Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

This a digital platform for automotive service providers, enabling workshops and technicians to showcase their expertise, connect with clients, and manage reviews and verifications efficiently.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

It is a digital platform for automotive service providers, enabling workshops and technicians to showcase their expertise, connect with clients, and manage reviews and verifications efficiently

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

A comprehensive platform tailored for the automotive service industry. It allows service workshops to create detailed profiles, showcasing their brand specializations, key technicians, and repair job data. Technicians can also build individual profiles highlighting their skills and experience. It serves as a hub for online marketing, providing workshops with tools to manage their reputation and attract clients. The platform includes an automotive content section with repair guides, maintenance tips, and articles on automotive-environment synergy and ESG. Additionally, it offers a verification system, enabling vehicle owners and companies to vet service providers before awarding contracts, thus ensuring trust and transparency in the automotive service industry.

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

01.03: the lack of a centralized, trusted platform for automotive service providers to showcase their expertise and for customers to verify service quality. In the fragmented automotive service industry, workshops and technicians struggle to differentiate themselves and build trust with potential clients. Vehicle owners and companies face challenges in finding reliable service providers, often relying on word-of-mouth or inconsistent online reviews. It addresses these issues by providing a robust profile system for workshops and technicians, comprehensive data insights, and a verified review mechanism. This ensures that service providers can effectively market their skills and services while customers have access to transparent, credible information to make informed decisions.

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

0.1.04: Service Workshops: Gain a platform to showcase their expertise, manage customer reviews, and attract new clients. Technicians: Build personal profiles to highlight their skills, certifications, and experience, improving their visibility and job prospects. Vehicle Owners: Access verified information about service providers, read reviews,. and make informed decisions about where to get their vehicles serviced. Logistics Companies: Vet service providers efficiently to ensure their fleets are maintained by reliable and skilled professionals. Automotive Brands: Utilize the platform for advertising and connecting with high-quality service providers and technicians.

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-01-01

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

6

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.)

Abayomi is an Automotive After Sales consultant, with more than one decade in the Automotive Service field, and has shown exceptional leadership, extensive experience, and vision for the Future of the automotive industry. Chigozim has experience and passion for sustainability, combined with exceptional Media and project management skills. She plays an important role in advancing our commitment to making a positive impact on the environment and communities through Media outreach and Campaign programs. Canicus has impressive skills and extensive experience gained from almost two decades of experience in the automotive industry, which has demonstrated his exceptional leadership qualities, a deeper understanding of customer relations, and a passion for delivering top-tier customer experiences with Workshops. Henry Ibiam is a Professional Accountant with more than a decade's worth of experience in core accounting, financial compliance and management.

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

https://www.linkedin.com/company/kenily-services-limited/

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

i) Communication services (telecommunications, media, interactive services)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

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

3

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

5

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

The platform can provide educational content, such as maintenance tips and repair guides, which enhances the skills and knowledge of technicians and service providers.

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

The project directly supports decent work and economic growth by providing a platform for service providers to market their skills, attract clients, and grow their businesses, leading to job creation and economic development.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

The project promotes innovation in the automotive industry by digitalising profiles, reviews and verification processes, enhancing infrastructure for service provision.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

The project supports sustainable urban development by ensuring that vehicles are well-maintained and safe, which contributes to the overall efficiency and safety of transportation systems in cities and communities.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

The platform can promote responsible automotive practices, such as proper vehicle maintenance and repair, which can extend the lifespan of vehicles and reduce waste.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

5

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

The project encourages partnerships between workshops, technicians, vehicle owners, and logistics companies, fostering collaboration and mutual support, which is essential for achieving various SDGs.

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

2

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.

6

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

1 - Strongly Disagree

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

2

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.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

The Automotive Service Community (ASC) by Kenily stands out as a groundbreaking platform in the automotive service industry for several reasons. Here’s an in-depth look at its unique and innovative aspects covers the following; 1. Comprehensive Profiling system 2. Verified Reviews and Rating 3. Data Insights and Analytics 4. Content Hub for Automotive Knowledge 5. Verification system for seServiceontracts 6. Community and Networking 7. Online Marketing Tools

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

Yelp: Yelp is a well-known platform where customers can review local businesses, including automotive service providers. it lacks the specialized features for the automotive service industry. Angie’s List: provides reviews and ratings for various service providers, but does not provide the in-depth data insights and community features. How Does our Platform Stand Out? Specialized Focus: tailored specifically for the automotive service industry, providing specialized features that meet the unique needs of this sector. Dual-Profiling System: The comprehensive profiling for both workshops and technicians is a unique feature that enhances visibility and credibility. Verified Reviews: The verified review system ensures trust and reliability Data Insights: Detailed analytics and data insights help service providers improve their operations and make informed decisions.

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

Yes, I have initiated actions. I encouraged women in my community to start businesses they are interested in. I have encouraged young girls to use their vocational skills like knitting, baking and sewing to make income for themselves. I have an active group of girls who I paid for their training in shoemaking and soapmaking so they can become entrepreneurs as they have dreamt to become