Starting a bottled water business in South Africa is very profitable. The food and beverage sector has been growing due to the growth in disposable income, an increase in tourism, and a move towards living healthy lifestyles. The need for safe drinking water has increased the demand for bottled water in South Africa. Educational institutions, private companies, schools, supermarkets, and hotels are always in need of safe drinking water. Thus, setting up a bottled water company is a lucrative business that one can explore. Keep in mind that many South Africans are becoming health conscious when it comes to the food and beverages they consume. More people now demand that their food and beverages should be procured in a sustainable and ethical manner. Also, the food and beverages market in South Africa is very competitive and it has its own identity that matches South African consumers’ needs. This article will outline how to start a bottled water business in South Africa, and the bottled water business plan – PDF, Word, and Excel.
A bottled water business is a lucrative business that has been providing income for many entrepreneurs, but there are some essential factors you need to consider before you venture into this kind of business. Some of these factors include the size of your facilities; location, the various packages you will offer, and the specific types of bottled water you intend to provide, as well as your target market. These factors will be affected by the amount of capital you have. Thus, you should carry out a feasibility study, market research and have a good bottled water business plan before you venture into this kind of business.
Location & Premises
The location of your business is an important decision to make before you start a bottled water business. It’s important that you locate your facilities and offices close to your target market. Consider the amount of road traffic and find an easily accessible location where your potential clients easily travel to. Setting up your bottled water business close to your water source is essential. This will help you in cutting down costs when you source your raw materials and it will also reduce the risk of contamination.
Equipment For A Bottled Water Business
You need various kinds equipment for your bottled water business and the type of equipment you may require will depend on the size of your bottled water facility plus the different types of bottled water you will provide your clients. This could be natural spring water, flavoured water or sparkling water. Some essential equipment for a bottled water company includes water treatment equipment, storage tanks, filling and packaging equipment. You may need to buy delivery vans, depending on your products and services especially if you plan on transporting your bottled water to your customers. It is important to include all of these costs into your bottled water business plan.
Products
Your target niche will determine the type of water you intend to sell. You can sell still water, mineral water, flavoured water, or sparkling water in different sized water bottles ranging from 500ml to 5l bottles. You can sell your bottled water to various clients such as caterers, large scale supermarkets, hotels and schools to name a few. It is advisable to create attractive packages and products that will help you bring customers to your business. It is very important for a bottled water company to source raw materials from the right place whether you intend on using boreholes, or underground spring water. These factors in addition to other important matters should be clearly written in your mineral water business plan.
Staff & Management
As a customer-centric bottled water business, it’s important that you hire employees that are competent and efficient. Your employees should be passionate about their jobs. If you want to hit the ground running it’s better to hire a team of people who have experience in this kind of business. Your staff should be able to do their jobs efficiently on a regular basis. Inexperienced staff members need to go through extensive training before they can be given intricate tasks. Keep in mind that the equipment and machinery used for your bottled company can cause serious injury. Ensure that you take the necessary precautions when operating your facilities.
Depending on the size of your business, the actual number of your staff will vary however, you will need a reasonable number of production workers, packers, general hands, security as well as management. Your bottled water business plan should cater for the salaries and day to day expenses and operations of your business.
Some of the day-to-day operations of this business involve:
- Collecting water from its source to the plant
- Sanitising the facilities and equipment
- Treating water
- Filling and packing water into different sized bottles
- Serving Customers and doing deliveries
- Liaising with /suppliers
- Sales and communicating with customers
- Managing Staff
- Marketing and advertising
It is essential to take great care when you handle bottled water. Beverage contamination can cause health issues. There is need for you to adhere to all industry related health and safety measures in place. These safety measures cover the cleanliness of your environment; how your staff members dress plus how and where your bottled is prepared and stored among other issues. Businesses related to the preparation and serving of food and beverages can be a great risk, that is why adhering to health and regulations is important.
Is A Bottled Water Business A Good Investment?
There is a reasonable number of bottled water companies with a large market share in South Africa. Even though the industry is highly competitive it is still possible for you to open your own bottled water company. Starting your own business can be very expensive, especially if you start small. It is not the kind of business you can run with little equipment but you can start small and grow the business overtime. However, building your own bottled water business from scratch can be challenging but rewarding if done well. Investing in a bottled water business can be a profitable venture, but obviously, this will depend on many factors such as your target market and the kind of bottled water products you intend to provide. The input costs of running a bottled water business varies depending on how you start, it is cheaper if you start small. Whichever way you start, with a bottled water business you can make reasonable profit margins. Apart from the obvious advantages of becoming financially independent and becoming your own boss, operating a bottled water business can be a profitable way of uplifting your community.
Given that the South African market is one of the leading emerging economies on the African continent there is potential for high growth, especially when it comes to the food and beverages sector. This sector has been growing steadily for the past 10 years, thus setting up your business in this sector can be a good investment. Whether you are a young entrepreneur, a professional seeking to start your own business or someone who needs a retirement plan, investing in a mineral water business is something worth considering. Large institutions both public and private such as universities, hospitals and large supermarket chains need bottled water for their customers and staff. There is always a demand for bottled water in the country so setting up your company can be rewarding financially. One thing that can set you apart before investing in any venture is developing a business plan. A well thought out business plan will help you in both the short term and long term when it comes to any investment. There are various risks associated with running a bottled water business, like any other venture, your business plan should clearly outline these risks and ways to minimise them.
PRE-WRITTEN BOTTLED WATER BUSINESS PLAN (PDF, WORD AND EXCEL): COMPREHENSIVE VERSION, SHORT FUNDING/BANK LOAN VERSION AND AUTOMATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For an in-depth analysis of the bottled water business in South Africa, purchase our mineral water business plan. We decided to introduce the business plans after noting that many South Africans were venturing into the bottled water business without a full understanding of the industry, market, how to run the business, the risks involved, profitability of the business and the costs involved, leading to a high failure rate of their businesses.
Our business plan will make it easier for you to launch and run a bottled water business successfully, fully knowing what you are going into, and what’s needed to succeed in the business. It will be easier to plan and budget as the bottled water business plan will lay out all the costs involved in setting up and running the business. The business plan is designed specifically for the South African market.
USES OF THE MINERAL WATER BUSINESS PLAN (PDF, WORD AND EXCEL)
The bottled water business plan can be used for many purposes including:
- Raising capital from investors/friends/relatives
- Applying for a bank loan
- Start-up guide to launch your bottled water company
- As a bottled water business project proposal
- Assessing profitability of the mineral water business
- Finding a business partner
- Assessing the initial start-up costs so that you know how much to save
- Manual for current business owners to help in business and strategy formulation
CONTENTS OF THE BOTTLED WATER BUSINESS PLAN (PDF, WORD AND EXCEL)
The business plan includes, but not limited to:
- Market Analysis
- Industry Analysis
- 5 Year Automated Financial Statements [ Income statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, monthly cash flow projections (3 years monthly cash flow projections, the remaining two years annually),break even analysis, payback period analysis, start-up costs, financial graphs, revenue and expenses, Bank Loan Amortisation]
- Marketing Strategy
- Risk Analysis
- SWOT & PEST Analysis
- Operational Requirements
- Operational Strategy
- Why some South Africans in the bottled water business fail, so that you can avoid their mistakes
- Ways to raise capital to start your bottled water business in South Africa
The Bottled Water Business Plan package consist of 4 files
- Bottled Water Business Plan – PDF file (Comprehensive – 109 pages)
- Bottled Water Business Plan – Editable Word File (Comprehensive – 109 pages)
- Bottled Water Business Plan Funding Version – Editable Word File (Short version for applying for a loan – 51 pages)
- Bottled Water Business Plan Automated Financial Statements – (Editable Excel file)
The financial statements are automated. This implies that you can change eg the costs, salaries etc, and all the other financial statements will automatically adjust to reflect the change.
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