TOILET WASH REPORT

 JOHN EGHUBARE’S REPORT ON TOILET WASH BUSINESS

INTRODUCTION

Household cleaners are some of the most widely purchased consumer products. In 1991sales of household cleaners were more than $1.6 billion in the United States. Nearly a billion units of these products were sold that year. [Information Resources (1992)].

Toilet Wash

Ideas and Passion, when properly channeled and put into use in the right direction, have no choice than to generate income to its users.

Because of the ideals, love and passion I have for Toilet Wash and Soap making, I have decided to venture into the Business of soap making and other products that I have been thought in my Entrepreneurship class by my ENT 302 Lecturer MRS MABEL A. OYENIJI.

The Name of my company will be JOHN’S VENTURE.  My company will involve in the production of Toilet Wash.

CAPITAL REQUIREMENT

Start-up Summary

Total funding required to get the business started is estimated at ₦50,000.
This money will be gotten from my own personal Account.
The key elements in the start-up plan for the company are:

• Development of a working prototype.
• Funding of working capital requirements and promotional materials for the principal operating activities of the company.
• Gaining NAFDAC approval.
• Establish a strong brand image early to position my products in the market.

I have already developed a rough prototype of the products. My start-up period includes 5 months of work by an independently-contracted chemist at a local lab who will perfect this design into a finished prototype, with the correct balance of toilet wash. The final two months of this start-up period include safety tests per government regulations to assure high quality.

Start-up Expenses
Legal	₦5,000
Brochures	₦1000
Insurance	1500
Rent	₦0
Website Development	₦1000
Research and Development	₦6,000
Expensed Equipment	₦1500
Other	₦1,000
Total Start-up Expenses	₦16,000
Start-up Assets
Cash Required Others Total	₦24,000            ₦10,000   ₦50,000

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE VENTURE

Going into the business of making Toilet Wash is really a great way to earn additional income. As long as I have a product with real quality and a good marketing plan then I can surely make lots of money out of it.

It is amazing how much return on investment (R.O.I) I can get on Toilet Wash from as little as N50,000 startup capital.

Inspire of the competitiveness of soap, next to food, shelter and transportation, Toilet Wash soap is a basic need for everyone.  With the knowledge that I have acquired from my ENT 302 Lecturer MRS MABEL A. OYENIJI, my product will never run short of demand.

A N7,000 worth of raw chemicals will produce up to 60 litres of Toilet wash.
If sold at N100 per litre, that will fetch me N6,000.
With good packaging, I could sell at N150 per litre and make N9,000 from my N3,000 Toilet Wash formulation.

If I AM able to repeat this process 15 times in a month, that should fetch me an amazing N90,000 income from merely re-ploughing my initial N3,000 again.

STAFFING OF MY VENTURE

As a new business that is still operating in the short run, I will be the only that is responsible for planning, producing, organizing, marketing etc in other to reduce the cost of production.

In the future, I will employ some people in other for them to help me to produce more products.

REQUIRED SKILL

My staffs must be people like me who have passion for the production of Toilet Wash. They must have experience in toilet wash and other qualification like marketing etc.

I will also train all my staffs in other for them to be more effective and efficient.

EQUIPTMENT AND MATERIALS

·        Sulphonic Acid

·        Clean Water

·        Hydrochloric Acid

·        Perfume (or others)

·        Empicol (or Liquid Detergent)

·        Soda Ash (or STPP)

·        Natrosol

·        Colourant

·        Caustic Soda

·        Bucket

·        Mixer

And many more instruments and materials.

Note:

1. Any good perfume can be used 
2. Two perfume can be equally mixed
3. STPP is sodium Tripolyphosphate
4. TSP is Tablespoonful. Tsp is teaspoonful.

MARKETING

I will be responsible for marketing my product. This I can do on my social medial page ( facebook.com/johneghubare) and also on my Blog ( johnnybility.blogspot.com).

Sales Literature

In order to sell my products while creating familiarity and a positive brand image, it will be necessary to develop brochures and literature to emphasize the safety and beneficial attributes of fading john’s venture toilet wash, many of which may not be readily apparent to an interested party. These will be delivered both in person during a sales presentation and by direct mail.

Market Analysis Summary

There is tremendous potential for a product that provides supervisors and parents with the control to monitor and encourage clean Toilet. Considering the large scope of my potential markets, I feel it is imperative to focus my limited resources on a particular geographic region where I can establish demand for my product. After successful market penetration, I will begin implementation into the restaurant and hospital markets.

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

Despite the fact that Toilet wash companies could be started from a corner of my house, it is still not enough reason for me not to get the company registered. It is advisable for me to get my company registered since I have a dream of growing the company to an enviable height.

I will approach the nearest corporate affairs commission or the appropriate authorities or chamber of commerce in Nigeria to get my business registered.

I will also get approver from NAFDAC.

INSURANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS

TOILET SOAP:

Components:

PKO, caustic soda, silicate, perfume and colour of choice.

Procedure:

Measure out the quantity of PKO to be used in a container. Heat well on fire not necessarily to turn sleepy oil into liquid.

Measure out your soda solution in the same order as in the above.

In a third container, pour in the PKO, add your hardener slightly.

Pour the soda solution already gauged.

Add colour of choice and perfume

Pour mixture into mould and allow overnight. After drying, use your tableting machine and stamp on the soap to make it attractive and marketable.

MEDIC

TOILET CLEARNERS FORMULATONS:

(A) Toilet Cleaner Batch 20 litres 

Rose perfume (or others) - 1/10 litres 

Empicol (or Liquid Detergent) - 1 litre

Soda Ash (or STPP) - ½ KG

Natrosol - 5 TSP

Colourant (e.g. Blue) - 2 tsp

Water - 13-15 litres

Total - 20 litres 

Note:

1. Any good perfume can be used 
2. Two perfume can be equally mixed
3. STPP is sodium Tripolyphosphate
4. TSP is Tablespoonful. Tsp is teaspoonful.

(b) 20 litres Batch Toilet Cleaner
Jasmine perfume - 1/10 litres (100ml)
Sulphonic Acid - ½ litre
Hydrochloric Acid - ¼ litres
Soda Ash - 1 kg
Natrosol - 5 TSP
Colourant (green) - 2 tsp
Water - 18 litres
Total - 20 litres

Note:
1. A good liquid detergent can be used to replaced Sulphonic Acid. 
2. Hydrochloric Acid is a germ killer and stain remover
3. Natrosol is a thicker
4. Use only soluble colourants
5. Empicol is a foaming agent and emulsifier to help the ingredients to mix well.
PROCESSING METHOD:
1. Measure out the ingredients in separate containers.
2. Place the water in the mixer (bowl or tank) and add the soda ash (or STPP) and mix till fully dissolved. (about 20 minutes)
3. Add the empicol, detergent or sulphonic acid and mix slowly to avoid excessive foaming.
4. Add the perfume and mix till well blended (if not well blended , add ¼ litre empicol or others to blend well). (About 10 minutes)
5. Into a ½ litre cup of water, put the 5 TSP natrosol and mix well (about 10 second) and immediately add this mixture into the main product and continue mixing till the product becomes thick (about 5 minutes)
6. Add the Hydrochloric acid or cetrmidie and mix well (about 5 minutes)
7. If colourant is needed, add as the last item and mix to blend (about 3 minutes)
8. Pack product as needed in the market.

Mission

My mission is to create value for customers by continually improving health and reducing preventable illnesses through the use of my soap and other products.

Keys to Success

• A first-mover branding campaign to build awareness of John’s venture products as the standard for ensuring hand washing compliance.
• Patent protection to defend our product concept from competitors.
• Complementary relationships with organizations interested in increasing hand washing compliance.

Objectives

• Develop a complete prototype which meets regulatory standards.
• Become the specialty soap of choice for day cares across Nigeria.
• Achieve sales of 5 million naira by the end of Year 6.

Company Summary

JOHN’S VENTURE will be established in Nigeria, most especially Lagos state. John’s venture will develop and market soaps including other products listed above. I will use my products in promoting sanitary and safe environments to businesses and parents interested in maximizing cleanliness. The company will initially be based out of a residential apartment in Lagos State.

 

 

 

It is amazing how much return on investment (R.O.I) I can get on soap making from as little as N50,000 startup capital.

Inspite of the competitiveness of soap, next to food, shelter and transportation, soap is a basic need for everyone.  With the knowledge that I have acquired from my ENT 302 Lecturer MRS MABEL A. OYENIJI, my product will never run short of demand.

A N5,000 worth of raw chemicals will produce up to 60 litres of liquid soap.
If sold at N100 per litre, that fetches you N6,000.
With good packaging, you could sell at N150 per litre and make N9,000 from your N3,000 soap formulation!

If you are able to repeat this process 15 times in a month, that should fetch you an amazing N90,000 income from merely re-ploughing your initial N3,000 again and again.

 

Financial Plan

Based on market research, I expect the business to begin growing at 45% per month for the first 12 months, then at a yearly rate of 90% for the next two years. Due to My low initial investment costs, I can maintain the operations of the business with the cash buffer i will have from start up.  In addition, I will almost immediately have a positive cash flow, allowing us the flexibility to cover any unforeseen expenses.

Making Money through Soap making

Have you fallen in love with crafting soap? Have you started making soap for yourself and your family? Have you been giving them away as gifts to friends and relatives for quite sometime now? For now, soap making can just be a hobby for you but it can also be a profitable money making venture! Of course the big question is:

How do I start a soap making business?

Do not stress yourself by starting a big business right away. You can start small and let things take their course. However, you should at least have a business plan that you can follow to start and make your soap making business grow. Here are some guidelines:

Read about it.

Research and read up on the business side of soap making. There are many forums and materials available on the Internet these days. You can also check out books discussing how to make money through soap making. Look for success stories (and even “failure stories”) and find out what they did when they first started out. Learn about the problems they encountered and how they got past it. The information you gather through researching will help you decide whether you are really ready to take this big step or not.

Going part time or full time.

Going into business full-time may take up most of your time and resources. Thus you can decide to start on a part-time basis by working at home and get the feel of the business first before you decide to take that giant step. You can start by making 1 or 2 batches of your soap varieties and start direct selling them to friends and family. With this method you can assess how your business will go and you can start planning for bigger opportunities. When you go for the big time then you will have to plan for a bigger shop space, get your licenses and put in a bigger investment.

Start with a small investment.

You can start small by just making melt and pour or glycerin soaps. No need to buy new equipment because most of the things you will need are available right in your kitchen. Even your ingredients are easily available. Why start with melt and pour or glycerin soaps? Well, aside from the fact they are easy to make, it is not that hazardous to create because you do not need to use lye. You can even start with a line of bath bombs or bath fizzies which take only a few minutes to make.

Develop your own line of soaps.

Make a line of soaps, liquid soaps and bath bombs taking into consideration their scent or purpose. For example, you can create a line of lavender mint soaps from travel-sized soaps to large soaps with matching liquid soap and bath bombs. You can even create a line of soaps for special occasions like a set of Christmas soaps using different molds and in different scents. You can also create a line of moisturizing soaps in different colors and using different essential oils that can all moisturize, soften and sooth the skin. Whatever you do be sure that your products are always of the highest quality.

Create your own signature soaps.

Create your own blend by experimenting on a combination of essential oils at the same time creating your own brand of signature soaps. Ask your friends and relatives which of the soaps you gave away have created an impression on them. From the information you gather, you can experiment until you have created your own blend which will help in giving your soaps a unique identity. Since you are dealing with skin care products, be sure that you have tested them on different types of skin before releasing them in the market.

Creative packaging.

Presentation can make a difference in your business venture. Your customers are usually women, and they get attracted by colorful and beautifully-designed packaging. Take the time to design your own brand of packaging, something that people will identify with your soaps wherever they see it.

Take care of the legalities.

When you are ready to go into big business, be sure to take note of laws and regulations in your area for setting up your kind of business. If you are going into cold or hot methods of soap making, take note of laws regulating the use of hazardous or dangerous chemicals like lye or safety laws for you and your workers. Taking care of the legalities from the very beginning will spare you of any problems with the law in the future.

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How to Start a Liquid Soap Making Company from Home

Liquid soap is fast replacing detergents, bars and block soaps in most kitchens, car wash garages, toilets and laundry halls generally. This is so because over time, it has been proven that liquid soap is more effective when used to wash dishes, cars and even hands and this is no wonder that the sale has continued to reach the zenith.

Despite the fact that loads of entrepreneurs are delving into soap making, the fact still remains that the market for liquid soap is huge and will still continue to grow because it is a necessity for most homes, offices, canteens, laundry shops, amongst others. That means if you truly want to make it big in this business, you must be willing to work hard to be able to gain your own fair share of the market.

So, if you are looking to start a business that requires low start – up capital and little or no training, then you may want to tinker with starting your own liquid soap company. The good thing about this kind of investment is that you can start it on a small scale level from your home and then grow to a bigger facility if there is a boom.

Furthermore, if you are sure that starting a liquid soap making company is the right business for you to go into, then you should go through the following steps that can guide you to start your own liquid soap making company from the scratch and build it to profitability.

Starting a Liquid Soap Manufacturing Company – Sample Business Plan Template

1. Write Your Business Plan

Some experts have said that you can tell the seriousness of an entrepreneur by just merely looking through his or her business plan. A good business plan is the working manual every entrepreneur needs to start and grow his or her business upon.

Therefore, be sure to work hard at drawing up a business plan if you intend starting your own liquid soap company. This you can be able to do if you have background knowledge of how to go about things. However, on the other hand if you do not have inkling on how to start, then you may seek the services of an expert.

3. Acquire Liquid Soap Making Skills

There are many vocational centers where liquid soap making skills is being taught and the good news is that it is relatively cheap and affordable to learn the trade. You can also learn directly from someone who is already into the liquid soap making venture. There is no doubt you would be required to acquire this skill before launching your own liquid soap company.

This is important because you might most likely be the only one running the business from the very beginning especially if you have startup low capital and if you choose to start it small. The time required for learning liquid soap making skills is short; as a matter of fact, you can learn the skills in a day or more depending on your teacher and your ability to learn fast. You can also learn liquid soap making skills from the internet or from books and videos.

4. Rent a Facility

If you don’t have the capital required to rent a facility for your liquid soap making company, you can start from your home – it’s cool. But if you intend starting your liquid soap business on a large scale, then you should look for a decent and spacious facility to rent.

You may want to contact your realtor for the kind of facility you are looking for and you can be sure to get your desired choice of space. It is advisable not to spend fortune renting a facility, because with this kind of business, your production base can be located in the outskirt of town where you can get cheap facility for lease.

5. Purchase the Required Equipments

The next thing to do having rented and put your facility in order is to purchase and install the required liquid soap making equipments. The equipments needed for liquid soap making include:

Liquid soap making machine, heat resistance plastic or stainless steel pitcher with lid, big stainless steel or plastic spoon, Stainless steel measuring spoons, measuring cups, small beakers, stick blender (for saponification process), a soap mold, soap pot, rubber spatulas, large stainless steel or plastic ladle, protective goggles, protective rubber hand gloves, Quick reading and accurate thermometer. You will also need supply of lye solution, oils, additives (colorants), and fragrances, amongst others.

6. Work on Your Packaging and Brand

You would quite agree that there are loads of liquid soaps out there in the market that you may have to compete with. One of the things that you need to do to get your own fair market share is to come out with a creative packaging for your liquid soap. You might just have to consult a brand expert if you truly want to make it big with your liquid soap making company.

7. Advertise and Market Your Liquid Soap

You might just have to be aggressive with advertising and marketing your liquid soap because you would be competing with established liquid soap brands out there. If you have taken your time to visit stores, then you may have realized that there are different liquid soap brands on the various shelves you come across.

Part of what you need to do to gain your own market share is to bring down your price a little bit, and then approach super marts around you and cut a good deal with them to help you sell your liquid soaps.

These are some of the steps you would need to act on to start your own liquid soap making company from the scratch and then build it to profitability. Don’t forget, you might have to be diligent, focused, and hardworking to be able to make it big with this type of business.