will help you to sell your products faster. You will sell to your distributors at a lower price,they will in turn re sell to their customers for their own profit.
12. Generator
PHCN is not your friend in this business,so you should consider buying a reliable power generating set for your business.
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In conclusion pure water business is very lucrative and can generate a lot of revenue for example if you can produce between 500 to 700 bags with one machine in a day,currently a bag of water is being sold for N150 in some parts of the country.
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Then if a bag is being sold at N150 per bag and you supply 500 bags to your distributors/ customers in a day i.e----
- 500 bags X N150 per bag = N75,000 per day
- N75,000 X 28 working days = N21 000 000
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