Description
Water Filling Station In Kenya
Water refilling stations are facilities that are managed by private companies and entrepreneurs, intended to offer a convenient and cheaper solution to the drinking water needs than single purchases of bottled water or use of household water filters. With this in mind, here are some of the biggest benefits of a water refilling station, both for individuals and the wider community.
On both a personal and community, the presence of a water refilling station means that you get to save money that you can then spend on other things that might help to improve your life. Think about how much you might spend on bottled water per month, and then add that cost back into your bank. That extra cash can be helpful in so many ways, and all you need to do is use some refillable bottles to keep getting your drinking water from this equally reusable source.
Procedures in starting a water refilling station business in Kenya
Decide if you want to put up your own water refilling station or just acquire a water refilling station franchise. If you have decided to put up your own, proceed below:
Reach to Tassmatt to help on water analysis and advise on the best machine that suits your business.
1. Make a Business Plan
This is created to outline your business’s vision, brand values, identity, and how it has to operate to become successful. It also helps in keeping you focused on your business goals and making your business attractive to investors.
2. Right Location
Finding a good location is one of the problems a new business owner must face. The location needs to be near your target market, making your business visible to people or look for a site that is heavy in foot traffic. Situate in places near schools, hospitals and clinics, offices, hotels, apartment and high-rise buildings, and subdivisions.
3. Look for a Supplier
Find a supplier of water refilling equipments and ask for their price list. Don’t settle on any supplier. Look for accredited suppliers like Tassmatt and pop-in for business planning and purchase, constructing your water refilling station and help you make the right design for your water refilling station business.
After closing the deal, you can now start the construction of your water refilling station which will take 3 to 4 weeks to finish. At the same time, start making the deep well if this will be your preferred water source. Ask us to visit the site to make sure the carpenters are strictly following the layout plan, importantly the design on the washing area, piping and drainage). While the construction is on-going, you can now apply for a business permit to save time.
4. Register the Business
This will make your business legal and functional. If you’re a single owner, go to DTI, which will issue a certificate of registration of business name (list at least 5 to 10 preferred business names). After you get the certificate for registered business name, go to your local municipal office and apply for a county business permit. The process will take about 2 to 3 weeks depending on the area.
You can now start buying other supplies you will need like water containers, seals, heat gun, sanitizer soap, etc. At the same time, you can also start constructing your business’s signage and sticker labels for your products.
Once the construction is finished and the water source is ready, you can now schedule the installation of the machines and equipments (it’s better to do it at night to avoid people around). Complete installation takes 1 to 2 days only.
Dry run the machine and equipments for 1 to 3 days before selling the product, or get a sample for a water analysis. Reach Tassmatt and ask the procedures on how to test the water. (Tip: it’s better to get a water sample after a month of operation to make sure the result of water analysis is good.)