Bottled Water Business?

[NoisyCricket]

Any Pexers engaged in the Water Delivery business? I personally am not involved in it, nor do I plan to, but a friend of mine seems to be gungho on the idea, and he says his demand for bottles is going up.

I'd like to help him along and prepare him for the eventual risks, etc.

From what I know Your initial investment is basically for the containers themselves, the dispensers should you choose to get those as well, and from there it's a matter of refilling the water bottles for around P225 or so, and selling at whatever price.

If any one here has had experience in this field, what are some of the obstacles you've had to overcome, and perhaps what advice could you give a fledgling water-delivery-business-entrepreneur? :)

[c0Rinthian]

Nag-iisip ako ng racket, mukhang ok na racket ito.

Purified water at PHP 9-12/gallon

Any comments, ideas or feedback on how to start a business like this?

Ano ang profit margin, at mga capex?

[lupuS]

Pre, pinasukan na ang negosyo ng mga bigatin - Nestle, Lucio Tan, at pati na yata San Miguel. Hanep mga planta niyan at pati na rin ang mga distribution network. Kaya pa nilang buhusan ng pera yung negosyo - bibigyan lang nila ng magandang terms ang mga distributor at retailer, pitik na ang produkto mo. Pag malalakas na ang kalaban, atras ka na dapat.

Ano ba ang maipagmamalaki mo sa produkto mo para bilhin ng tao yung tubig mo at hindi yung sikat na tatak? Mas malinis? Mas malasa? May kasamang GRO pag bumili ka ng isang tonelada?

Maski yung mga refilling station nagkalat na sa lansangan. Nagiging real estate game na lang - location, location, location. Kung pare-parehong tubig ang tinda ninyo, at hindi naman nalalayo ang presyo, kanino sila bibili? Doon sa malapit. Mabigat din buhatin yung malaking bote diba?

[c0Rinthian]

:( Yikes....

plano ko pa namang magtayo ng refilling station sa main....

sayang... plan B na lang... (magbenta ng pirated na anime cds) :glee: j/k

[the_BuGs]

Originally posted by c0Rinthian
:( Yikes....

plano ko pa namang magtayo ng refilling station sa main....

sayang... plan B na lang... (magbenta ng pirated na anime cds) :glee: j/k


Magtinda ka na lang ng ICE TUBIG sa mga gilid ng palaruan tulad ng mga basketbol court! mas kikita ka pa!!! :D

[Krakista]

One of the next big things is "BOTTLED OXYGEN". My sis is into it but it hasn't taken off yet.

Bottled water made money because of polluted water. We all know how bad our air is.
(http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45421&pagenumber=106)

[SILENTMAX]

bottled air

wow meron narin pala sa pinas tayo nyan

last i heard of bottled air was in singapore where it was getting a little bit popular in the upmarket crowed being used for oxygen therapy

[dac]

water refilling stations is good if you find the right place to set it up. depende talaga sa location.

friend ko nag ROI in a year and a half. shes on her second outlet na. business is good lalo na pag walang tubig or marumi.
(yep, saan ka naman kukuha ng tubig pag walang tubig sa sector mo?) she set up another outlet sa ibang lugar naman. that way she can suply her first outlet pag water shoratge.

and panahon ngayon.. you dont wait for customer to walk up to your store..... hanapin mo sila. My friend also delivers water to restaurants and offices on a regular basis. pag aasa ka lang sa paligid mo di ka kikita.

may kilala ako nag bukas ng grocery supply sa blumentritt..
ang daming kalaban doon.... what he did was he approached all the canteen, restaurants, turoturo...in his area and nag alok siya ng mga basic supplies like cleanser, pads, cooking oils etc, with free delivery pa...maliit sila pero constant, dito siya nagkaroon ng niche in the market.

so para sa akin... Product......Place and emphasis on Marketing...
pag pinasok mo ang water refilling station... pagisipan mo ang marketing.... this will make the difference... aside from finding a really good place.

[twelve_12]

I am planning to put up this kind of business, but the thing is that I really don't know anything about it. I was hoping that you people could help me out.

I have several issues that need to be resolved:
1. How saturated is the market with this kind of business? Will I still be able to penetrate it?
2. How much capital do I need?
3. How long will it take me to get my capital back?
4. Any tips/strategies on this business?

I would really appreciate any help that you could provide. Your suggestions are very welcome. Thanks!

[zarah]

Hi twelve_12,

Noticed your thread was posted last Jan pa! anyway, I have a friend who's into this business (his company is pretty big w/ 150 branches nationwide)... with regards to the answer on the above questions. Im not quite sure... but if you are interested send me a private message, I can give you his contact no.

Cheers!

[KuyaDanny]

I think twelve_12's initial post gave rise to a good discussion shortly after it was written. Unfortunately all of the replies were lost in the crash. I am hoping these replies can be rescued and added here soon.

[zarah]

ic Thanks for the info KuyaDanny!

Anyways, for those who are interested in this Biz. Just give me a buzz...

:D

[gelaim]

hi! how much capital would i need to franchise a water refilling station? is this a good business? thanks...

[bnet]

We are thinking of putting a water station business. Any thread or helpful inputs.
Thanks.