Uganda - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

This project aims at us supplying fresh groceries to clients at the comfort of their homes through ordering online on our platform which may either be an app or a website.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

This project aims to provide customers with the convenience of ordering fresh groceries online and having them delivered directly to their homes. Our platform, accessible through a website or mobile app, allows users to browse and purchase a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, dairy products, and other essentials. With a simple and user-friendly interface, customers can easily select their preferred items, track their orders, and receive timely updates on delivery status. This innovative solution aims to revolutionize the way people shop for groceries, saving time and effort while ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.

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

Convenience for customers: Online ordering allows customers to shop for groceries from home without having to go to the store. This provides greater convenience and flexibility compared to traditional in-store shopping.Improved order accuracy: An online system eliminates errors that can occur when orders are taken over the phone or in person. Customers can clearly see and confirm their order before placing it.Better inventory management: Online systems provide real-time visibility into inventory levels, allowing grocers to better anticipate demand and stock the right products.Reduced operational costs: Online ordering and delivery can be more efficient and cost-effective than traditional in-store shopping, as grocers can reduce overhead costs like rent, utilities, and staffing for physical stores.Expanded customer reach: Online grocery delivery allows stores to serve customers outside their immediate geographic area, expanding the potential customer base.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Increased Convenience for Customers The online ordering and home delivery service provided by this project offers customers a convenient way to access fresh groceries without the need to physically visit a store. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with busy schedules, limited mobility, or those living in remote areas, as it eliminates the time and effort required for traditional grocery shopping. Improved Access to Fresh and Quality Produce By sourcing directly from suppliers and implementing efficient logistics, the project ensures that customers receive fresh, high-quality groceries delivered to their doorsteps. This helps to address the challenges faced by some consumers in accessing fresh and nutritious food options, especially in areas with limited access to traditional grocery stores. Time and Cost Savings The online ordering and delivery service provided by the project can save customers significant time and money compared to traditional grocery shopping

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Customers: Convenience and flexibility for customers to order groceries from home without having to go to the store. Access to fresh and healthy food options, especially for those in underserved or transportation-scarce areas. Ability to browse and select products online, reducing the need for in-store shopping. Grocery Stores and Retailers: Expansion of customer reach beyond immediate geographic areas. Improved inventory management and reduced operational costs. Enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty through convenient delivery options.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-06-01

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

2

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

2

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

Partner 1- She is a university administrator in the UK, Queen Mary University. Frequent visitor to Uganda and she is into supporting local business ventures. She holds great skills in public relations and marketing. Partner 2- She is a small business holder dealing in fresh juice and a statistician by profession. Currently pursuing a masters in statistics. She is good with numbers and projecting sales given available data sets.

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

https://x.com/Moses_Olweny_1?t=alrTpPFj9jXxmuki-B1C2A&s=09

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

d) Primary commodities (food, drink, household and personal products)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

This project contributes to the no poverty goal by providing employment opportunities to the delivery service people and system maintenance crew that work with the company. It also enhances sales of local products by vendors who are members of the community, this helps boost the market sales hence increased profit margins lowering the poverty Gap.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

This project helps to fight hunger by providing our clients with access to cheap and affordable groceries of which they would have spent more money acquiring considering all the transport costs that they would have met.

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

6

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

This project facilitate good health and well-being through providing our customers with fresh plants an animal products from the market.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Not applicable

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

6

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

The project doesn't segregate on gender hence issue of gender equality is tackled as both men and women would be employed in the different sections of the company.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

3

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Not applicable

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

6

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Through the use of electric motorcycles as a means of delivery we shall be achieving affordable and clean energy. This is through cutting down use of fossil fuels as an energy source for running machines.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Through employment of workers, this would provide them with decent jobs from where they would earn decent salaries hence increase in their personal income and general economic growth. Also the sales of market vendors would be boosted increasing their profit margins.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Not applicable

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

This project is not only limited to a particular class of people for example, we need both educated and non-educated people to work with given that different departments that require their different inputs.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

We believe that through having a system that delivers groceries to the door steps of our clients we shall reduce on the use of plastic bags as we plan to use recycling bags.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Not applicable

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

3

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Not applicable

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Not applicable

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

2

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Not applicable

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

2

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

We believe that through this project we will be able to achieve most of the sdgs therefore, partnership for the goals is achieved.

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

4

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

3

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

3

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

6

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

6

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

6

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

3

05.08 Justification

The product we are creating is an improvement for an existing product but with us dealing specifically in groceries where other companies have missed out on yet its very critical point with them dealing in other needs like home appliances and food cooked this makes it an extension of the older products but with improvements to create a product that meets the demands and needs of a consumers.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

The main competitors are delivery services like Glovo and personal boda bodas who do shopping for their clients. What makes us stand out from Glovo is that we offer delivery services for house hold groceries and not only cooked foods as done by Glovo. We shall be doing shopping for fresh groceries from the local markets and delivering directly to our clients. And for the personal boda bodas, of which not every person has a trusted one, with our system anyone with access to the site through the internet can order and get their goods bought and delivered for them with live tracking of how far the goods are and also requests to purchase items from particular stores of interest.

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

Yes, I help support my female friend who makes scented candles promote her business online through posting her products on my whatsapp status for viewship by potential clients. I also help my friend who sells juice by assisting her when making and packaging the juice. Sometimes I do the selling too on her behalf when she is not available.