Zimbabwe - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

In March 2022 I launched a women’s fitness centre ! It have been appreciated by various groups of women in the community and corporate world! We would love to grow the centre bigger and better by having more gym equipment for women and also for men !!

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

GoFit gym is a female dominated fitness center that offers fitness classes ,Zumba ,aerobics ,body pump ,CrossFit , karate ,cardio boxing ! It’s currently focusing on group classes and also personal training sessions ! We are also working with reputable number corporates in Harare ,We are very professional and have a good reputation in the industry!! We strive and aim to grown bigger interms of quality and have good gym equipment to improve our standards and attract more people and customers !! We hope to grow biggger and open other branches as years go by and also through our hardwork and commitment towards the project !!

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

We do not afford to buy the gym equipment on our own !We wish to have a fully equipped gym that will also accommodate men and make it a unisex gym for women and men. In order to achieve this we need gym equipment to make the gym more accessible and more inclusive for all!! Our bathrooms needs a total renovation of the entire building inside and outside ! New showers ,a sauna rooms for men and women ,water tapes and floor tiles .

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

We promote the wellness ,health and wellbeing of all women and people ! Exercise and living a healthy lifestyle is the key to our health and wellbeing !!

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

Our target beneficiaries are Women Men Children

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-05-15

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.)

Fitness trainer ,good in team building and aerobics training

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/profile.php?id=100064022376033&mibextid=LQQJ4d

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

f) Healthcare (healthcare equipment and services)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

I strongly agree to No poverty ,I believe through hardwork and dedication to become a successful entrepreneur is the key to break poverty ! Hard work pays and l strive for success in the future

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

I strongly agree because I organize charity events. These charity activities provides donating food hampers therefore promoting zero hunger goal

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

Good health and wellbeing is the best thing in life! Taking care of yourself ,eating healthy foods and exercising is the key to a Good health and wellbeing Regular checkups also contributes to keeping your health and body healthy!

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Education is one of my biggest priorities in my career! It makes it easier to learn ,grow and changes to the better !!Wisdom comes from learning

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

I believe in gender equality in general because it makes us women discover more of ourselves in terms of how we feel and be able to express ourselves without being judged or shamed or harassed!! Even in terms of jobs women can be more powerful or equal in the workplace !! It opens doors for women who are confident of being successful! It makes women feel more secure about themselves

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

Clean water and sanitation are important in our communities It bring us less risk of diseases It promotes a healthy environment for the community

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

I strongly agree to affordable and clean energy because we have a few machines that use electricity and we also use solar energy which is clean energy

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

My startup contributes to the decent work and economic growth It promotes fitness and health benefits to the people ! It promotes fitness and health to the employees of the corporates who work with us

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

I strongly disagree because my startup doesn’t contribute to the industry innovation and infrastructure due to lack of funds

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

I strongly agree because we have a variety of trainers both man and woman. Both man and female clients are treated the same hence promoting equality

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

It contributes by bringing fitness and health to the community

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

I strongly disagree that my startup contributes to the responsible consumption and productivity production goal due to lack of resources and funds

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

People always exercise even when the climate changes

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

I don’t understand what it means

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

We provide fitness training

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

It contributes health benefits that brings peace of mind and wellbeing for the people

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

It contributes to the partnerships that we do with medical aids and corporates to provide support and service to their patients and employees

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

4

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

4

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

06.08 Justification for my startup

There are many fitness centers offering the same serves

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Profitness gym, Oxygen gym are my competitors and what makes me outstanding is that we are a female dominated gym

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

I always do free fitness workouts for giving back to the community