Tosheka Development History Of African Green Textile Enterprises

< p > in today's "the most innovative enterprise in Africa", Herman and Lucy Bigham, the co founder of two Tosheka textile companies, briefed reporters on the premise of saving economic costs and creating and operating an innovative enterprise that is committed to solving the environmental problems.

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< p > Tosheka is a green "a href=" http://www.91se91.com/news/index_c.asp "textile > /a" company. It is committed to providing innovative solutions for the extensive processing of African plastic bags. It is also the first to launch this ambitious new project in Kenya.

Tosheka focuses on solving employment problems for vulnerable groups, recycling plastic bags at low cost and producing unique textile products.

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< p > two co founders explained: "the unique and quality handicraft textile products made locally are the combination of traditional technology and contemporary design, mainly for high-end customers.

We will launch advanced products according to market demand and trend. This product contains the concept of social environmental protection and has implemented the value chain of community enterprises.

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"P," they told reporters confidently: "we are the pioneers of the future green textile economy."

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< p > how to effectively recycle resources is a great challenge for the whole African society. Every member of society is more or less troubled by this growing problem.

The co founders of the two Tosheka told reporters about the serious problems facing the African community and the way their company sought to solve this problem.

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< p > Bighams added: "the extensive handling of garbage bags in the entire African society has become an important factor threatening the environment. It has brought pollution to the cities and the countryside, and has caused the health crisis of children and animals."

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< p > "now, there is no effective way to dispose of plastic bags after being discarded everyday. At the same time, there is almost no relevant recycling system in Africa."

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< p > however, as a social enterprise in Africa, it is not only a problem mentioned above. Tosheka is not only fighting against recycling problems, but also striving to build a broad road to income for local communities and producers. Therefore, as a specific contribution to alleviating social poverty, the company has employed about 400 employees, of whom more than 200 producers earn a weekly salary of 14~23 dollars.

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< p > "Tosheka has developed a highly efficient and environmentally friendly business driving plan, and has solved the employment problem of the group of people who originally planned to leave the country and seek basic salary."

The two co founders explained the compound function of their social enterprises.

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When p continues to explain the business benefits brought about by this model, Bighams stresses: "this enables Tosheka to differentiate from potential competitors or other enterprises engaged in similar recovery and upgrading of recycling products. This feature also enables us to have a place in the market and to maintain long-term friendly relations with partners, shareholders and consumers."

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< p > of course, the social enterprise mode also has its shortcomings. The two founders also pointed out the obvious predicament behind this innovative business mode.

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< p > the advantage of "social enterprise mode" is that you can solve social problems at the same time as an entity in handling business practices with customers and suppliers, but the dilemma is that it is difficult to get funding support.

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< p > now, there are no disadvantages or difficulties that can hinder the ambition and initial goals of Tosheka team. The company has made a lot of plans for future expansion and development.

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< p > "our goal is to maximize the product line and production capacity to meet the needs of the global market for unique, environmentally friendly, high-quality recycled products." Bighams disclosed that Tosheka plans to develop a comprehensive green commercial textile production facility in Kenya by making use of revenue and property, making effective use of cotton and other natural textile materials, dyes and pigments.

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The P > two founders are also committed to reducing the use of plastics in African societies, and the company's long-term goals include reducing the a href= "http://www.91se91.com/news/index_s.asp" > consumption < /a >.

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< p > after the successful trial of Tosheka, a social enterprise model in Kenya, the founders have planned to push the relevant contents and ideas of Tosheka company to the world: "similar market feedback we obtained in the west, the United States and Haiti has led us to seriously consider the replication of this business model in Haiti and the construction of a product center."

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< p > according to the first year operation of Tosheka, this business mode is not only economically successful, but also worthy of affirmation in conveying important social and environmental values.

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< p > < < a href= > http://www.91se91.com/news/index_cj.asp > > economic > /a > judging value and harvest is also worth mentioning. "Tosheka founder continues to add," taking into account our revenue planning, smooth execution system and training cost estimation, and combining sufficient cash reserves, Tosheka is expected to have good profitability next year. "

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< p > the next period is the critical period of the company. The two founders have decided to increase investment in advertising to maximize exposure, but this investment can bring immediate results to the company.

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< p > "our company's project is growing rapidly and will have good profitability in the next second years.

Our operational plan attaches importance to market revenue, market status, training and expansion progress, so that revenue can be recycled in product R & D. Our growing sales revenue will ensure that Tosheka operates well without external investment.

Co founder revealed.

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< p > despite the fact that the two founders have already made ambitious development plans for Tosheka, they also have to admit that a serious problem facing the establishment of a company in Kenya is: "the interest rate offered by banks to small businesses is too high."

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< p > on the impact of this obstacle, they added: "without additional financial support, it will be very difficult for us to succeed or to make further use of our projects and sales opportunities."

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At the end of the interview, the two founders spoke to potential or early entrepreneurs who were eager to engage in business investment: "if you want to succeed, you must complete the following work, do a lot of research in advance, make detailed plans in advance, carefully evaluate the progress of the projects, and examine the new plans quarterly."

Remember, there is no shortcut to success.

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