Metal fabricator, Boston Muwowo
Boston Muwowo is among many other Zambians who are hardworking to escape poverty. He wants to expand his metal fabrication business by making rope pumps. Boston is very happy that Jacana wants to train and guide him in this process.
Expert Henk Holtslag
SMARTech advisor Henk Holtslag is willing to train him in construction and installation of rope pumps.
July 2017
In mutual agreement Jacana and Boston decided on 15 July 2017 to stop working together on pump production.
Self-supply pump by Boston
Boston sold a pump and installed it on an existing well. The customer paid fully (not-sponsord, Self-supply).
April 2017
Welder Boston and driller Hillary made their first borehole for a fully paying customer.
Boston and Hillary’s 1st Self-supply pump
March 2017
Throughout the technical training Boston was among the quick learners. In the middle of the training he represented welders and drillers at the farmer’s field day and it was a success. Now that he has been fully trained Boston is able to fabricate the following technologies competently and to the standard:
- Auger
- Soil punch
- Bailer (Mzuzu type)
- EMAS pump
- Rope pump Model 1 and Model 4
Boston working on his first rope pump
Boston at farmer’s field day
Boston in training
Boston started his Metal fabrication company called Bomavilu enterprises years ago. The company is located in town area of Chipata. He also has his second place of work at his residence. Boston fabricates popcorn machines, freezit (ice) making machines, groundnut crusher and peanut butter making machines. During the Jacana basic training he showed high level of motivation and enthusiasm.
At this moment he wants to expand his business by making rope pumps which he thinks is ideal to withstand water challenges in his community. Boston has enormous hidden capacities which Jacana wants to reveal. He successfully completed the training by Jacana in business, financial and marketing planning. We all know how inspiring a conference or a short training can be, but the next morning we are absorbed again by our day-to-day activities.
Therefore Jacana wants to train Boston technically on how to make rope pumps and install them in his community. To be able to train Boston we need your financial help. Every small amount is more than welcome.
Thank you on behalf of Boston!
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Boston is married and father of four children. He started a company called Bomavilu enterprises which is a metal fabrication company. At this moment he has two employees and during busy times he hires some piece workers. He has two workshops one located in town and the other one at his residence.
Rope pump construction service provider, business plan
PROBLEM
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SOLUTION
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UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION
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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
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CUSTOMERMembers of Parliament EARLY ADOPTERSWho already coming to Chipata |
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KEY METRICS
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MOST CRITICAL ASSUMPTION
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TEST
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The cell PROBLEM formulates the problems from the customers, problems which the entrepreneur will try to solve.
The cell SOLUTION describes how the entrepreneur tries to solve problems for his/her customers.
This cell UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION describes why the business is different and worth getting attention from the customer. This could be the text for the billboard
The cell COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE shows how the entrepreneur can defend him/herself against competition. What advantage does the entrepreneur has that is hard to copy by the competition?
This cell CUSTOMER describes who the customers of the entrepreneur are.
This cell KEY METRICS indicates how the entrepreneur can measure his/her success.
This cell CHANNELS describes how the entrepreneur builds a path to his/her customers.
In every plan there are assumptions (things the entrepreneur does not know before he/she starts). The cell MOST CRITICAL ASSUMPTION indicates the assumption that is most critical for the success of the plan.
The cell TEST indicates how the entrepreneur will test or has tested the Most Critical Assumption before making the decision to start. The test should be cost efficient. While testing, customers already get to know the new business offer.
This cell COST STRUCTURE lists the operational costs for doing the Test. Besides this the entrepreneur has a full Financial Plan worked out for the operation of his/her business. This Full Financial Plan is often attached to the Canvas model.
This cell REVENUE STREAMS shows how the entrepreneur will price the offer. Besides this the entrepreneur has a full Financial Plan worked out for the operation of his/her business. This Full Financial Plan is often attached to the Canvas model.Jacana will support Boston in:
- Providing technical training in rope pump production and installation.
- Provision of initial tools and materials for few pumps.
- Guidance in book keeping and financial management.
