History has it that sachet water was first spotted at Seganu toll gate along Lagos-Ibadan expressway back in 1994. It was hawked to motorists by hawkers. Feasibility studies across the country suggests that sachet water production is lucrative and one needs to takes a advantage of this opportunity, that is to meet the needs of the people by providing quality water for them.

The importance of water to human life cannot be over emphasized. It is essential for a healthy living. Back in the day, the government was responsible for supplying citizens’ good drinking water through pipe borne water but over the years the water boards across the nation are not functionally efficient, and effective.

Portable water started from ice water wrapped in cellophane due to human need for wholesome water due to healthy need and life necessity. Due to the high health risk associated with polluted water in our communities and society at large, there is high quest for wholesome water for all to ensure good health and longevity. However, recent development in technology for water processing and packaging made possible in the market, it becomes easier to process and package quality water at affordable rate for all unlike before.

Overview of The Template

This Excel template gives a viable financial plan and projection for the set-up of a standard and licensed quality ice block/chilling services and sachet/bottle water Production Company whose products will not only be sold regionally, but nation wide.

Products covered in the financial analysis include but not limited to the production of well-treated and packaged sachet water, table water and dispensing water. The major products will be sachet water, table water and dispensing water. The product would be package with a thick white polythene bag that will also carry an approved NAFDAC registration number.

Other analysis discussed in the template makes provisions for how well the water would be well treated to reduce the risk of diseases associated with water. Processes to make the water odorless, colorless and good for consumption. It would be best taken when thirsty, before, during or and after meal.

Features

1. Comprehensive Profit and Loss Projection.
2. Sensitivity Analysis.
3. Pre-Operating Equipment Requirements.
4. Operating Expense List.
5. Loan Repayment Plan.
6. Direct Material Cost.
7. Proposed Pricing.
8. Cost Forecast.
9. Sales Forecast.
10. Cash Flow Statement.
11. Viability Analysis.

Use Scenarios

This excel template is most suitable for the following:

1. Promoters of existing and New Start-up Businesses that need funding in form of grants,loans,partnerships etc. from Government agencies, Banks and venture capitalists.
2. Business and Financial Analysts working on viability and feasibility of a water sachet business in Nigeria.
3. Business Administration and Entrepreneurship students who need a comprehensive financial plan for a Business Plan.
4. Investors and Venture Capitalist who need financial analysis of the sachet water business for informed decision making.
5. Entrepreneurs who need expansion ideas for their businesses.