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 (company with limited liability). 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	–
Blowing machine plastic bottles volume from 0.5 to 10 l	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. Cost of equipment, finishing materials, different services may differ, because the executors 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.
• Warehouse Manager finished products– 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. Costs for wages reflect 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. It's connected with daily work 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 is increasing due to high temperature air 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 we can calculate the yield net profit which will be received within a 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 conditions.
• 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.

If you decide to start your business in the field of production, then the idea of ​​​​selling drinking water will surely interest you. Before starting the production and sale of goods, I want to note the significant pros and cons of this way of earning.

Benefits of a bottled drinking water business

• First, water is a commodity that belongs to the group food products. No person can go without fluid for a long time. Therefore, we can conclude that this product will always be in demand and relevant, and the business will drinking water cost-effective.
• Secondly, a big plus of this type of income is the organization of a business in almost any area. People's needs for purified, drinking water are only increasing, because the quality of water pipes is only getting worse every year. In this regard, drinking water from the tap will soon be generally impossible, so the prospects for the production and sale of bottled water will only increase.
• Thirdly, this type of business does not require relatively large financial investments, especially if your company will only sell drinking water, and not produce it.
• Fourthly, it is a quick payback. If you can compete in the market, you will soon recoup all the expenses spent on the business and get a clean and constant profit.

Disadvantages of the drinking water business

• The first significant disadvantage is a lot of competition in this area. A beginner, with only one idea and desire, without money, cannot break into such a difficult niche. Many firms have been specializing in this area for a long time and have been doing this business for many years.
• But do not despair, you must correctly analyze the demand and the level of competition in your city. Many firms sell quality goods, you will be able to stay and firmly gain a foothold in the market only by providing the consumer with a quality product at an affordable price.
• The second minus is the constant checks by the sanitary and epidemiological service of the conditions at your production and the quality of your products.
• Solid start-up capital. To start production, you will need an impressive amount of money. You can find partners for yourself, because it will be difficult for one to promote such a large-scale project.
• In general, competition is the main disadvantage of this business, if you are sure that you can handle it, then I recommend that you try to bring this idea to life.

Drinking water production business plan

Experienced businessmen know that a well-written business plan is half the battle. Therefore, at the initial stage, I recommend that you do just that.

What should be displayed in a business plan?

First, it is necessary to determine the profitability of the idea. To do this, analyze the level of demand and competition in your locality.

Secondly, it is necessary to correctly distribute the available funds. To do this, you need to have clear data regarding the costs of the project. All this will be displayed in the financial section.

Thirdly, it is the payback period of the business. The plan should indicate the approximate payback period of the project, the receipt of the first profit. This is necessary in order to navigate and not deviate from a clear plan of action. Also, this item will be of interest to investors, people who will be ready to invest in your business.

Documents for opening the production of drinking water?

The first step towards opening a bottled water production facility is legal registration.

• IP or LLC? To get started, you need to register with tax service how self employed(in case of sale) or how entity if you are a water producer.
• Certificates from the fire service and SES on the compliance of the equipment with all norms and quality standards.
• Certificate of quality used in the production of water (issued by the sanitary and epidemiological service).
• License for the right to engage in entrepreneurial activity (rental agreement for premises, equipment, your personal data). All documents must be notarized without fail.

Also in the future you will need to draw up agreements with water suppliers (if you do not produce it yourself), containers and other consumables.

Premises for rent

Your next step towards the implementation of the idea for the production of water will be the selection and rental of premises.

The area must meet the requirements and standards. Everything will depend on the volume of production.

The floor space includes:

• Place, area where water will be extracted (if it is included in the specifics of your enterprise);
• Separate rooms for liquid cleaning and spillage;
• Warehouse for storage of finished products
• Room for working staff.
• The premises must comply with all SES standards.

Location. It is best to rent a room outside the city, where rental prices are much lower, you can save a lot.

It is more profitable to open an enterprise for the production of drinking water in a big city, but due to the huge competition, you can try to find a profitable place near small settlements.

Equipment for the production of drinking water

In order to start production, you will need to purchase or rent equipment:

• For water purification (aeration system and dosing of reagents).
• For bottling
• Equipment for the manufacture of bottles (of course, this equipment is not necessary, you can do without it).

As extra income you can recycle plastic bottles by purchasing the appropriate equipment for this. Watch from which you will learn all the nuances of this type of activity.

Bottled water production

If you decide to develop a business in this direction, then you will need to purchase equipment for the manufacture of bottles, as well as for washing them, because the container will be reusable.

How this process takes place, you can see in the video:

Water production technology:

1. Drilling of an artesian well;
2. Purification of water using special coal or sand filters;
3. Correction of the level of minerals;
4. Disinfection with ultraviolet rays;
5. Water ozonation
6. Pouring water into containers

Sale of drinking water as a business

Supply contracts are concluded with consumers directly if you are a water producer. If your specialization is only the sale of water, then you first need to conclude agreements with manufacturers. It is best to choose several options, check the quality of the products. To do this, you need to request samples and analyze the water quality in the laboratory. A very important criterion for any businessman is the purchase price. You need to choose the most suitable option in the price range.

Costs

If your company is only engaged in the supply of drinking water to the house, then the costs will be as follows:

Room rental. You must rent a place where your products will be stored. For these purposes, any warehouse is suitable, even outside the city.

Transport. In order to deliver the goods, you will need to have vehicle. For these purposes, the most suitable option would be a gazelle. It is important that the car does not consume a lot of gasoline, so you should choose an economical and roomy option.

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 have to collect an impressive amount start-up capital because you can't 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 to 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 number 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 from detailed description 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.

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Legal aspects, equipment selection, assortment formation, premises requirements, production processes, sales. Complete financial calculations.

* Calculations use average data for Russia

1. PROJECT SUMMARY

The purpose of the project is to create an enterprise for the extraction and bottling of artesian water. The expediency of the project is due to the growing popularity of this product both for use in offices and for home use.

Location of production - x. Pukhlyakovsky, Rostov region. Sales region - Rostov-on-Don and Rostov region. Price segment - "Standard +". The production premises are supposed to be leased, delivery is carried out by our own transport. Distribution is through affiliate network shops. The trademark "VodoPukh" and the trademark are registered.

The project is attractive for investment, which is confirmed by financial calculations and the resulting integral performance indicators (Table 1).

Table 1. Integral project performance indicators

2. COMPANY AND INDUSTRY DESCRIPTION

The company carries out activities for the extraction and bottling of artesian water in 19-liter bottles. The main consumers of this product are organizations of any field of activity and any size; The use of bottled water for the needs of households in our country is not well developed, but it is gaining more and more popularity. Today, according to various sources, in Russia the consumption of bottled water per person is about 40 liters per month; in Europe, this figure is in the range of 100-150 liters. Thus, we can speak with full confidence about the significant growth potential of the industry. It should also be taken into account that Russia and, in particular, the Rostov region, have large reserves of fresh water, which has a positive effect on the cost of the final product.

According to Rosstat, more than 5,000 small and medium-sized businesses operate in the Rostov region. If we take the average number of enterprises in 20 people, it will be 100,000 potential customers. Based on the monthly water consumption of 40 liters per month, of which about 75% of the person consumes at the workplace, the total need for water supply for organizations is 100,000 * 40 * 0.75 = 3,000,000 liters per month. The number of households and their water consumption is extremely difficult to estimate, but it can be said that it is not less than the water consumption of organizations.

The competitive environment in the region is represented by three the largest suppliers, two of which both produce and distribute through the network own stores(1 and 3 own brands, respectively), and one is a distributor-aggregator that imports water from other regions into the region (7 brands in various price segments); in addition, there are about 10 regional manufacturers in the region that produce products of the budget segment and carry out distribution through the village grocery stores, as a rule, they are not present in large cities of the region.

The technological process includes the lifting of water from a pre-drilled well, its purification, softening and disinfection, and subsequent bottling. After that, water is delivered to the points of sale by own transport. The sale is carried out through a network of partner stores. The competitiveness of the enterprise is ensured by the high quality of purification and organoleptic properties of water, provided by high-quality water treatment.

3. DESCRIPTION OF GOODS

The enterprise extracts water from an artesian well located in the Pukhlyakovsky farm in the Rostov region. The water of this region is characterized by high softness, as well as low acidity and the content of metal impurities. By processing on special equipment, water is filtered, disinfected, and its organoleptic properties are increased.

The quality of bottled drinking water is regulated by SanPiN 2.1.4.1116-02. According to this regulation, all drinking water is divided into two categories: 1st category and the highest category. "VodoPukh" refers to the highest category, which will increase the profitability of the enterprise due to a higher sale price, and, accordingly, increase the marginal income of the enterprise.

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The quality and characteristics of VodoPuKh water are confirmed by independent laboratories in Rostov-on-Don. The main characteristics of water are given in Table. 2 in comparison with the requirements of SanPiN 2.1.4.1116-02.

Table 2. Comparative description of the main properties of water "VodoPukh"

In terms of safety chemical composition, organic, radiation and bacteriological contamination, as well as other parameters specified in the standard, "VodoPukh" fully complies with the requirements, significantly exceeding them in most parameters.

The water is bottled in 19 liter PET bottles with a handle. PET is being used as an alternative to the more common polycarbonate bottles, which, despite being more rigid and have a longer turnaround time, contain BPA, which negatively affects the taste of the water. The turnover of bottles, according to TO 2297-01-96201068-2008, is 50-60 cycles; in practice, the service life is 1.5-2 years. After that, the container must be disposed of.

The bottles are labeled with the corporate logo "VodoPukh", information about the manufacturer, water parameters and contact information partner stores.

4. SALES AND MARKETING

Water "VodoPukh" is sold through a network of retail outlets specializing directly in drinking water. At the time of the start of the project, the chain's assortment includes three trademarks of the "Standard" and "Premium" segments. "VodoPukh" occupies an intermediate niche, which significantly increases the competitiveness of the brand.

A cooperation agreement was signed with the network. Marketing and promotion of the brand is carried out by the trading network; all trade marks assortment are advertised equally. Financing of promotional events is shared, 20% is paid by the manufacturer "VodoPukh", 30% - by the manufacturer of other brands of the range, 50% - by the distributor. This distribution of shares (20/30) generally corresponds to the share of brands in total sales. The media plan is given in Table. 3.

Since the demand for drinking water is highly seasonal, advertising campaign planned for changes.

The sale of water by the distribution network is carried out both through outlets by self-delivery, and with home delivery by prior order. An order can be placed both by phone and through the network's website.

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As of January 2016, the share of the network in the total sales of bottled (19 l bottles) water is 15%. Due to the expansion of the range of water "VodoPukh" it is expected to increase the share to 20%.

5. PRODUCTION PLAN

The first stage of the project implementation is the drilling of a well in the territory adjacent to the x. Pukhlyakovsky, Rostov region. Water is extracted from the second aquifer; its depth is 120-150 m. The expected flow rate of the well is 90 m 3 /day. Exploration and drilling are carried out by a specialized company. The cost of work is given in Table. 4.

Table 4. The cost of works on the device of an artesian well

Water is supplied to a production facility located 50-70 m from the well, where bottling is carried out directly. The list of equipment is given in Table. 5.

Table 5. A set of equipment for filling water into 19-liter bottles

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The flow rate of the well exceeds the volume of water required during the first two years of the project. The volume of production is dictated by volumes retail sales. The average production volume in the first two years is 10,000 liters per day. The warehouse needs to maintain a constant stock to cover a two-day demand. Three light trucks with a carrying capacity of 1.5 tons are used to transport water from the place of production to the points of sale.

Required area of ​​the production site - 50 sq.m., warehouse - 80 sq.m. The number of production workers is 4 people. The number of auxiliary and warehouse workers - 3 people. The full staffing table is given in Table. 6. The production plan is given in App. 5.

All workplaces are certified in accordance with the law, ensuring maximum safety and availability of labor protection equipment.

6. ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN

All administrative and management functions are performed individual entrepreneur. For organization effective work he needs to have a general knowledge of entrepreneurship, tax law and accounting. Knowledge of detailed knowledge of production technology and labor protection is also important. Technology training is carried out by the equipment supplier within 2 working days after the installation of the equipment directly at the production site.

Table 6 staffing and payroll

All employees are directly subordinate to the owner of the enterprise.

Loaders perform both work on the territory of production, and work on the road when unloading cars on outlets. The dispatcher receives orders from the distributor, and also plans the route of the vehicles.

Bottled water is in consistently high demand. The business of extracting and selling it requires quite high initial investment, but the subsequent costs are relatively low. For the enterprise, it is necessary to build an artesian well, as well as purchase equipment for the preparation and bottling of water.

Many people prefer to buy bottled drinking water

Where to begin?

The business of bottling drinking water from a well requires preliminary preparation, which includes:

1. The study of aquifers of the soil. The depth of artesian waters varies within 100-1000 m. The site for the object is selected based on the possible construction costs and logistics costs.
2. Drawing up a business plan. At this stage, the market capacity, preferences of potential buyers are studied, possible risks, the amount of starting capital and so on.
3. Official registration of the enterprise and obtaining permits.
4. Purchase and installation of equipment.
5. marketing campaign. The consumer must learn about the very existence of a new product on the market and its advantages over competing offerings.

Preliminary survey

Water production as a business is directly dependent on local natural conditions. Preliminary studies begin with the study of maps of general geological exploration. Areas with the smallest depth of artesian waters are selected. At the same time, the structure of the soil should also ensure the minimum cost of construction work. So, if possible, territories with stony and marshy soils are excluded. It is necessary to select several sites at once, and then gradually narrow the list depending on:

• location of highways. Independent construction or modernization of access roads significantly increases the cost of implementing a business project;
• distance from populated areas. Delivery of finished products to consumers should take place along the shortest route. Finally, it is difficult for the service personnel themselves to get to a well located far from their place of residence and passenger transport routes;
• locations of other buildings. The selected site may be already occupied or it may not be possible to rent it;
• designated purpose earth.

Note: in accordance with the requirements of the legislation, each site must be used depending on its category and purpose. In this case, attention should be paid to industrial lands.

Next, you need to personally inspect each site in order to stop at the final version. Perhaps, in the process of searching, it will be possible to purchase a finished well. After agreement with the owner of the land, it is necessary to conduct exploratory drilling and make a preliminary analysis of the fluid.

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Business planning

The business plan for the production of drinking water provides for an analysis of:

• promising areas of activity - office maintenance, sales of products through retail chains, work with the budget institutions, for example, schools or hospitals, etc.;
• the local market - the presence of competitors, the shortcomings of their strategy, a potentially monopoly position in certain areas;
• goals, objectives, development strategy - the enterprise should gain a foothold only within the framework of a single settlement, the entire region, perhaps there are prospects for entering the international market (in particular, if a source with unique healing properties is being developed);
• the amount of start-up capital - it consists of the costs of registering an enterprise, construction works, purchase and installation of equipment, wages, rental payments up to the start of making a profit;
• indicative terms of self-sufficiency;
• potential risks - the probability of natural disasters, errors in initial planning, unexpected changes in the external environment (prohibition, restriction or change in rules) should be taken into account certain types activities, use of the site under federal projects etc.);
• exit strategies - if the enterprise fails, it is necessary to sell the existing equipment with minimal losses, and also provide for the possibility of returning borrowed funds.

Business registration

For small businesses, the preferred organizational and legal forms are:

• individual entrepreneurship (IP)- registration and liquidation require lower costs, but for emerging risks one has to respond with all personal property;
• limited liability company (LLC)- a more voluminous package of documents will be required (charter, minutes of the meeting or decision sole founder), registration and liquidation take longer.

However, for arising obligations, a company participant is liable only in the amount of a share in the authorized capital. Also, an enterprise can be organized by more than one person. Next you need:

• purchase or lease a suitable plot of land;
  obtain a license for the right to use subsoil;
• calculate the total volume of water consumed - this is within the authority of the Federal Agency for Water Resources;
• obtain the conclusion of Rospotrebnadzor that the operated land plot is suitable for organizing a sanitary zone (it is a square with a side of 60 m, in some cases - 30 m);
• obtain an opinion on well design;
• order a well project;
• complete construction work;
• accept the well into operation, at this stage the members of the commission for state acceptance also check the quality of the fluid;
• put the well on state registration;
• organize a sanitary zone;
• conduct a state geological examination.

Note: these activities are costly and time consuming, so it is possible to purchase water from third party suppliers.

Equipment list

To organize a business for the sale of water, you will need the following equipment:

• well;
• metal well or caisson;
• pump;
• water treatment systems that correct the chemical and microbiological composition of the produced water;
• storage tank;
• device for pouring water into containers;
• installation for disinfection of containers.