South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

We are a small organization based in a small township in the East Rand called Tsakane. We are a company that resells our branded cleaning chemicals, however the primary focus is our washing powder. The gaol is to manufacture cleaning chemicals.

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

So, labubbles was started because of a really sentimental reason. We grew up in a home where both of our parents were unemployed, meaning that we would sometimes lack the most basic things such as cleaning detergents. I saw the emotional impact that had on my parents, so, I came up with a solution. Firstly, I employed my mom, giving her a source of income and some form of stability. secondly, I would give people cleaning products on credit and they would pay on SASSA grant dates. So, because most of my clients are unemployed, I gave them a referral opportunity. For every 10 referrals, R100 is earned. So in a nutshell, I started this to make a difference in peoples lives, and the only way that made sense at the time was to identify a need and satisfy it while helping others. Not only do we supply household, we also supply small businesses with products.

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

First problem, unemployment. Second problem, Shortage of goods mid-month Third problem, Offering quality goods at a discounted price Fourth problem, supplying businesses with quality products

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).

Advantages. Availability, Affordability, High quality, Feedback is taken seriously and we empower our customers. Disadvantages. Launching a new brand is not easy as people don't trust it as yet, getting our product in retailers

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

The target market includes the following; people with aged 18-35 at entry level jobs People who are unemployed and have more than 1 child and earn a relief fund Grannies who depend on SASSA and are raising grandchildren Car washes, laundromats, funeral homes, fast food spots

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

17/10/2023

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.).

Unfortunately I am the sole owner of the organization. I am currently studing EMS with UNISA as well as completing my marketing diploma with the Ekurhuleni East TVET College.

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 :

https://labubblesptyltd.savvy.site/ ; https://www.instagram.com/p/C7vWvVvI6Y4/?igsh=YzljYTk1ODg3Zg== ; https://www.instagram.com/p/C7vWvVvI6Y4/?igsh=YzljYTk1ODg3Zg== : https://x.com/LabubblesL62132?t=ERXin3Lj7rnro9qvPEtTMQ&s=09

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

Matériaux (agriculture, pêche, produits chimiques, matériaux de construction, conteneurs et emballages, métaux et mines, papier et produits forestiers)

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

We started this organization as a counterattack to poverty. We want people to have a source of income and afford food and basic things. When our goal of manufacturing becomes a success, we will hire more than 500 people in Tsakane. That will have a much greater impact than what we do to give back currently. We give 5kg washing powder to an orphanage in Tsakane every month, it is not a lot, however, it is the only thing our business can afford to do at the moment.

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

4

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our organizations aims to give people the funds to purchase food, however, we are not in any agricultural or food related industry.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our organization helps people save and make money, therefore allowing them to have additional funds to take care of themselves. Our staff, when the time comes, will have a subsidy that will assist them with gym membership and gift cards for nutritious food.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

All of our staff is encouraged to enroll in TVET colleges where they will receive their diplomas and graduate. The TVET system will allow us to host N6 students for their in-service training this will give them both work and an education.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We are planning on hosting an event that will be sponsored by different individuals. This will allow us to provide inventory to women who are in toxic situations regain their power.

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

5

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We have different sponsorship programs that will be helping children in high schools with sanitary towels and related. We however cannot do more than that.

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

We want to ensure that people make a living through honest means. The store that we ae currently working on will allow us to hire sales people, receptionist, cleaners... and more.

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

We are planning on building a factory in the township. A factory that will manufacture cleaning products and resell them to the public. We want to build a factory that people can buy directly from and resell to people from other areas.

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

We want to ensure that there is no inequality in our organization. Making sure that we include people of ages 18-59, both male and females, members of the LGBTQIA as well as people living with disabilities.

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

6

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We want to take care of the mmunity to CSR as well as through providing employment for people.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We sell our products in quantities that are sustainable and at an affordable price. This prohibits people from over purchasing products.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We do not use any chemicals that emit harmful gasses, we use recycled materials and we do most our deliveries through public transport.

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We use recycled materials for our packaging, therefore meaning that we prioritize keeping our oceans clean, even though we can do more.

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

4

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Well, we might not contribute to this here movement currently, however, we are willing to participate in any way that will make a difference.

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

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

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

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our organization makes money through sustainable and responsible ways. We are then excellent ambassadors for this here partnership. We are excellent examples of what the partnership stands for.

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

4

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

3

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

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

3

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

3

06.08 Justification

I will put it out there that our product is not entirely unique or completely new, the main goal behind creating this business was to hire people and satisfy a need. The only thing that we want to see, is 1 person employed in every household, whether in sales or packaging or in manufacturing in the long run, people having access to clean clothes and people having access to affordable cleaning products.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Yakgona washing powder UWash washing powder We are working towards getting our product in retailers as well as wholesalers, we have a personal relationship with our customers, we hire our customers to be sales people, we collect payment on the days that are convenient for our customers.

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

Yes, we are planning an event where female entrepreneurs in the township can learn about how to register a business as well as share the little information that we have on how to run a business. Women in our township are sometimes subjected to domestic abuse and they stay because they cannot afford to leave those relationships, so giving them tools as well as education will allow them to break free. We are also planning to find sponsors that will fund women who are in toxic environments to start their own businesses.