Franchise Proposition: Production line for building blocks in Ethiopia

PRODUCTION LINE FOR BUILDING BLOCKS

The starters are supported by their migrant relatives living in The Netherlands. The first business Box was installed in Ghana in July 2007.

Market

The Ethiopian government has given out contracts for the construction
of low host housing and new university buildings throughout the
country. The construction companies are in need of high quality
construction materials, such as building blocks.

High quality blocks

GTZ and Selam Vocational Training Centre have developed appropriate
technology for the production of hollow blocks in different qualities,
depending on demand. Selam is these supplier of the machine, a reliable
and well established organization.

Getting started

Do you know someone that could use an extra source of income?
Consider buying them this Business Box. The person needs to have:
- Ambition, management skills and negotiation skills.
- Discipline, willingness and capacity to learn.
- A willing investor/donor/financer (this could be you)

“ There really is a shortage of quality construction materials. This is a good business opportunity.”

Investment plan

The Business Box offers training and technical support within the GTZ
programme, as well as introduction and assistance in negotiating with
buyers of the products. Your investment is limited to €3750,-. The
BusinessBox partners cover the cost for training and support.
Still, since this is a large business box, we recommend you to first order
a QuickScan.

Finance

You invest €3.750 once
They earn €1.447 each year

Included

- Block construction machine
- Frames in three block sizes
- Cement mixer
- Start-up stock for 2 months
- A basic storage construction
- Personality and market scan
- Training
- Introduction to potential buyers

Requirements

- Access to land and
awareness of the need for quality.
- Entrepreneurial experience
- Experience working with
employees

For more information contact Nienke Stam at IntEnt Foundation.