Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

This is a barbershop business mainly geared towards providing affordable family haircut services.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

I founded the startup business after experiencing firsthand the challenges I faced in getting an affordable, hygienic, and proper haircut in the locality I relocated to. It's when I sourced some capital and ventured into a barbershop business in late February 2023.The clients that I mostly cater to are school-going kids, and also adults(mainly men).

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

The main problem I am trying to tackle is the costly, unhygienic and unprofessional haircut services in major barbershops,

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

The major benefits of using the services in my barbershop is, that, the haircuts are affordable, hygenic and done professionally with the right clippers.

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

The targeted beneficiary is for every member of the family.Be it the kids or the adults.

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-01-21

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

No

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.)

The are no other owners it's just me.

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

https://www.instagram.com/cut_n_shave_barber_shop/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: Hair and beauty

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

My startup contributes to this goal because, it not only provides affordable services to the locals who are mostly low income earners but it also provides self-employment to me and ensures I have food on the table, pay my rent, and take care of my family.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

As previously stated, this startup however small can provide me with the basic needs one of it being food.

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

5

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

I believe it ensures healthy living because as I have stated before, I ensure we practice hygiene when it comes to giving our haircuts thus making sure infections are put at bay.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

2

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

5

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

I believe its gender inclusive because we don't discriminate when rendering our services.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

n/a

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

n/a

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

The startup provides decent work since it is able to afford me self-reliance as I serve the community at large.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

5

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

I also believe it fosters innovation since its a skilled based industry and believe in future iits going to provide jobs to more young people.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

n/a

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

2

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

n/a

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

Its able to promote a circular economy because there is exchange of money and services within the micro economy in the area.

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

n/a

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

n/a

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

n/a

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

n/a

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

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

5

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

3

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

3

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

5

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

5

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

3

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

4

06.08 Justification for my startup

The startup is not entirely new but we tend to upgrade the services we render.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

The main competitors are the established big barbershop with sophisticated hair and beauty products that we are yet to acquire that.However what makes us stand out is our competitive prices, and professionalism edge.

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

Through my startup I intend to give female chances to acquire skills in the barbering business.