Unfortunately, today it is dangerous to drink untreated tap or well water. Such a liquid may be cloudy, contain impurities and an unpleasant odor. In pursuit of clean water, people are increasingly buying bottled product in stores. Growth in demand creates supply, and therefore enterprises for the production of equipment for bottling water began to appear like mushrooms after rain. Perhaps the "drinking" business is the gold mine of the modern entrepreneur.
Loot sources
The starting point of business development should be to determine where to get water. This place can be your own well, spring or city water supply. It will be mandatory to obtain approval from the SES. If there are several possible sources, then it is recommended to take water for a sample from each of them in order tothe results of the examination to conclude what equipment will be needed for cleaning.
Primary documentation
After the approval of the SES, it is necessary to prepare a written application to the Federal Tax Service to open a business. At the initial stage, it is best to open an individual entrepreneur with a simplified taxation system, be sure to indicate the type of upcoming activity - the production of soft drinks.
Next - search for premises. It can be either rented space or private ownership. In both cases, there must be supporting documents - a certificate of ownership or a lease agreement.
When choosing an area, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the treatment facilities and equipment for bottling water. The room must be at least 50 m22.
If it is decided to use a well as a source, in this case, you need to look for a drilling company and conclude an agreement with it. If the choice has stopped on the consumption of water from the city water utility, it is necessary to sign an agreement on the allocation of a separate line intended for the retail sale of products.
Complex of necessary devices
It's time to get equipment:
- The well will need a pumping station. Its capacity directly depends on the planned volume of water consumption. The higher it is, the more production.
- Treatment facilities. What should be for high-quality filtration of the liquid, will show the analysis of the consumed water, carried outSES authorities.
- For bottling mineral water, you will need additional equipment. The technology of the process depends on the chemical composition of the resulting product: carbonic, non-carbonic, hydrogen sulfide or enriched with iron.
- Bottling sparkling water will require the purchase of special sweet syrups.
- Consumables. When there is a water supply, a full range of treatment facilities, the necessary equipment for pouring water, it's time to purchase PET containers. The volume of bottles can be different - from 0.25 liters to 19 liters. It all depends on the assortment.
The purchase of all equipment should be carried out only from official manufacturers with a guarantee and all the necessary documentation, otherwise there is a risk that the SES authorities will refuse to issue a quality certificate.
Process is well established. What to do next?
Before the full launch of production, you must contact the fire inspectorate and the SES for a work permit. Checking the premises, analyzing the water before and after cleaning will take a lot of time and effort. After approval, a product quality certificate is issued. Information about it must be contained on the label of each bottle sold to the consumer.
Advertising is the engine of trade
Any, even the most successful business, is doomed to failure without advertising. At the initial stages, you can act the old fashioned way:
- Think about who might be the first consumer of water? Kindergartens, fitness clubs, office and administrative buildings. It will be useful to bypass potential buyers on your own in order to conclude a profitable cooperation. At the same time, you must have all the permits and quality certificates for the goods with you - this will increase confidence in the new manufacturer.
- Place an ad on forums, city sites, and there are also free platforms for posting ads.
- Print an ad in local publications.
Methods of selling products
All stages have been completed, the first buyers have been outlined, it's time to think about how water will be delivered to the consumer:
- Own logistics department. At the initial stages of production, delivery of orders can be carried out independently. Over time, it is unlikely that you will be able to act alone, so you should already think about additional staff and your own fleet.
- Use a courier service.
- To carry out the sale of products directly in the production room. In this case, you may encounter additional difficulties. Not every consumer will be ready to go on his own for water when another company delivers to the place - he althy competition. The higher the service, the more customers.
Business promotion expenses
It is impossible to create a company, start production, even purchase equipment for bottling water without investing your own finances. Investments are required at different stages of development. Main articlesexpenses:
- Opening an individual entrepreneur or LLC.
- Services for drilling a well or connecting to a dedicated water supply line.
- Pay for water expertise.
- Renting premises or purchasing property.
- Complex of equipment for bottling water.
- Pumping station and treatment plant.
- Consumables (PET containers, lids).
- Furniture (for furnishing a mini-office).
- Cashier.
- Means of communication (telephone, computer, Internet).
- Staff (accountant, assistant, driver, operator).
- Ad spend.
The implementation of a water bottling line is a troublesome business that requires serious costs. But if you think over a plan in advance, worthy advertising, high-quality production, as well as a competent supply of services to the consumer, the demand for products will only grow.
