You can contact us through our page or email to info@bradchelinvestments.com or call 020-2306839 and talk to Maureen
We Focus on providing quality, fortified Nutritional drinks and supplements with all the required/mandatory Daily Micro nutrient Values. All our products are fortified with more than the basic Nutrients to ensure that all our clients live a healthy life right from conception. Our Core Business is to supply Homes and Humanitarian Agencies with quality Supplementary Nutritional food Therapies including Precooked Fortified Porridges, CSB,RUTF, RUSF and Soy based drinks.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
All the best for the coming week
We wish you all a blessed week ahead. For those with whom our paths will cross this week we trust that we will be a blessing to you and that we will be able to serve you to your satisfaction and meet your expectations well enough to tell a friend..
You can contact us through our page or email to info@bradchelinvestments.com or call 020-2306839 and talk to Maureen
You can contact us through our page or email to info@bradchelinvestments.com or call 020-2306839 and talk to Maureen
Saturday, May 17, 2014
My Journey 4 (Challenges with Financing and a CSR project from my class)
Setting up a business is quite challenging and very involving, I just did not realize this until now that I have fully immersed myself into this whole process that I had to take time off my blog to attend to the many demanding activities that need my attention. For one day I threw everything down and decided not to do anything at all not even responding to calls on my phone I just slept out of exhaustion and frustration.
I am also appreciating my passion and the fact that I believe strongly in what I am doing and its potential that I had to wake up the following day and push on.
I have reached a place where I need to now bring in the supplies and get off the sampling and start targeting actual sales. However Financing is quite a challenge since I have to balance between loose cargo shipment costs if I bring in a few (100 cartons) and bringing in a full container that best utilizes and minimizes the costs as a result of one consignment.
I have learnt with so much disappointment that in Kenya most people are wary of financing a new business even when they agree that the business has potential and would like to be associated with it but in future.
I was visibly annoyed when one institution in the process of negotiating and failing to come to an agreement later on sent me an email requesting that I advise when we launch the products and that they would want to have a presence in the launch. I have not responded to the mail to date, and have been wondering what do they take me for?
The other alternative that was open and I seriously thought about it was short term financing which I could not believe the rates charged of up to 15% per month and I kept asking myself do they mean to tell me that I will only be working for them seriously, so what do my clients get and how do I cover my operations costs.
This has delayed my launch as I work through the financing. Thanks to me family that has raised part of the capital and I have to work through the balance to make commercial sense. In the meantime I have to go back to crowd funding and run a serious campaign (anyone out there who can help me manage the campaign and raised the required funds i am open to your support and help with this part) to get funds shortly since I believe I am on the right track and this can work. My link is https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/8jpp5/ab/93CTRd and would encourage you all to start contributing and be part of my success and story.
To divert a bit to other things happening in my life as I balance my duties as a mother, a wife, lately a business woman and a Student, Monday classes resumed for the summer semester and the last semester for me before my graduation in Organization Development in August 2014.
I am taking this class on Project and Fundraising and part of the course work requirement is to develop a proposal for a community based project that will benefit a community. I have decided to stretch if further and do a proposal based on my entrepreneurship business model that will build reading rooms for young people to be able to access modern reading facilities after school hours.
I have done a draft and hope to share this with well wishers and donors. I will also tie this to my Fundraising campaign https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/8jpp5/ab/93CTRd that will eventually see that the full amount of funds raised will be channeled towards this worthy cause.
This gives me more reason to ensure that the business is a success and sustains itself enough to allow me withdraw all the monies received through my campaign from the business to benefit a young person by providing them with a safe, secure and modern facility to study after school hours or during school holidays now that tuition has been banned by the government.
Today is Saturday and I need to place my orders yet I still have to raise 1/4 of the balance and I have no idea where from. I need a miracle by Monday morning and my contacts interested in the products have started calling for follow up meetings next week. I Trust that God will make a way in this and Monday 19th I will surely confirm the order to arrive on time for the launch for 2nd June.
For more info call us on 020 2306839 or drop an email info@bradchelinvestments.com (email is faster)
Coming up are plans for the launch and products
I am also appreciating my passion and the fact that I believe strongly in what I am doing and its potential that I had to wake up the following day and push on.
I have reached a place where I need to now bring in the supplies and get off the sampling and start targeting actual sales. However Financing is quite a challenge since I have to balance between loose cargo shipment costs if I bring in a few (100 cartons) and bringing in a full container that best utilizes and minimizes the costs as a result of one consignment.
I have learnt with so much disappointment that in Kenya most people are wary of financing a new business even when they agree that the business has potential and would like to be associated with it but in future.
I was visibly annoyed when one institution in the process of negotiating and failing to come to an agreement later on sent me an email requesting that I advise when we launch the products and that they would want to have a presence in the launch. I have not responded to the mail to date, and have been wondering what do they take me for?
The other alternative that was open and I seriously thought about it was short term financing which I could not believe the rates charged of up to 15% per month and I kept asking myself do they mean to tell me that I will only be working for them seriously, so what do my clients get and how do I cover my operations costs.
This has delayed my launch as I work through the financing. Thanks to me family that has raised part of the capital and I have to work through the balance to make commercial sense. In the meantime I have to go back to crowd funding and run a serious campaign (anyone out there who can help me manage the campaign and raised the required funds i am open to your support and help with this part) to get funds shortly since I believe I am on the right track and this can work. My link is https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/8jpp5/ab/93CTRd and would encourage you all to start contributing and be part of my success and story.
To divert a bit to other things happening in my life as I balance my duties as a mother, a wife, lately a business woman and a Student, Monday classes resumed for the summer semester and the last semester for me before my graduation in Organization Development in August 2014.
I am taking this class on Project and Fundraising and part of the course work requirement is to develop a proposal for a community based project that will benefit a community. I have decided to stretch if further and do a proposal based on my entrepreneurship business model that will build reading rooms for young people to be able to access modern reading facilities after school hours.
I have done a draft and hope to share this with well wishers and donors. I will also tie this to my Fundraising campaign https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/8jpp5/ab/93CTRd that will eventually see that the full amount of funds raised will be channeled towards this worthy cause.
This gives me more reason to ensure that the business is a success and sustains itself enough to allow me withdraw all the monies received through my campaign from the business to benefit a young person by providing them with a safe, secure and modern facility to study after school hours or during school holidays now that tuition has been banned by the government.
Today is Saturday and I need to place my orders yet I still have to raise 1/4 of the balance and I have no idea where from. I need a miracle by Monday morning and my contacts interested in the products have started calling for follow up meetings next week. I Trust that God will make a way in this and Monday 19th I will surely confirm the order to arrive on time for the launch for 2nd June.
For more info call us on 020 2306839 or drop an email info@bradchelinvestments.com (email is faster)
Coming up are plans for the launch and products
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Coming Soon
Coming to a store, shop or supermarket next to you is:
Rice Milk- powder, soluble in cold water with added vitamins and minerals, gluten and cholesterol free, naturally lactose free food. Enjoy as the healthy alternative to milk.
Plain Lactose free Soy Milk powder, soluble in cold water with added vitamins and minerals, gluten and cholesterol free with less than 2.4grams of fat per 100ml and a source of vitamins. Enjoy as the healthy alternative to milk.
Low Fat Soy Milk powder, soluble in cold water with added vitamins and minerals, gluten and cholesterol free with 1.2grams of fat per 100ml, naturally lactose free food. Enjoy as the healthy alternative to milk.
Soy Milk PLUS – Casein Free powder, soluble in cold water with added vitamins and minerals, gluten and cholesterol free. It is a source of vitamins, high in protein and is a naturally dairy free food. It is low GI and suitable for Diabetics and Vegans. Soy Milk Plus has been tested by the Glycaemic Foundation of South Africa and found to have a low GI value. The product also complies with the specification for the Often Foods (Green) GIFSA and Diabetes South Africa endorsement logos. Enjoy as the healthy alternative to milk
Call 020 2306839 or info@bradchelinvestments.com for more information
Rice Milk- powder, soluble in cold water with added vitamins and minerals, gluten and cholesterol free, naturally lactose free food. Enjoy as the healthy alternative to milk.
Plain Lactose free Soy Milk powder, soluble in cold water with added vitamins and minerals, gluten and cholesterol free with less than 2.4grams of fat per 100ml and a source of vitamins. Enjoy as the healthy alternative to milk.
Low Fat Soy Milk powder, soluble in cold water with added vitamins and minerals, gluten and cholesterol free with 1.2grams of fat per 100ml, naturally lactose free food. Enjoy as the healthy alternative to milk.
Soy Milk PLUS – Casein Free powder, soluble in cold water with added vitamins and minerals, gluten and cholesterol free. It is a source of vitamins, high in protein and is a naturally dairy free food. It is low GI and suitable for Diabetics and Vegans. Soy Milk Plus has been tested by the Glycaemic Foundation of South Africa and found to have a low GI value. The product also complies with the specification for the Often Foods (Green) GIFSA and Diabetes South Africa endorsement logos. Enjoy as the healthy alternative to milk
Call 020 2306839 or info@bradchelinvestments.com for more information
Saturday, May 10, 2014
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS OFFERING FOR HEALTH & NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Diva Nutritional supplements for treatment of malnutrition and those at risk of developing malnutrition, immune booster for patients with compromised immunity and convalescing patients. The products provide 100% NRV's of all vitamins, minerals and trace elements.. per 1.5ml of Nutrimils' and 1ltre of Philani Porridges'.
Benefit from the nutritional value of Soya and maize in the precooked Philani Yabantwana (children 1-10yrs) and Philani (adults)Porridges (mix with hot water and ready to go) 2 servings a day for children and one serving for adults ( one serving is equivalent to 100gm for every 250ml hot water) giving 100% NRV per serving.
Full and Complete Soya Goodness in each glass of Nutrimil Junior (children 1-10 yrs)and Nutrimil (adults) mix with cold water and ready to drink 2 servings a day for children and one serving for adults giving 16% NRV per serving.
Ideal for Health and Nutritional projects by humanitarian organizations, health facilities and hospitals. Pricing is fair and discounted for humanitarian agencies and local PBO responding to the current drought and malnutrition, each batch manufactured directly on request, delivery done when product is more than 80% shelf life, delivery within 20 days.
Ideal for Health and Nutritional projects by humanitarian organizations, health facilities and hospitals. Pricing is fair and discounted for humanitarian agencies and local PBO responding to the current drought and malnutrition, each batch manufactured directly on request, delivery done when product is more than 80% shelf life, delivery within 20 days.
Call us for your orders on 020 2306839 or email info@bradchelinvestments.com.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Sighhhhhhh..................
One piece at a time and the whole puzzle will be complete. Had a serious breakthrough after reading interesting articles on Entrepreneurship that helped me move to the next level. I finally realized that i had to move from "introduction" and "start-up" mentality to allow me get to the real business.
Will tell you tomorrow what decisions and actions i took including placing an order for 100 cartons of the Philani Porridges and Soya Milk and my worry on financing given my projection, my crowd funding that has not taken off yet https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/8jpp5/ab/93CTRd , my dilemma on two locations which i really would love to see have a reading room (which location goes first- Mavoko or Siaya)
info@bradchelinvestments.com or call +254 020 2306839 to place your order, the first 100 cartons arrive in 15 days time.
Will tell you tomorrow what decisions and actions i took including placing an order for 100 cartons of the Philani Porridges and Soya Milk and my worry on financing given my projection, my crowd funding that has not taken off yet https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/8jpp5/ab/93CTRd , my dilemma on two locations which i really would love to see have a reading room (which location goes first- Mavoko or Siaya)
info@bradchelinvestments.com or call +254 020 2306839 to place your order, the first 100 cartons arrive in 15 days time.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
My Journey 3 (Last week of April)
More Visits and Office
Buoyed by the meetings with regulatory authorities including Pharmacy and poisons board that also were helpful even though they referred us back to Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) as the main agency we require approval from, we decided to get back to our planned visits.
My First very encouraging and successful meeting as a person was a meeting with Kenya Red Cross Nutritionist who listened to us and were willing to give us a chance. This lady who happened to be my namesake was very articulate, clear and open minded after looking at the Nutritional Values of the products. We agreed on meeting with them after we get the KEBS and MOH (Ministry Of Health) approval then we can have a discussion and identify an area in of their operational locations that we can partner with them and supply our products to affected persons. This is a good start and was one of my best moments as i start this journey. I will update you how this goes. Thank You KRC staff for your support and confidence.
Next stop was a hospital along Ngong Road, (and let me take this opportunity to say that face to face visits brings out the best in both parties unlike phone conversations that have no commitment or personal warmth) and was with noting that it had really expanded compared to the last time i visited in 2002/2003. The nutritionist was a very warm, receptive and attentive lady that gave us all her attention on short notice. With this visit i learnt that the product that they were using CSB felt flat and some of their patients were flatly refusing to take the same. Here we were giving a different option, nice smelling, sweet and already precooked. The pre-cooked part worked well for her as they receive visits from some patients who are very poor and could save on the fuel required as the Philani's needs only water to mix it with then its ready for use.The meeting was fruitful and we left the larger pack samples but agreed to send her samples in 100gms sachets for testing by several patients individually as the larger pack was not convenient. We expect to have these sent to the hospital this coming week as soon as we get them from South Africa.
Another encouraging stop that crowned my first month experience is the last visit on Thursday to another hospital and the response was the same as above. However this went a step ahead and we had one patient who is lactose intolerant try out our product and we will get a response at the end of this coming week from the hospital on efficacy.
It is good to also note at this point that trials on the products have been done successfully in South Africa and several other countries in that region and products approved for use by their national governments for addressing malnutrition and patients with low immunity as immunity booster.
In other developments to build credibility and seriousness i decided to acquire an office in Parklands as most of my target clients value stability, Credibility and part of building the required confidence in us it became necessary. Having worked in Humanitarian Logistics, part of the requirement is that the Procurement or Tender committee should be able to visit and confirm that the supplier they are dealing with has a traceable confirmed location and is duly registered with all authorities. Some people may argue that as a start up you can work from home, from your laptop anywhere there is internet but for my line of business credibility and proof of existence actually goes a long way.
We have been able to produce official business cards that we use during our visits, have an official website (that needs reworking), we have a presence on most social media sites, and with my two Volunteer sisters we are praying for better things in the coming month having worked for 3 months without any pay as we set up and make our presence felt.
Special Thanks to Diva Nutritional Products (http://www.diva.co.za/) and specifically Etienne DuPlessis for the partnership that allows us to be the distributors in East and Central Africa Region and the support in terms of information and product dispatch.
Spread word to all that we are around and are ready to supply Nutrition, health projects both for government and Humanitarian Organizations especially we are currently looking to get orders for the current humanitarian response in South Sudan.
For prices and deliveries call us on +254 20 2306839 or info@bradchelinvetsments.com
Buoyed by the meetings with regulatory authorities including Pharmacy and poisons board that also were helpful even though they referred us back to Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) as the main agency we require approval from, we decided to get back to our planned visits.
My First very encouraging and successful meeting as a person was a meeting with Kenya Red Cross Nutritionist who listened to us and were willing to give us a chance. This lady who happened to be my namesake was very articulate, clear and open minded after looking at the Nutritional Values of the products. We agreed on meeting with them after we get the KEBS and MOH (Ministry Of Health) approval then we can have a discussion and identify an area in of their operational locations that we can partner with them and supply our products to affected persons. This is a good start and was one of my best moments as i start this journey. I will update you how this goes. Thank You KRC staff for your support and confidence.
Next stop was a hospital along Ngong Road, (and let me take this opportunity to say that face to face visits brings out the best in both parties unlike phone conversations that have no commitment or personal warmth) and was with noting that it had really expanded compared to the last time i visited in 2002/2003. The nutritionist was a very warm, receptive and attentive lady that gave us all her attention on short notice. With this visit i learnt that the product that they were using CSB felt flat and some of their patients were flatly refusing to take the same. Here we were giving a different option, nice smelling, sweet and already precooked. The pre-cooked part worked well for her as they receive visits from some patients who are very poor and could save on the fuel required as the Philani's needs only water to mix it with then its ready for use.The meeting was fruitful and we left the larger pack samples but agreed to send her samples in 100gms sachets for testing by several patients individually as the larger pack was not convenient. We expect to have these sent to the hospital this coming week as soon as we get them from South Africa.
Another encouraging stop that crowned my first month experience is the last visit on Thursday to another hospital and the response was the same as above. However this went a step ahead and we had one patient who is lactose intolerant try out our product and we will get a response at the end of this coming week from the hospital on efficacy.
It is good to also note at this point that trials on the products have been done successfully in South Africa and several other countries in that region and products approved for use by their national governments for addressing malnutrition and patients with low immunity as immunity booster.
In other developments to build credibility and seriousness i decided to acquire an office in Parklands as most of my target clients value stability, Credibility and part of building the required confidence in us it became necessary. Having worked in Humanitarian Logistics, part of the requirement is that the Procurement or Tender committee should be able to visit and confirm that the supplier they are dealing with has a traceable confirmed location and is duly registered with all authorities. Some people may argue that as a start up you can work from home, from your laptop anywhere there is internet but for my line of business credibility and proof of existence actually goes a long way.
We have been able to produce official business cards that we use during our visits, have an official website (that needs reworking), we have a presence on most social media sites, and with my two Volunteer sisters we are praying for better things in the coming month having worked for 3 months without any pay as we set up and make our presence felt.
Special Thanks to Diva Nutritional Products (http://www.diva.co.za/) and specifically Etienne DuPlessis for the partnership that allows us to be the distributors in East and Central Africa Region and the support in terms of information and product dispatch.
Spread word to all that we are around and are ready to supply Nutrition, health projects both for government and Humanitarian Organizations especially we are currently looking to get orders for the current humanitarian response in South Sudan.
For prices and deliveries call us on +254 20 2306839 or info@bradchelinvetsments.com
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