Zambia - Startup under 3 years old

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

Project 'Up-Scale' is a vision for Ellipsis that centres around working with large organizations or minitries to offer our services on a larger scale to entrepreneurs and project leads that require help in creating direction for their endeavor.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

Ellipsis is driven by the need to transform Zambian businesses and projects through robust Planning and most of all Execution. For start-up businesses, New Projects, SMEs and MSMEs etc , we plan and create structure for what their business, organization or project will look like. With timelines from 3 months to 2 years, Ellipsis works with them to ensure that what they envision in their mind is put on paper; and from paper executed in reality through simplified unique planning and strategy techniques. "Our goal is to create a platform where young or inexperienced Zambian entrepreneurs can have an equal chance to see their businesses flourish even if they don’t have the know how. Our aim is to be the go to for driven individuals, smes and projects all around Zambia." Focusing on 3 main areas; Business Structuring and Planning, Himan Resources, and Collaborations. This we believe creates a win formula for any business or project idea to flourish in Zambia.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

Did you know that since the inception of the Youth Empowerment fund, the default rates have been upwards of 90%? With over 1,300 businesses registered since it was instated, these statistics reveal a HUGE gap. A knowledge gap. We believe that at the core, a new entrepreneurs needs more knowledge, mentorship, handhlding, planning and learning to start a business. Once this has been established, funds can be introduced into the picture as they have a clear picture of placement. Ellipsis was created to bridge this gap. By working directly with individuals, or through ministries such as the CEEC or organizations that directly impact entrepreneurs, we can be the go between to provide the adequate information, strategy, planning, organizing and support to entrepreneurs as they embark on a very important journey.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

Human Resources: According to Law, it is mandatory that every company uses a registered Human Resources Practitioner to conduct any Human Resources work in their companies. By providing the basic HR needs for an entrepreneur, we eliminate the high cost of hiring a specific individual to do this. This drastically reduces their costs. Business Strategy: After understanding the needs of a specific entrepreneur or project, we provide a robust strategic plan that clearly lays out what they should do on a daily, weekly and monthly in order to achieve the goal or vision that they see for themselves. Working with them and guiding them through the process is a set up for success Collaborations: Many entrepreneurs have set it all up, but they need clients. Through our network, we link entrepreneurs to firms, organizations or individuals who can purchase products from them, market them or even boost their visibility. At the core, using us guarantees these diverse groups an edge for success.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

Our services are aimed at the following: The idea stage entrepreneur; The established SME who feels stuck and doesn't know their next steps; The project manager who is hands on but does not have the knowhow in planning and strategizing the success of their project. The Product creator who has not reached thw right customer yet. These are our ideal customers.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

24/01/2023

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

0

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

N/A

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

www.linkedin.com/in/vera-ndumba-8909b86a

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Services financiers

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

I believe Ellipsis does not provide fish, rather we are teaching people to fish. (very cliche but true) At the heart of ending poverty is a successful entrepreneur. If the stage is well set for an entrepreneur to succeed, it's only a matter of time until everyone is earning a living and living above the poverty line.

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

3

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

3

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

6

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

For businesses to work (especially in our Zambian setting), not everything will be learned in a classroom. Experience is a highly skillful teacher. And sometimes this experience does not have to be their own. Ellipsis hand holds the entrepreneur through the different stages of entrepreneurship so that the entrepreneur is better able to interpret and use to their best ability the drawbacks and wins that they experience. Because of experience and research, we offer sound strategies and advice to these diverse groups that when applied, yields valuable results.

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

3

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

3

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

3

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Economic growth for Zambia can be exponentially achieved if every entrepreneur is armed with the required business thriving skills. With each driven entrepreneur achieving their business goals, Zambia as a whole is growing both economically and from an employment point of view. Each entrepreneur we work with in most cases wants to build a better life not only for themselves but for those around them. To be part of each and every success story through any of our services used is seen as a huge contribution for us.

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

An idea is one thing. If Ellipsis can help an innovative individual bring their ideas to life through our business planning and execution techniques, further innovation is inevitable. When we help an idea stage entrepreneur, seeing them finally conceptualize their idea fully, think of more innovative ways to make it work and finally start to run their own firm is our main goal.

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

With a huge fixation on the Female entrepreneur, our aim is to have specialised training for females to empower them in the art of Public Speaking and resilience through their entrepreneurship journey. Whether it is an acceptable topic or not, our culture insists on practices that in the long diminish a woman's confidence and ability to stand her ground. Through Ellipsis, providing a fighting chance for females (through sought after skills ike public speaking) will reduce inequalities faced in business and in the workplace as well.

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

3

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

3

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

3

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

3

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

3

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

3

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

N/A

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

7 = Tout à fait d'accord

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

6

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

6

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.08 Justification

While the conventional way is to prepare a business plan and be on your way, we create an action plan for your business based on your vision, stregths, available time, goal period etc There is no 1 size fits all guide to founding a successful endeavor but by sitting with each entrepreneur we establish what works well for them and simplify it for them to follow through our step by step plans. This method is a twist on what conventional business planning and strategy currently looks like. The demographic that we have chosen for this business model is not conventionally ideal as it does not yield a high monetary benefit. The twist here is to work with various organizations or ministries that spearhead these causes and through them reach thousands of youth and change lives from an exponential angle.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Strategic Visions Limited MJ Consultants

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

I am currently engaging people within my network who have stages on which I can provide talks on Public Speaking and Personal confidence for women. I have provided 1 Masterclass with the Organizatio - BeRelevant Africa - current cohort. I provide talks at my local church as well. By the end of 2024, I would love to have reached at least 500 women in this area alone.