Ghana - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We are into the production of freshly fried spicy organic ripped plantain with grilled chicken and freshly grilled mushrooms accompanied with freshly made organic fruit juice which is rich in nutrient , and healthy for human consumption.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Bella Byte seeks to promote healthy living among Ghanaians but in an aesthetic and tasty way thus we are into to engage in a farm-based restaurant where the plantains and fruits used for the business is organically produced by us with the use of our compost made out from the plantain peels and peels from the fruits from the frying. Since our main focus is to promote health, we use healthy cooking oils such as sunflower, and olive oil in our frying and grilling of the chicken. Our juice is also produced from organic fruits, and they go through a very hygienic means which is less harmful for human consumption.

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

In Ghana, Kelewele seems to be one of most sought- after -late- night- snack, however, most vendors do not produce this meal in the most healthy way, it is either the oil has been over used or

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

Our product will promote healthy living, also, will help solve environmental issues such as environmental waste because the peels of the plantain and the fruits will be used as compost to feed the soil, making it healthier and nutritious.

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

My project is aimed at serving offices, university students, children and every plantain lover including Vegans.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-01-22

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

2

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

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

Priscilla Tawiah is young and vibrant lady with a masters degree in Social Science specifically, sociology. She is someone who has the human at heart and loves working with people too.

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

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

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02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

My startup contributes to this goal because, food business requires more hands to assist hence some unemployed youth will be employed and this will help them get a source of income that will help contribute to the No poverty goal.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

6

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Our product will be solely organic and also cost effective hence people from every class can purchase from to satisfy the hunger and thirst for a healthy snack.

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

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02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Organic source of food is the best for every individual and also a healthy source of consumption, hence, this project seeks to contribute to the good health and well-being as our products are organically produced and hygienically processed.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

3

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

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02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

The collection of the waste from the peeling of the plantain and the fruits to add to the soil to make a compost for a healthy plant instead of disposing them into the environment will help reduce environmental waste.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

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02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

My project is a descent source of income as we use our hard work and acquired skills to make a good source of living for ourselves, and also contribute to economic growth as unemployed who have no source of income will be employed and have the chance to gain a profitable income at the end .

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

3

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

3

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

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02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Our project is a mini source of circular economy such that our waste which is the plantain peels and fruit peels are sent back to the soil to form a compost which is used to fertilize the soil to produce the organic fruits and plantains.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

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02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Our packaging will be made out of paper bags hence there will be no use of rubber packaging, and this will help fight against climate change in the country and also reduce rubber waste in the environment. the

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

3

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

3

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

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

3

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

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02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

My product will help strengthen partnerships with farmers and suppliers to promote sustainable agriculture and also to sell our products both locally and internationally to promote inclusive economic growth and trade.

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

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

4

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

4

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

5

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

4

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.

5

05.08 Justification

My product is innovative such that we do not only focus on the income we might get from the selling of the product but also we intend to put the health of our customers first and also make the meal inclusive for all classes of people

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

Restaurants who are already serving this tasty snack but what makes me standout from them is the mindset behind my project which is to promote good health and provide an inclusive menu for all classes of people and also it is sustainable.

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

Yes, my community is female dominated and most of them are unemployed, so my project seeks to curb this issue by creating job opportunities for these females in order to reduce teenage pregnancy and a good source of income for most of them.