Iced Block Production Business

How to Start an Iced Block Production Business in Nigeria

Business Overview:
Ice block making business is one of the business that has been making more money in Nigeria for a while now. Believe it when I say sellers of ice block in Nigeria are really making money,due to the issue of unstable light condition in Nigeria, many people has resorted to buying ice blocks in other to cool their goods.
What is an Iced Block Production?
This is a production process where metal cans, Nylon or containers are filled with waters and lowered into an icing machine, refrigerated to well below the freezing point of water. The water then freezes and takes the shape of the containing medium in a solid form.
Types of Iced Block Production Business Models
1.      Small Scale Production: A small size ice-block machine that has  the capacity to turn out 20 blocks in just six hours. After which the ice blocks are removed for sale and the machine loaded again.


2.      Large Scale Production:These employs the service of ice block machines that can produce up to 200 blocks in 4 hours, and employs a large space for the plants.

How Profitable is Iced Block Production in Nigeria
Due to the million of litres of cold water and drinks consumed daily in Nigeria, the  use of ice-block making machine in Nigeria as drastically increase. the need to preserve food with the use of freezers and  fridges is also evident.
This is a very lucrative business  because you won’t have to spend a lot of money,  your initial investment is purchasing the ice block machines. Water, which is your major raw material is available for free.




Is there a Market Demand for Iced Block Production in Nigeria ?  What is the Competition and Opportunities
Market demand is the basic reason for the booming ice block business, our continent enjoys more direct sunlight and heat compared to the temperate parts of the world, The hot and humid weather conditions in many parts of Africa leads many people to drink more water to refresh and rehydrate their bodies.
However, the opportunities these market present are barely served, there are still a lot of places to be covered, this is evident as Nigerians still line up to buy ice blocks in some part of the country, as a budding entrepreneur, this can be an oil field for you depending on how you plan your venture.
How to start anIced Block Production Business  in Nigeria
Follow the steps if you wish to start an Iced Block Production  factory:-
1.      Source for Starting Capital: The capital required to start an Ice block production business in Nigeria depends on the quantity of ice block you intend to produce per day.

2.      Get The Equipment/Machinery Needed to Produce Iced BlocksThis may include some of the followings:-

ü  Source of Water
ü  Iced Block Machines.
ü  Ice block Packaging Nylon
ü  Diesel Powered Generator
ü  Delivery Vehicle or Truck

3.      Determine Your Location: Chose a favorable location where you can site your business  and produce ice block your ice block and not far to the market.

4.      Design a Good Business Plan: To make it big  in this business needs a good plan , this will determine and give you an overview of your monthly expenditures as well as income ratios, coverage and other necessary details.


Management
This covers staffing and advisers for Iced Block Production Business  in Nigeria
1.      Staffing: Starting an Iced Block factory doesn’t require employing so much people, as little  as 4-6 employees should get it running, these include the machine operators, loaders, and a cashier.
2.      Advisers: The advisers should  the people who also owns an Iced Block plants themselves who could give you tips on running a smooth venture.


Marketing
Let us now consider how to market and boost the Profitability and sustainability of Iced Block Production Business in Nigeria.

1.      Advertisement Strategies:-  Below are some of the available options you might use:-
ü  Branding of the packaging Nylon
ü  Leaflets, handbills  and Flyers can also be distributed.
ü  Liaison with events manager for occasional supply
ü  Branding of the Delivery trucks
ü  Signboard at the entrance of the factory.
2.       Profitability/Sustainability Tips for Biscuit Production Business in Nigeria:-
Target places that have a high population density and experience a lot of physical, economic and business activities.
You will need to be smarter than your competition. To remain competitive with your pricing, you will need to keep your production costs low.
Summary and Conclusion :


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