Water vendors pushing a cart [Photo/nation.co.ke]
Selling pure drinking water is among the most profitable businesses to start in Machakos County. The semi-arid conditions in this part of the nation have made water a rare commodity. There are many business minded persons minting millions from selling water in Machakos town and its environs. Here are four reasons to start a water selling business in Machakos.
Demand The demand of water in Machakos has made this business more popular. Residents are forced to part with up to Sh.50 to get a 20 liter container of the commodity. You can take advantage of the demand across the county to make money.
Easy to obtain license Devolution has changed lives of business persons. Water vendors can also obtain licenses to operate across the county with ease. Unlike in the past where getting a license was an uphill tasks, today it is a walk in the park.
Little capital required Capital is among the things required to start any business, and water vending is no different. Water selling business requires less capital to start. You can seek for a small loan or borrow from relatives to start the business.
Cheap labor If you want to sell water on large scale then it can be advisable to hire a team to help in distribution. The county has cheap labor readily available hence you have no reason to worry.