Q & A Profile Feature

CREATIVITY IN RUNNING BUSSINESS AT NYAMALANGO

By Naomi William  

Business is among the things which give people the income for running their daily life. Gabriel Francis who is famously known as “VUVUZELA” is a businessman at Nyamalango and Malimbe area engaging in selling Chips.

Many students like the service he offers, because the product is in good quality. Students appreciate the service provided by Vuvuzela compared to other places where Chips is served. He also acknowledges other Chips sellers are trying to copy what he is providing but they failed to do so.

What kind of spices do you use when preparing Chicken which makes them exceptional?

During preliminary preparation of the chicken I use various spices like ginger, garlic, masala and tumeric. Also the package used is more attractive compared to others because I always use foil paper and I also change the oil which was used in frying the potatoes the previous day in order for the product to look good.

 How do you prepare your vegetable salad which attracts customers?

First, I have three types of pickle which are cooked salad, tomato itself and the attractive shapes of cucumber which are cut into different styles and shapes. Also there are carrots, onions and bell peppers which are mixed to make flavor.  

Which challenges do you face in your business regardless the large number of customers you have?

Some customers complain due to the delaying of the service offered due to the large number of customers. Also others shift from my business and this is due to the overcrowded of customer. But the greatest challenge is when the students are on holiday the business stops because my major customers are students.

How much do you earn per day?

The income differs from that of Nyamalango and Malimbe. For Nyamalango during lecture days I get three hundred thousand Tanzania shillings (Tsh 300,000) and for Malimbe I get four hundred thousand and fifty thousand Tanzania shillings (Tsh450,000) per day. But during holiday in both places of Nyamalango and Malimbe I get the sum of one hundred thousand only (Tsh 100,000).

What is your advice to anyone wanting to venture in the business of selling Chips?

For anyone who wants to join this business, they should incorporate their individual creativity and do not copy what others are already doing. They should be genuine so that they can grab the attention of the customers.