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How to open a bottling line. Plant for the production of bottled drinking water

Any foods and liquids must be of good quality so that a person is not threatened with serious poisoning and illness. The requirements for water are even tougher, because without it no life is possible. But there are few reserves of pure natural water that can be drunk without pre-treatment. Tap liquid has to be passed through a filter, settled or boiled. But, when thirsty, there is no time and desire for such procedures. It is easier to buy bottled water in a store or order it home through a delivery service. There is never enough drinking water, and demand is growing. This enables the entrepreneur to develop a business plan for the production of drinking water and offer his range on the market.

To understand what investments are needed to implement the idea, it is advisable to prepare a business plan for the production of drinking water with calculations. It can be presented as a clear example to banks or other partners who decide to help financially.

Summary

It is planned to launch the production of carbonated and non-carbonated drinking water without any additives. The main activity is aimed at the production of non-alcoholic beverages.

Raw material will come from a personal well. The deposit was found, the quality and composition of water were determined in the state laboratory. The well is located in a forested area. There is no opportunity to establish production directly at the source. Therefore, the water will be pumped into tanks and delivered to the production located in the suburbs.

Premises: 2-storey building with an adjacent territory. The area of the premises is 300 sq. m. On the 1st floor there will be a workshop and a warehouse, on the 2nd floor there will be rooms for staff and administration. The building needs repair and redevelopment, summing up communications.

Form of activity: LLC (limited liability company). Activity code No. 11.07 - "Production of soft drinks, various bottled drinking water."

Taxation - simplified (USN).

Service list

Production of drinking water, carbonated and non-carbonated.
Wholesale to grocery stores and supermarkets.
Address delivery to customers on call.

Production mode

Production: daily from 09.00 to 19.00.

Address delivery service: from 08.00 to 20.00.

Preparation of documents

Based on the fact that the raw materials will be used from our own well, you need to draw up documents for this site. Having received permission and the right to work, we hand over water for research to the state laboratory. Expert opinion in hand. Water does not contain large impurities, which will reduce the number of purification steps. The worse the water, the more expensive the production will be and the more difficult it will be to compete with water with better taste.

Permission from the administration to open a drinking water plant.
Lease agreement for the premises in which the production of drinking water will be located.
Conclusion of the SES on the possibility of opening a workshop in the selected area.
The conclusion of the fire department on safety conditions.
Quality certificates for equipment that will be used at the enterprise.
Certificate of water quality that will be supplied to the consumer. Without this passport, shops will not take goods to their shelves.
An agreement with the power supply company for the connection of a high-capacity line, because the production line is fully automated.
Employees must have a health book and an employment contract.

Project estimate

Let's move on to an important part of the business plan - calculations. This will allow you to determine the costs that will arise during the preparation stage for the launch of the bottled water line. We will reflect the expense items in the table:

Type of expenses	Amount of investments, thousand rubles
Collection of documentation and business registration (water analysis, well design, coordination with inspection departments, product licensing)	250
Equipment of the production area	–
Blow molding machine for plastic bottles from 0.5 to 10 liters	800
Molds for containers	50
Line for automatic bottling of water into containers (up to 3 thousand bottles per hour)	900
Apparatus for sticking labels on a bottle and a stamp with a production date	300
Bottle cap screwing device	150
Saturator (apparatus for the formation of gases in water)	300
Bottle Wrapping Machine in General PET Film for Shipping	400
Submersible pump for pumping water from a well into a tank	100
Accessories for underground water supply connecting the pump and the tank	500
Water tanks	300
Ozonator for disinfection and saturation of water with oxygen	150
Coarse and fine filters	250
Station for industrial water treatment	2 500
Total	6 million 150 thousand

This is the cost of equipping a well and a water production workshop with equipment. Additionally, funds will be required for cosmetic finishing, furnishing, and communications.

Investment information is preliminary. The cost of equipment, finishing materials, different services may differ, because the performers and suppliers have not yet been selected. But preliminary investments of more than 10 million rubles are needed to start the production of drinking water. Transportation costs for the movement of raw materials from the well to the plant, delivery of products to customers, funds for the operation of production until the first profit is not taken into account. Let's add 1.5 million rubles to these costs. The final estimate is 11.5 million rubles.

Personnel issue

The production needs employees who will work at the groundwater extraction site and at the plant. For the full operation of the complex you will need:

Underground water extraction specialists - 2 people.
Driver for transportation of raw materials and bottled water - 2 people.
Equipment adjustment engineer - 2 people, shift work schedule.
Operator for the water production line - 2 people. in shifts.
Operator on the container blowing machine - 2 people. in shifts.
Finished goods warehouse manager - 2 people. in shifts.
Sales manager - 1 person, working mode 5/2
Dispatcher for receiving individual applications - 2 people. in shifts.
Production manager - 1 person.
Accountant with the functions of a personnel officer - 1 person.
Handymen - 4 people.
Cleaner of production and service areas - 2 people.

Perhaps, as the plant develops, it will be necessary to expand the staff. Payroll costs are reflected in the table:

Employee category	Quantity, pcs. units	S/P	TOTAL
Water extraction specialist	2	15000	30000
Driver	2	18000	36000
Engineer	2	20000	40000
Operator	4	15000	60000
Warehouse Manager	2	10000	20000
Manager	1	20000	20000
Dispatcher	2	10000	20000
production manager	1	30000	30000
Accountant	1	25000	25000
Handyman	4	12000	48000
Cleaning woman	2	8000	16000
FZP	23	–	345000
Contributions	–	–	103500
General expenses			448500

The plant provides a shift work schedule for some employees. This is due to the daily work of production in order to quickly reach the required profitability of the enterprise.

We plan the timing of preparations for the opening

So that the preparation process does not drag out, we will set a time frame for each stage and follow this plan:

It will take about 6 months for the shop to operate at full capacity. The dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. It is desirable that water becomes available to the consumer in the summer season. At this time, the demand for bottled water increases due to the high air temperature and increased thirst. You can quickly make a profit and analyze the profitability of the business.

Range and prices for water

The production is young and has not yet found its client. Therefore, you should not open a line of a wide range of bottled water. The list of products and cost will be reflected in the table:

As the payback is reached, water for children and mineral water can be added to the assortment.

What will we get as a result

Let us calculate the possible profit that the production of water should bring to the entrepreneur. We will take as a basis the implementation of the entire range, provided that there will be a daily shipment of 2000 bottles of various volumes.

Product type	Quantity, pcs.	Price per one. rub.	Revenue per day, rub.
Drinking water, non-carbonated, volume 0.5 l	250	15	3750
Drinking water, non-carbonated, volume 1 l	250	20	5000
Drinking water, non-carbonated, volume 1.5 l	300	28	8400
Drinking water, non-carbonated, volume 5 l	250	80	20000
Drinking water, non-carbonated, volume 10 l	300	140	42000
Drinking water, carbonated, volume 0.5 l	100	18	1800
Drinking water, carbonated, volume 1 l	200	22	4400
Drinking water, carbonated, volume 1.5 l	200	32	6400
Drinking water, non-carbonated, volume 2 l	150	40	6000
TOTAL			97750

Provided that the daily revenue is 98,000 rubles and shipments are made at least 5 times a week, the monthly revenue is planned to be 1,960,000 rubles. Now you can calculate the profitability and net profit that will be received per month. Income and expenses will be reflected in the table:

At the initial stage, investments in the amount of 11.5 million rubles were made. The company will reach payback in 2.5 years. The term may change if the turnover for the month is higher than that taken as the basis for the calculation in the business plan.

Strengthening our position in the segment

There are many producers of drinking water on the market, so the struggle is going to be serious. You need to think over a strategy to consolidate your position in the market and attract an audience that is already buying bottled water. You will need the help of a specialist who knows the state of the niche and the position of other manufacturers. We will turn our attention to the production side in order to provide people with high-quality water.

At the initial stage, we focus on the delivery of water on an individual request, so that local residents learn about our products. For this:

Together with the supplier, we will launch a promotion designed for a large volume of delivery. For example, every 3rd bottle is a gift, or with a one-time payment for 10 bottles of water, a 10% discount on the entire volume.
Conduct a water tasting in a supermarket so that consumers evaluate the quality and submit an application.
Send out electronic and written messages about cooperation with enterprises, offices on favorable terms.
Offer services to kindergartens, schools, universities at a reduced price for a one-time application of at least 5 bottles.
Design a website where you can post information about your production and favorable terms of cooperation for retail and wholesale customers.

Follow the pricing policy of competitors so as not to get out of the general system by too high the cost of drinking water.

Eventually

It is possible to earn solid capital in the production of drinking water if there is finance for this, a good source of groundwater and an area for a workshop. Huge investments are required, because the process of purification of raw materials requires only a high-quality automated line. Do not be afraid of competition. Consumers usually prefer water from local producers, believing that it is unprofitable for a businessman to deceive his countrymen. But you should be prepared for frequent SES checks for the quality and composition of products so that there is no threat to the health of consumers.

Today it is possible to organize a business in almost any type of activity. It is not necessary to immediately open a large production. You can start with a small workshop. For example, the production of drinking water is not an extremely difficult task, although it requires patience, care and work.

Advantages and features

I must say that this business has its advantages:

High payback;

Possibility of expansion;

High demand for quality products.

Naturally, the production of drinking water is not without drawbacks. For example, you will have to raise an impressive amount of start-up capital, since you cannot do without expensive equipment. In addition, you will need to constantly deal with the sanitary and epidemiological service, which controls the quality of the water. However, a properly organized business can bring high income. Naturally, for this you first need to outline a business plan, decide on the sales market and other nuances. It is important to consider the level of competition.

Be sure to decide what type of activity you will be engaged in. That is, you can sell water from your well that needs to be drilled; engage in bottling and supply of foreign water to the markets of the city. At the same time, you must also decide on the method of extracting water. It can be key or extracted from the tap and cleaned with ultra-modern filters.

What documents are needed?

Now consider the question of what, in fact, is needed in order to open the production of drinking water:

1. Certificate of a private entrepreneur.

2. Charter of the company.

3. Conclusions of security authorities (fire service and SES) on the compliance of your equipment with all established standards.

4. Certificate that the quality of the water used in production fully meets all state requirements (also issued by the sanitary and epidemiological service).

5. License for entrepreneurial activity. To do this, of course, you will have to collect documents such as a lease agreement for premises and equipment, all your personal data certified by a notary.

In principle, these documents are quite enough to open the production of drinking water. Naturally, you will need a bank account. In addition, it is required to draw up agreements with suppliers of water (if you do not extract it yourself), containers and other consumables.

Features of the choice of premises and staff

Opening the production of drinking water is not very difficult. Much harder to keep him afloat. For work, you will definitely need a room (workshop) that is of sufficient size, all-round access. Naturally, the building must have a supply of all necessary energy sources, a telephone line, and the Internet.

It is desirable that the room was renovated and not old. Pay special attention to the quality of electrical wiring. The fact is that the production of bottled water requires the use of a large amount of equipment.

The building will need to be divided into several parts: a site where water will be extracted, a liquid purification room (multi-stage), as well as its spill. In addition, you will need rooms for staff, where employees can change clothes, have lunch, and relax. A warehouse is required for finished products. Naturally, each room must meet sanitary standards.

What equipment is needed for work?

The production of bottled water takes place with the help of complex and rather expensive mechanisms. Their number depends on your financial capabilities and the scale of the business.

So, for work, the following equipment is required for the production of water:

Mechanisms by which the extracted liquid is purified;

Machines for pouring water.

If you want to reduce the cost of production, you can purchase a machine for the manufacture of plastic containers, in which you will package the liquid. However, this is not at all necessary. You can conclude an agreement with suppliers of plastic bottles. Moreover, in any case, you have the ability to adjust the amount of packaging.

Today, you can buy a whole automated production line for the drinking water bottling shop, which consists of all the necessary blocks. However, such equipment should be purchased if you see prospects for further business expansion.

What quality should the product have?

Water is an essential element for the body, just like air. Naturally, it must meet the highest quality requirements and international standards. Before organizing the production of drinking bottled water, it should be borne in mind that it must be harmless and safe in chemical composition. In addition, the liquid should not have an increased background radiation or contain harmful bacteria and microorganisms that can cause various kinds of epidemics.

Consider the criteria for water quality in more detail. So, the liquid should not contain dangerous and harmful substances that may appear as a result of its extraction and processing. Also note that not all water sources are safe to drink. That is, a well should be drilled where there are deposits of the maximum clean liquid.

Water must be taken for analysis by the sanitary and epidemiological service. After that, you will receive a response with a detailed description of the substances and compounds contained in the liquid, as well as their quantity. It should be noted that the source should not be contaminated with any mechanical debris. Be sure to make sure that there are no living organisms in the water. Otherwise, your products will quickly deteriorate and can harm your health.

Manufacturing technology

In order for you to get a finished product, you need to go through several stages. The production of drinking bottled water begins with the receipt of raw materials.

To store it, you will need large tanks made from environmentally friendly materials. After that, the liquid must undergo multi-stage purification:

Mechanical. Moreover, it is carried out in 2 stages: coarse (impurities of 450 microns in size are eliminated) and fine, due to which the smallest particles of debris are removed from the water.

Chemical. Produced using the latest technologies and materials. Combined methods are used here: chlorination (the most common), ultraviolet or ozone treatment.

Now the prepared water can be poured into containers. This happens on an automated line that does not require human intervention. Additionally, you can enrich your products with oxygen.

According to research by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center conducted in 2016, about 16% of Russians (approximately every sixth inhabitant of the country) constantly use bottled drinking water, preferring it to tap water. An increasing number of people who care about their health and the health of their loved ones make a choice in favor of this product, considering it safe.

Drinking water is strengthening its position in the Russian market and is attracting more and more attention from production organizers. A favorable factor is that the subsoil of Russia has significant reserves of high-quality fresh and mineral waters. The extraction and bottling of water as a business is a promising area that can generate significant income.

Product quality requirements

Drinking water must be safe and have a special chemical composition. The level of general mineralization should not exceed 1g/cubic dm. At the same time, both tap water and water from underground and surface sources can be sources of raw materials for the production of this product.

An obligatory stage of the technological process is water purification. In some cases, additional conditioning is also used - saturation of the product with important micro and macro elements.

The quality of drinking water is affected by organoleptic properties (smell, taste, color), presence of mechanical impurities, chemical composition (content of salts, toxic elements, toxic metals), radiation safety. Depending on these indicators, water is divided into two categories: the first and the highest.

The quality of bottled drinking water in Russia is regulated by a number of regulatory and technical documents. One of the most important is SanPiN 2.1.4.1116-02. These sanitary rules provide a list of hygienic standards for all the listed properties for both the first and the highest category of water.

Technical requirements for the production itself, for raw materials and materials, finished products, including labeling and packaging, as well as safety requirements, environmental protection, control and acceptance methods - all this is included in GOST 32220-2013.

Also on the territory of the Russian Federation there is a document approved by the Commission of the Customs Union (Decision No. 299 dated May 28, 2010), containing uniform sanitary and epidemiological requirements for the quality and safety of food products.

You can familiarize yourself with the listed documents on the website of the reference legal system "ConsultantPlus" at www.consultant.ru.

Compliance with the requirements of regulatory documentation is the responsibility of each manufacturer. For violation of these requirements, according to the law "On the sanitary and epidemiological welfare of the population", administrative and criminal liability is provided.

Control and supervision in the field of drinking water production is carried out by the territorial bodies of Rospotrebnadzor.

It is useful to read which one is used. Production plan and cost of the line, search for sources of raw materials and execution of permits for the production of drinking mineral water.

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What do you need to start a business

To organize their own production, the entrepreneur has to go through several steps:

determine the assortment and select the source of raw materials. At the same time, it should be taken into account that water of the first category can be obtained from different sources, the highest - only from independent ones (from wells and springs);
purchase land;
issue a package of permits;
carry out preparatory work. In particular, if artesian water is supposed to be spilled, it is necessary to explore the subsoil, drill a well, and take a number of measures to ensure the sanitary protection of the source;
prepare premises for water treatment and bottling;
purchase and install the equipment necessary for the purification and bottling of drinking water;
to establish transport and logistics flows;
develop a strategy for introducing a new product to the market.

Some of these stages require separate consideration.

Obtaining a permit to use a natural water source is associated with high financial, labor and time costs.

So, in order to pour water from a well, you must first carry out an analysis of groundwater reserves and coordinate water consumption with the Federal Water Resources Agency. The next step is to obtain a document from Rospotrebnadzor confirming the possibility of setting up a sanitary protection zone at the site.

Then, at the Center for State Monitoring of the Subsoil Condition, it will be necessary to draw up a conclusion on the development of a well project. After that, you should apply to the Department of Subsoil Use with an application for obtaining a license for the right to use subsoil. In this case, the entrepreneur must have the following documents: cadastral passport of the site, title document for the land, gene. building plan, situational plan.

After passing the licensing procedure, it is allowed to start drilling.

Depending on the depth, two types of wells are distinguished: on sand (from 10 to 40 m) and on limestone (from 70 to 300 m). Sand wells are shallow and not suitable for industrial use.

The cost of drilling operations is on average about 1000 rubles/m to the water-containing layer located on the sand, and about 2000 rubles/m to the limestone. After drilling, the well must be equipped with a steel column.

Then you need to contact Rospotrebnadzor again in order to obtain an expert opinion on water quality. The service carries out sampling and conducts a complete laboratory analysis, as a result of which an appropriate document is issued -.

Now it is necessary to attend to the equipment of the sanitary protection zone. The territory measuring 60 × 60 m, on which the well is drilled, should be enclosed with a fence. This area should be free of buildings, pipelines and tall trees.

After arranging the zone, you can submit documents for a geological examination, and then register the water source. And only after passing all the above-mentioned preparatory measures, it is possible to put the object into operation and start its actual use.

Technology for the production of drinking water and the necessary equipment

Water is extracted from the well with the help of special submersible pumps and flows through pipes to the storage receiving tank. In close proximity to the location of the well (at a distance of no more than 150 m), a water treatment station and a bottling shop are usually located.

Training

Entering the water treatment site, artesian water goes through several stages of purification. First, iron removal and demanganation is performed - removal of excess iron and manganese salts from its composition.

The next step is water softening. Most often, the ion exchange method is used for this purpose, since it is considered the most effective.

Water, from which excess calcium and magnesium salts are removed with the help of an ion-exchange resin, enters pressure filters, where it undergoes mechanical and sorption purification. At this stage, harmful chemical compounds and impurities are removed from it. Activated carbon is usually used as a sorbent.

Then ultraviolet disinfection of water is carried out in special chambers made of stainless steel. The filters used at this stage do not change the chemical composition of the water. The destruction of dangerous bacteria (causative agents of diseases such as dysentery, cholera, poliomyelitis) is carried out without the addition of any toxic compounds.

The final stage of water treatment is conditioning - bringing the concentration of chemicals vital for humans to the required norm and stabilizing the liquid.

At the stage of preparing water for bottling, complex purification equipment is used. Production lines are equipped with pressure mechanical filtration units, which include several units (for aeration, demanganization, defluorination, ultraviolet disinfection, etc.), a set of pipelines and valves. As a rule, all operations are performed automatically, the system is controlled using the remote control.

Line capacity can reach 55 cubic meters. m/hour. To accommodate such installations, a room with an area of at least 50 square meters is required. m.

Bottling

Having passed the initial preparation, the water enters the preliminary storage tanks, and from there - for bottling. Bottling of finished drinking water can be carried out in large containers with a volume of 5, 10 and 19 liters, as well as in small bottles with a volume of 0.5, 1 and 1.5 liters.

For bottling water from a well into bottles, lines equipped with the following equipment are usually used:

device for preliminary washing of bottles;
automatic bottle loader;
filling machine;
thermotunnel for shrinking caps (element of the bottling line for bottles with a volume of 19 l for coolers);
capping machine (included in the package of lines for bottling bottles with screw caps).

The movement of bottles from one zone to another is carried out using belt conveyors. Additionally, the line can be equipped with a packaging machine. Large plants engaged in the production of drinking water also produce PET containers on their own. For this, special blowing equipment is installed.

Cost planning

To determine how profitable the production of drinking bottled water is, it is necessary to carry out preliminary calculations.

Calculation standards, overhead costs, cost estimates, products, revenue forecast - all this should be reflected in the financial plan of the project, the development of which is best entrusted to experts.

Approximate data on the main start-up costs are reflected in the following table:

These are very approximate data, which can be relied upon when using a well with a capacity of about 10 cubic meters as a source of raw materials. m/hour.

The current expenses of the enterprise include the cost of well maintenance, utility bills, taxes (including water tax), wages, costs for packaging and packaging of finished products, etc. (see).

The retail price of a five-liter bottle of drinking water of the highest category is on average 60 rubles, the wholesale price is about 45 rubles. With a capacity of 500 bottles per hour, the monthly production will be approximately 120,000 bottles (with one-shift operation and a shift duration of 8 hours).

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Real businessmen can do business out of anything, even out of thin air.

If you dream of joining the ranks of entrepreneurs, but you can’t decide what kind of activity to do, think about what people always and everywhere need?

These are food and, of course, water.

business on the water- easy to start, does not require large capital investments and quickly pays off.

The specifics of business on the water

In an unstable economic situation, it is quite difficult to find a business that would bring good money no matter what.

The business of selling drinking water just belongs to such types of entrepreneurial activity.

Today, companies supplying bottled water are experiencing a kind of boom, and experts predict that this trend will continue in the near future.

If you decide to join those who do business on the water, it will not be superfluous to learn about the features of this business sector:

The business, based on the production, bottling and delivery of drinking water, is recognized as one of the fastest growing.
In the last year alone, its share in Russia has increased by more than 40%.
On average, one office employee consumes half a liter of water per day and about 10 liters per year.
Just imagine how much money you can make if you develop a wide customer base.
The prices for drinking water and gasoline are not too different, but it is much easier to set up a water bottling company than an oil refinery.

Two business options on the water

If you want to do business on the water, you must decide what exactly your company will do, because there are two options for this type of entrepreneurial activity:

A plant that extracts water from a well, pours it into glass or plastic containers and delivers it to end customers.
Company for bottling and selling "foreign" water.

The first option is more expensive in terms of money and requires a lot of time to start, because you will need special equipment, qualified personnel, machinery, factory premises, the need to pay for expensive laboratory tests, and also special permits for extracting water from sources.

In addition, today it is quite difficult to find a free source of mineral or table water, which would not already be occupied by more efficient competitors.

If you do not have too much money, then it is better to start selling drinking water by concluding an appropriate agreement with the manufacturer.

This business can be done even by businessmen who do not have a large amount for start-up capital.

What should be the water to do business on it?

It doesn't take much effort to do something, much more is required to decide WHAT to do.
Elbert Hubbard

The business of selling bottled water is not as simple as it might seem at first glance.

Only water that complies with state standards is considered bottled, it is packed in hygienic containers and can be used by a person for drinking or cooking.

You can't just get tap water, bottle it up, and start delivering it to offices.

Wanting to save money, you will simply lose customers and destroy your business in the bud.

Drinking water should not contain more than 1% of various artificial additives (for example, flavors or essences).

If one of your clients conducts a chemical analysis of the drinking water supplied by you and finds out that it does not comply with GOST, then the least that can happen to you is the loss of a client, although everything can end up much worse, for example, by opening against you a criminal case on the fact of fraud.

The sale of drinking water cannot be carried out until you conclude an agreement with the manufacturer (a company that extracts water from wells) or purchase equipment that can completely purify water from harmful additives.

The first option is easier and cheaper for beginner businessmen.

Business on the water: advertising and customer search

The water selling business, like any other, needs good advertising, because the number of your customers depends on it, and, accordingly, the amount of profit.

In mass media.
With the help of outdoor advertising in places with high traffic.
Distribution of flyers and business cards.
In social networks and on the Internet forum of your city.

Since the main customers of companies selling drinking water are offices, a good publicity stunt would be to go around the office premises of your city with an offer to conclude an agreement with you for the supply of bottled water.

If you manage to get a few large customers who are satisfied with the quality of the water you supply, then word of mouth will advertise your water business in the future.

Calendar plan for starting a business on the water

It doesn't take long for you to start selling bottled drinking water.

Of course, you have to carry out the traditional stages of starting a business (registration, search for premises, purchasing equipment, hiring staff, advertising campaign, etc.), but all this will not take more than 3-4 months with the right approach.

Stage	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr
Registration
Contract with the manufacturer
Warehouse rent
Purchase of equipment and transport
Hiring
Advertising
Starting a business

Registration

You will not be able to conclude a formal contract with a drinking water producer until you legally register your business.

You can choose one of two forms (IP or LLC).

Both forms have both advantages and disadvantages.

The most acceptable form of taxation is UTII.

In addition, you will have to officially employ your employees (you will not be able to do business on the water on your own) and register a cash register.

room

Companies that deliver bottled water do not need luxurious offices, since you will communicate with customers mainly by phone, but what you definitely need to worry about is a warehouse with an area of at least 60 square meters.

It must be heated (the air temperature should not fall below +5 degrees) and air-conditioned (if the water is stored at a temperature higher than +20 degrees, then you risk dissatisfying customers by supplying them with warm water).

The location of your warehouse does not play a big role, the main thing is that it is not too far from your customers, otherwise you will incur high gas costs.

Its size depends on how many liters of water you are going to store in the warehouse and what volumes of supplies you are targeting.

You can negotiate with customers and accept applications directly from the warehouse by purchasing a minimum set of furniture and a telephone.

Equipment

In fact, the only thing you will have to spend a large amount on is the transport with which you will deliver drinking water.

If you are just starting to promote your business on the water, then it is quite enough to purchase one used "gazelle" for 300,000 rubles.

There is no need to equip a warehouse - bottles of water can be stored directly on the floor.

In addition to transport costs, there are some other equipment costs to expect:

Item of expenses	Qty	Cost (in rubles)	Total amount (in rubles)
Total:			100 000 rub.
Cash register	1	20 000	20
Telephone set	1	1 5000	1 5000
Mobile phone	1	5 000	5 000
Table	1	4 000	4 000
Chairs	3	2 000	6 000
Empty 20 l bottles	300	200	60 000
other			3 500

Staff

Many entrepreneurs, wanting to save money, want to do business on the water on their own (without assistants) or with only one assistant.

This is the wrong move.

Even at the initial stage, you should hire at least two team members: a driver and a forwarder.

You yourself will be able to take on administrative duties, taking orders, communicating with customers, bookkeeping.

In this case, the monthly cost of staff salaries will be as follows:

If your business starts to expand and you find that your employees cannot keep up with such a volume of orders for the delivery of drinking water, then you will have to purchase another car and hire another team consisting of a forwarder and a driver.

How much does it cost to open a business on the water?

The water selling business is not one of those start-ups that require a huge amount of money to start.

In fact, the biggest expense you have to incur is the purchase of a "gazelle" to deliver bottled water to homes and offices.

If you have such a car, then it is quite realistic to start doing business on the water, having only 100–125,000 rubles. starting capital.

If you don’t have a suitable car, then the amount of capital investment increases by another 300,000 rubles.

Do not forget about the mandatory monthly expenses that entrepreneurs who decide to do business on the water expect.

Their amount will fluctuate at the level of 60,000 rubles:

How promising is the water business and how much can you earn on it,

How much can you earn doing business on the water?

Experts estimate the profitability of the drinking water business at 15–25%. The purchase price of 1 liter of water is 2 rubles, but the selling price is 6-8 rubles.

That is, you buy a 20-liter bottle from the manufacturer for 40 rubles, and sell (let's take the average figures) for 140 rubles.

Let's say that you deliver 50 bottles a day and earn 7,000 rubles.

Your bottled water company operates with one day off a week, which means that in a month (given that you will have an average of 25 working days) you will earn 175,000 rubles.

Naturally, this is a "dirty" profit, because from this amount we need to subtract 50,000 rubles (purchase cost of water) and 60,000 rubles - the amount of expenses for servicing your business.

That is, you are left with a net profit of 65,000 rubles.

The amount of our capital investment (including the purchase of a car) was 425,000 rubles.

Earning 65,000 rubles a month, we can make our water business self-sustaining in 7-8 months if we do not spend too much time building a client base.

As you can see business on the water- a fairly cost-effective business that does not require any special knowledge, or the purchase of sophisticated equipment, or large investments.

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