Some challenges to consider when selling water

[Johnson2468]

There is a significant investment required to set up and maintain a bottling or purification facility, including costs for equipment, packaging, and distribution. There is a lot of competition in the market, as there are many other companies selling water. To be successful in this business, it is important to have a strong brand and marketing strategy to differentiate yourself from the competition and create a loyal customer base.

 

[gammarays]

Distribution is one aspect not to be overlooked when doing water business. It's important to distribute early to consumers to beat your competitors.

 

[flower]

The major challenges that you're going through encounter is that transportation system, because in my country, the roads are very bad and you will spend a lot of money in repairing your Van and distributing the water.

 

[Springtime]

Indeed, other than producing the distilled water, the logistics of distribution should be well planned. Competition is also fierce. In my location, a few large companies occupy over 80 percent of the market share in the commercial sector.

 

[LoukiaCharilaou]

It is a profitable business but your prices must be competitive in order to survive.

 

[IB D]

I think the major challenge would be the ability to sell out and turn over. You have to remember that it's shelf life is very short.

 

[Magnus2022]

Transportation challenge is one of the major challenges you can encounter especially if you are in countries that don't have good road network. Another likely challenge is not been able to find hard working workers.

 

[Shavkat]

It is better to find a location that there is only a few water stations. In this way, you can able to compete with them fair and square in the field of business.

 

[Imran Noori]

You also need to find locations with a high demand for water.

 

[SHAHID987]

Competition
There is a high level of competition in the bottled water market, making it difficult to differentiate and stand out.
Price
Water is a commodity, and consumers often have many affordable options, making it challenging to charge premium prices.
Sustainability
Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of bottled water and may prefer more eco-friendly options.
Regulations
Bottled water is subject to various regulations, such as labeling and quality standards, that must be met to ensure safety and authenticity.
Transportation
Shipping bottled water can be expensive and logistically challenging, especially for long distances or remote locations.
Consumer Awareness
Educating and building brand awareness among consumers is crucial for success, as well as communicating the value of the product over alternatives.

 

[gammarays]

I think if you're in the business of selling packaged water, your concern should be competition. You have to supply yours very early and give discounts.

 

[Heatman]

You must make sure that the government approved your business otherwise they will close your business down and sue you to court.

 

[jetsaints30]

Theres so many brands out there selling water and it can be tough to stand out from the crowd. But hey that just means we need to find unique ways to market our product and make it stand out.

 

[Reedex]

In my locality, the challenges to encounter when selling water is transportation problems because there are lots of bad roads.

 

[Shavkat]

Transportation challenge is one of the major challenges you can encounter especially if you are in countries that don't have good road network. Another likely challenge is not been able to find hard working workers.

You are so right with this matter. We also have to consider the road conditions of where the water station is located. At some point, it is really hard to find a hard working worker or workers nowadays. We need to compensate them well to accept the job.

 

[Heatman]

In my locality, the challenges to encounter when selling water is transportation problems because there are lots of bad roads.

It is not just selling of water that bad roads affect because it affects all businesses generally because it makes getting your product to your customers very difficult.

 

[Niyi Briggs]

The major challenges with this business is that the cost of replacing the pumping machine if it spoils is very expensive. And also, it is power demanding. You should have a power generating set.

 

[Shavkat]

The major challenges with this business is that the cost of replacing the pumping machine if it spoils is very expensive. And also, it is power demanding. You should have a power generating set.

It would be challenging if the water station is located in a far-flung area. It means that it will take a lot of time to deliver the drinkable water to their customers. Another one, if the tap water is not available, it is a big problem. Deep-well water is not ideal for this business.

 

[eldavis]

One aspect you should also consider is the source of the water. I have heard cases of people selling water that has taste or smell, which is not supposed to be so. Find a very pure source to produce and sell your water.