Venturing into ice block production
business in Nigeria is a very profitable business. Ice block production
business is one of the most lucrative businesses in Nigeria that has change the
story of a lot of entrepreneurs. On this
article you are going to get the information and blueprint on how to start a
profitable ice block production business in Nigeria.
Because of the erratic and unstable
light condition in Nigeria, a lot of ice block sellers are really making money
selling ice block. Today a lot of people need ice block for their goods. Most
times the hot weather condition in Nigeria has actually made a lot of people
want to eat and consume cold drinks, water and creamy foods, this is where ice
block plays an important role. The high rate in Nigeria at which people crave
for cold foods and drinks has actually make ice block business popular and profitable.
Step by step on how to start ice
block production business in Nigeria
1. Water supply: One of the most
important raw materials you need to have in ice block production business is
constant clean water supply. The production of ice block is done naturally by freezing
water to a very low temperature below zero degree Centigrade, 0°C). Ice block
production business really needs a good source of fresh and clean water. This fresh
and clean water can be gotten from boreholes, or from any clean source in other
to avoid supplying a contaminated ice block to your customers. Before you
venture into ice block production you should know that they are 2 types of ice
blocks which are the anti freeze and the dry ice. This anti freeze block is the
ice block that is moulded with the use of chemicals like ethanol, this makes
the ice blocks to mould very quickly than the normal frozen ice blocks, while
the dry ice block is the normal ice block that is formed naturally without the
use of chemicals, however these particular type of ice block takes longer time
to mould.
2. The ice block making machine: As a
beginner into the business you can start off the ice block production by using
your deep freezer to make the ice blocks, or you can consider buying an ice
block making machine. There is foreign ice block making machine and also
locally-made brands. Some of these locally made ice block machines are sold in
Ibadan and they are quite durable, although the foreign made ice block making
machines are really faster when it comes to the production of ice blocks.
3. A standby generator: A reliable
standby generator that can supply enough power for you to run your ice block making
machine effectively is really needed if you actually want to venture into ice
block production business in Nigeria. The ice block production business needs
constant power supply, you really need to make plans for this before starting
off.
4. The packaging and branding: A lot of
ice block producers in Nigeria usually use transparent polythene bags which really
help to hold the ice together during movement and transportation. You can also
brand your contact address and your name on the polythene in other to attract
more and more customers to the business.
5. Building customer’s relationship: Don’t
forget that you are not the only person in the business of making ice blocks in
your locality, there is need for you to maintain a good customer relationship
with your customers. You can start by offering some extra added services that
your competitors are not offering. Always make sure that your ice blocks arrive
on time and your ice block must be of the highest quality.
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