Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

AKG Cleaning Services is a professional cleaning business located in the heart of Lekki city, Lagos. Our aim is to provide quality cleaning services to homes and businesses of all sizes. We will use eco-friendly cleaning products to ensure safety.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

AKG Cleaning Services will be a registered Limited Liability Company. The business will be owned and operated by Anietie Akpan and Ubong Akpan who has over five years of experience in the cleaning industry. AKG Cleaning Services will be located in the city centre of Lekki, Lagos and our target market will be homeowners and small to medium-sized businesses. Our services will include deep cleaning, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, cleaning of building, apartments, offices, and houses. We will ensure customer satisfaction by using eco-friendly cleaning products that are safe for both our clients and their environment.

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

Our research shows that there is a demand for cleaning services in the city of Lekki, Lagos with homeowners and small businesses in particular requiring cleaning services. We identified that our target market consists of busy professionals, families, and businesses that appreciate the importance of a clean and hygienic environment. A significant percentage of our target market values eco-friendly cleaning solutions and products that are not harmful to their environment and provide safe living and workspaces.

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

AKG Cleaning Services will offer a variety of cleaning services, including deep cleaning, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, window cleaning, cleaning of building, apartments, offices, and houses. We will use eco-friendly cleaning products and equipment to ensure the safety of our clients and their environment. We will focus on building a reputation for delivering quality and efficient cleaning services.

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

AKG Cleaning Services will utilize various marketing strategies to reach out to potential clients and retain existing customers. We will employ social media marketing, search engine optimization, and word-of-mouth marketing strategies to build a client base. We will also run promotions and offer referral discounts to encourage repeat business and new clients.

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?

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.)

Accountant with a financial skills to manage the company finances Entrepreneur with skills and knowledge in industrial cleaning

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?

Other: Cleaning 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

5

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

Job Creations for unemployed youths in Nigeria

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

Cleaning Services contribute to Good health and well-being

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

Providing Training on industrial cleaning for new employees

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

By engaging both gender for equity and fairness

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

It contribute to sanitation by cleaning the homes with their surroundings

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

6

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

6

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

By being self employed

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

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

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

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

4

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

4

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.

7 - Strongly Agree

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

6

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.

6

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.

5

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

4

05.08 Justification

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

Our research shows that there is a demand for cleaning services in the city of Lekki, Lagos with homeowners and small businesses in particular requiring cleaning services. We identified that our target market consists of busy professionals, families, and businesses that appreciate the importance of a clean and hygienic environment. A significant percentage of our target market values eco-friendly cleaning solutions and products that are not harmful to their environment and provide safe living and workspaces.

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

Yes by planning opening a branch in my community and engage female entrepreneur to manage the business.