Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We built workabu to help consumers access millions of goods and services conveniently and at the best prices while opening up a new way for artisans to reach consumers and grow their businesses.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

At workabu, our mission is to empower customers to live their best lives by providing seamless access to innovative goods and services, exceptional customer experiences, and sustainable practices. We strive to foster a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and creativity, and to make online marketing a delightful and rewarding experience for all. We believe that technology has the potential to transform everyday life in Africa, for the better.

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

Difficulty finding and retaining customers - Workabu will Develop an online presence for each, digital marketing and awareness of the artisan *low finance - Workabu will be really helpful to those artisans with low capital. No rent, no utility bills, or shop bills but services could be offered

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

*Difficulty finding and retaining customers: - Workabu will Develop an online presence for each, digital marketing and awareness of the artisan *Limited marketing and business skills: - Workabu provides an opportunity to meet fellow artisans or mentors where you can develop business skills and business management. *low finance - Workabu will be really helpful to those artisans with low capital. No rent, no utility bills, or shop bills but services could be offered

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

Artisans between the age of 18 to 60years

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2023-11-01

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

1

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

0

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

There are no other partners except the founder

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

https://www.instagram.com/workabutec?igsh=MWQ5bWY0M3IzZnppbQ==

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

j) Public services

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

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

Fiverr

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

Yes, I need a female as my wing man for gender equality