Nigeria - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Zilchco Handyman Services is a tech enabled handyman service provider dedicated to delivering reliable, efficient, and high-quality home maintenance and repair solutions, by connecting skilled artisans with home owners in need of the service.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Zilchco Handyman Services is an handyman service provider dedicated to delivering reliable, and high-quality home maintenance and repair solutions by connecting home owners and offices to skilled Artisans. We aim to simplify the lives of our customers by taking care of their property needs, ensuring their homes are safe, functional, and aesthetically appealing. We focus on Electrical, plumbing, Carpentry, and Masonry. The goal is to have an application that would manage the pairing of the artisans and also manage clients and customers request. Currently for our minimum viable product, request are managed through WhatsApp, manually connecting and tracking Artisans. The Vision of the business is to be a world class conglomerate, with footprints across Africa and the world in providing maintenance and facility repair solutions and in quality service delivery, while our mission is to provide excellent, customer centric services while remaining at the forefront of innovation.

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

Below are the list of problems the startup is trying to solve: 1. Difficulty in accessing skilled and reliable artisans. 2. Challenges in Skilled artisans managing their schedules 3. Safety concerns for homeowners. 4. Lack of standardization in repair and maintenance costs. 5. use of below standard quality parts for repair that go bad in a short time 6. The hassle of tracking and following up with artisans, leading to wasted time for clients. 7. Proper documentation and tracking of cost and repair activities for Offices that would require this information.

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

Below are the benefit of the service of the startup - Access to Skilled and Reliable Artisans - Schedule management for Artisan - Safety for Home owners - Standardization of repair and maintenance cost - Quality control for repair parts as we have preapproved type of product that an artisan can purchase for any replacement or repair to be done. - Track and follow up on artisan to take away the worry and hassle of having to follow up on artisan, giving the clients more time to focus on other things - Able to provide invoices and receipt for repairs and track maintenance schedules and work orders that organizations can often refer back to.

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

1. Middle and High Income Families in Urban areas 2. Cooperate organizations that do not engage facility management companies 3. Non-serviced Residential Estates 4. Elderly and single Mothers, where their Guardian can schedule maintenance inspections for them

01.05 When was your company established?

2023-03-07

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

1

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.)

Oluwaseyi Hassan is a trained Civil and Environmental Engineer. He has experience as a site engineer, maintenance officer for a real estate company, he has managed several renovation and construction projects in Nigeria. Currently, he is an Assistant Program Manager at a non-profit, overseeing a team of 12 officers across 12 states and has successfully implemented over 50 projects. King David Echatah is a First Class Computer Scientist with competence in app development, front end and backend 7development. He is currently a software program manager, managing the development of several application been built

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

https://zilchcohandyman.com/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

k) Property (real estate)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

- We able to connect Artisans to job opportunities - We are currently partnering with training institutes that are able to upskill this artisans so that the can earn more through the quality of jobs they can do. - Make Artisanal jobs more attractive, through the standardization of payment

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

2

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

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

3

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

6

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Through the partnership with training institute, these artisans are given an opportunity to learn tips and tricks of the industry, get access to equipment that would make their work faster and more efficient

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Diverse Recruitment: We plan to actively seek to recruit women for handyman roles, breaking the stereotype that such jobs are only for men. Gender-Neutral Job Descriptions: During job postings all genders are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employment: We ensure that hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and qualifications without gender bias.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

2

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

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

The startup is able to promote decent work for all, because artisans are given value for the quality of jobs they render and the trade becomes more attractive because they are gradually going to be treated like professionals because of certifications and qualifications they would get through their regular training and upskilling

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

6

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

- Regular maintenance and timely repairs prevent the deterioration of buildings and infrastructure, ensuring their longevity and safety. - Services rendered often involve upgrading facilities to meet modern standards, contributing to better and more resilient infrastructure. - We are able to create employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled workers, contributing to economic growth and poverty reduction. - Through partnership with training institute to hold training and apprenticeships, program for these artisans we are able to help develop a skilled workforce, promoting career advancement and economic inclusion. - Artisans need to often find creative solutions to unique problems, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

5

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Safety through: - Conducting regular maintenance checks to prevent accidents and hazards, such as fixing electrical issues, repairing structural damages, and ensuring proper sanitation. - Adhering to and promoting high safety standards and regulations in all repair and maintenance work to ensure the well-being of residents. - Using durable, sustainable materials reduce the need for frequent repairs. - Offering preventive maintenance services to identify and address potential issues before they escalate, enhancing the resilience of buildings and infrastructure.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

4

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

2

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

4

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

6

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

We are able to foster ethical practices through Fair Pricing: Ensure transparent and fair pricing for all services, avoiding exploitation of vulnerable customers. Quality and Integrity: Maintain high standards of workmanship and honesty in all dealings, building trust with clients. Non-Discrimination: Provide services without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or socio-economic status.

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

Skill Training Programs: By Collaborating with Skill training center to provide training opportunities for underprivileged groups, fostering inclusivity. Partnership with Government Agencies: Ensuring that we meet all Government expectations and legal standing Partnership with NGO's that promote skill acquisition programs across the country

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.

4

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

4

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

5

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

7 - Strongly Agree

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

6

06.08 Justification for my startup

Zilchco Handyman Services’ competitive advantages lie in its skilled and experienced artisans, comprehensive service offerings, commitment to quality, customer-centric approach, focus on aesthetic appeal, efficiency and reliability, strong reputation, and simplified customer experience. These factors collectively position Zilchco as a reliable, high-quality, and customer-focused handyman service provider in the market. other competive advantages are:

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Top Competitors 1. Wrkman 2. workjeje professionals 3. Facility management Companies 4. Local Artisans Competitive Advantage 1. Tech enabled solutions with a customer service representative that handles request 2. WhatsApp option for placing request 3. Safety and reliability is guaranteed 4. Trained Artisans with soft skills to manage relationships 5. Quality parts by ensuring only pre-approved product types are used as a quality control measure for repairs and maintenance.

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