MAKING BRASS WARE (FLOWER VASES)
Introduction
The business idea is for the production and marketing of flower vases. The
flower vase is an open container, often used to hold cut flowers. It can be
made from a number of materials including cement, ceramics and glass. The
production capacity is estimated at producing flower vases 80 per day with the
total investment estimated at a cost of US$526,604 per year and the total
revenue estimated at a cost of US$600 per year.
Market Analysis
The demand for flower Vases is on the increase in Uganda as the communities get
more modernized. This industry has registered a big number of investors, among
whom include; Uganda Clays, Lweza Clays, among others.
Production Process
Cement is mixed into large empty buckets, clay and water are added and mixed
together and the mix should not be thick. Painting oil is taken and rubbed into
the mold, making sure that you cover the entire inside of the mold; this will
make it a lot easier to remove the cement from the mold. The next step is to
add cement to the mold, only filling it half way. Spread evenly into the mold,
and then place the small flower pot directly in the middle of the mold bucket;
this will help to set the shape of the flower pot. Then allow your mold to dry.
This will probably take several hours. It will help if you can set the mold in
the sun to allow it to harden. Once the cement is hard you can them remove it
from the mold. Make sure that it is completely dry before you remove it. Then
paint the pot afterwards; two coats of paint are more desirable, allow the
first coat to dry then add the second coat. Once the paint is dry you can then
add your dirt and start planting your flowers.
Capital Investment Requirements in US$
Capital Investment
|
Units |
Qty |
Unit |
Amount |
|
|
Buckets |
No. |
20 |
2 |
40 |
|
Molds |
No. |
15 |
1.5 |
23 |
|
Working tables |
No. |
4 |
25 |
100 |
|
Jeri cans |
No. |
10 |
6 |
60 |
|
Total cost on machinery |
223 |
Production and Operating costs
|
Cost |
Units |
Unit |
Qty/ |
Prod |
Prod |
Prod |
|
Cement |
Kg |
13 |
100 |
1,300 |
33,800 |
405,600 |
|
Paint |
ltrs |
17.5 |
20 |
350 |
9,100 |
109,200 |
|
Oil |
ltrs |
0.5 |
8 |
4 |
104 |
1,248 |
|
Clay |
Tones |
75.0 |
3 |
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|
Sub-total |
43,004 |
516,048 |
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|
General costs(overheads) |
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|
Utilities(water and power) |
100 |
1,200 |
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|
Labour |
250 |
3,000 |
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|
Rent |
175 |
2,100 |
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|
Miscellaneous costs |
250 |
3,000 |
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|
Administration costs |
100 |
1,200 |
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|
Depreciation(Asset write off)Expenses) |
5 |
56 |
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|
Sub -total |
880 |
10,556 |
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|
Total Operating Costs |
43,884 |
526,604 |
1 Production costs assumed 312 days per year with a daily
capacity of 80 flower vase. (2)Depreciation (fixed assets write off) assumes 4
years life of assets written off at 25% per year for all asset
3 Direct costs include materials, supplies and other costs that directly go
into production of the production
Project product Costs and Price Structure in US$
|
Item |
Qty/day |
Qty /yr |
Unit Cost |
Prod cost /yr |
Unit Price |
Total |
|
Flower |
80 |
24,960 |
21.10 |
526,604 |
22.5 |
561,600 |
Profitability Analysis in US$
|
Profitability Item |
Per day |
Per month |
Per Year |
|
Revenue |
1,800 |
46,800 |
561,600 |
|
Less production and operating |
1,688 |
43,884 |
526,604 |
|
Profit |
112 |
2,916 |
34,996 |