Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

This is a three seaters barbershop. Thus it has employed three personnel's serving 15-20 people per day.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

I began the barbershop with only one seat "locally made" two and a half years ago. I have managed to the level of having an extra two seats giving job opportunities to other two youth. The project is able to generate 900 kshs per day having paid the commission to the employees, this amounts to 27,000 kshs per month. The rent required is 5,000 kshs, electricity bill and water is 3,000 kshs , barbershop utilities 2,000 kshs, service of equipment 2,400 kshs Totaling to 12,400 per month thus making a profit of kshs 14,600. The profit helps to pay for my household requirements and other bills. The project can be of help to other youths out in the field of job hunting because with the commission they get it will enable them to have bread on the table. Incase of employing another four personnel this will mean that families will not go to bed hungry. A large number of clients are looking for barbershops that are giving good services thus an increase of customer base will be experienced.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

The main problem is unemployment to most youths in the country with the demand of good services, a barbershop can create employment to most youths

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

1. No dead stock will be required, utilities used by the customer are easily accessible and pocket friendly 2. It requires hand craft man ship , where the service you provide will attract more customers with referrals 3. It doesn't require large or expensive advertisements your services will sell you far and wide

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

The targeted customers is every person capable of paying for the amount indicated for the service. Each member in the community must benefit from the barbershop around the area

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-08-01

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

0

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

0

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Null

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://www.facebook.com/davvynjng

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: Beauty services

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

The project employs personnel's earning with commissions thus eradicating unemployment and poverty

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

If the employed get the money they can also invest in farming this will help to eradicate hunger thus good nutrition will be observed

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

Having a good shave is indeed healthy, people will have clean shaved heads thus no infections die to dirty hair will occur in future

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Persons employed will be able to take their families to the best schools and get quality education. There will be no problem in paying school fees and other education amenities

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

The project has employed one lady and one gentleman, where they equally share work within the premises

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

Cleanliness is observed to the core any garbage is well stored awaiting for garbage collectors services.. Thus the environment remains clean and water reservoirs remains intact with no contamination from the project

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

The project mostly rely on electricity for most of the services there is zero use of any material or work done that pollutes the environment.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

The atmosphere in the working environment is conducive where the employs enjoy working and provide the best services the people. For economic growth, the employed are paid in commission everyday to sustain their home bills and deal with other investments

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Personnel's working are included in any structural changes within the premises. Everyday we learn new ideas on how to increase the customer services provision to run with the same speed with market competition. Thus, the expansion of the industry and customers base is all inclusive within the business

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

This project 100% allows ladies and gentlemen to work together and provide the services to the customers.. Also it can be a project of all ladies working together

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

If people working within the business keeps earning, homesteads will be able to sustain themselves and developments will be gradually seen over and over again. Many people given an opportunity to show case their skills and earn, cases of insecurity will reduce drastically

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Financial break through is the main character in consumption and production. At this project the person working is able to sustain him/herself with the commission they get per month

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Non misuse of forest cover by the project. Involved in national wide tree plantation

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

The project used materials cannot pollute the waters in whatsoever ways. Used materials are easily disposed

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

Non misuse of forest cover by the project. The project is Involved in national wide tree plantation

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

Currently the project has employed fro two different communities in the country promoting strong bonds with different people. The project serves people from different ethnicity without favour or discrimination.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Partnership is mostly welcomed because it will embrace a large number of employees within the project, leading to a large number of people earning money to develop themselves and the community

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

4

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

4

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

4

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.08 Justification for my startup

1.There is a large number of customers using the service but the service provided is not as per required in many projects. A little change and competition will make customers feel satisfied 2.Opening a large project with different services will be deemed as a new project in the region 3. The project is an improvement from being just a barbershop to an executive barbershop and spa 4. A range of products will be increased to match the requirements and needs of the customers 5. Due to customers demands of new ideas in service provision this will be a milestone and every customer will be satisfied. 6. This product is an old version being revived to new models of services to the people.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

In a geographical area of 25 kilometers there are no potential competitors of the new idea. But the current project faces competition around the area and can confidently say that it is running smoothly and customers are still flowing accordingly

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

I am involved in emphasizing the women to join together in groups to get finances from the government and open up businesses