Welder, George Chulu
George Chulu has vast experience in welding, besides that he trains other welders in the similar field and he is a model to many Zambians. He wants to expand his welding business by making rope pumps and oxcarts.
Expert Henk Holtslag
SMARTech advisor Henk Holtslag is willing to train him in construction and installation of rope pumps.
George during the business training
George Chulu stopped making rope pumps.
March 2018
Hastings and Steven drilled a private borehole for a customer in Mfuwe. The pump was produced by George Chulu.
Private pump in Mfuwe
February 2018
Mr George Chulu made the pump that Hastings and Steven installed at their private customer from Katete which is about 86 kilometers from Chipata. The customer is happy that his pump is operative and professionally made.
Pump made by Chulu George installed in Katete.
Hastings and Steven drilled a borehole at Abraham Zulu’s house. George Chulu produced the pump.
Pump Abraham Zulu
January 2018
George Chulu made the pump for farmer Stephen Tembo, his wife and their neighbours. Steven Zulu and Hastings Mbewe made a new borehole on top of the hill near to the house and far from the toilet from Stephen Tembo. Mrs. Tembo has difficulties walking and is very happy with this new water source. Since the pump is on top of the hill, is easy to irrigate his garden which is downhill.
Pump at Stephen Tembo
December 2017
George Chulu made the pump for beekeeper Chrispin Daka. Michael Soko, Edward Tembo and Moses Banda drilled a borehole at beekeeper Chrispin Daka. The first attempt failed, but the team did not give up and the second attempt was successful. They even made a ground water recharge system next to the borehole.
Pump at Chrispin Daka
George Chulu made the pump for beeekeeper Bandson Tembo. Hastings Mbewe and Steven Zulu had to work during the night to complete the pump installation. Reason for that was that one of the pvc pipes had a slightly different dimension and had to be changed in town. But in the end everybody was happy and there was a lot of clean water.
Pump at Bandson Tembo
August 2017
George made a pump for Mr. Simbani.
Farmer Simbani Chibwe and his pump
July 2017
George made his first six pumps as display models and stock. He sold two of them and made two new once immediately after selling them to replenish his stock. Good work George!
George Chulu and his first 6 pumps
April 2017
George made his first pump at his own workshop and the quality is good. At the front in the picture is his “golden model” which he made under supervision of the trainers and behind is his first -unpainted- copy.
George Chule’s first pump
March 2017
During Jacana’s 3 weeks technical training for the selected entrepreneurs in the water sector George was a good time manager. He paid adequate attention to the instructors and could easily comprehend and grasp concepts. As a competent welder he successfully acquired skills in fabrication of the following technologies:
- Auger
- Soil punch
- Bailer (Mzuzu type)
- EMAS pump
- Rope pump Model 1 and Model 4
George working on the handle of the rope pump
Borehole Welder 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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CUSTOMER
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KEY METRICS
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CHANNELS
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MOST IMPORTANT ASSUMPTION
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TEST
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COST STRUCTURE
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REVENUE STREAMS
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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 George in:
- Providing technical Training in manual drilling
- Provision of initial tools and materials for few pumps
- Guidance in book keeping and financial management.
