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Current Situation
Which best describes you today?
Pillar 1: Records
Do you keep a daily ledger of every expense and income on your business?
Pillar 2: Market Pre-Validation
Do you have confirmed buyers or written sales agreements before starting production?
Pillar 3: Operational SOPs
Do you have written procedures so the business can run perfectly in your absence?
Pillar 4: Value Proposition
Can you state clearly why a customer should buy from you instead of a cheaper competitor?
Pillar 5: Unit Economics
Do you know the EXACT cost to produce a single unit (e.g. 1kg of fish or 1 bag of maize)?
Pillar 6: Risk Mitigation
Do you have a formal contingency plan or insurance for unforeseen disasters?
Pillar 7: Technical Optimization
Do you use data to decide your production quantities?
Pillar 8: Sales Strategy
Do you have a dedicated weekly budget or system for reaching new customers?
Pillar 9: Post-Harvest Management
Do you have an active strategy to reduce waste or add value (processing) after harvest?
Pillar 10: Legal
Is your venture registered with separate personal and business bank accounts?
Diaspora Pillar 1: Local Management
Who will be responsible for the daily management of your investment on the ground?
Diaspora Pillar 2: Remote Oversight
Do you have a system to verify activities without being physically present?
Diaspora Pillar 3: Financial Accountability
Will investment capital be managed through a dedicated business account?
Diaspora Pillar 4: Investment Nature
How do you view this venture in terms of your portfolio?
Diaspora Pillar 5: Market Validation
Have you identified a specific off-taker (buyer)?
Diaspora Pillar 6: Land Security
Is the land legally registered in your name with a cleared search?
Diaspora Pillar 7: Unit Economics
Do you know the exact cost of production and projected profit margin?
Diaspora Pillar 8: Standard Operating Procedures
Will there be written manuals (SOPs) governing the project?
Diaspora Pillar 9: Risk Mitigation
Is there a local technical expert on standby for emergencies?
Diaspora Pillar 10: Regulatory Compliance
Are you aware of the permits needed to sell commercially?
Readiness 1: Market Validation
Have you identified a niche and confirmed demand?
Readiness 2: Business Structure
Do you have a written business model?
Readiness 3: Technical Competence
Have you undergone formal training or internship?
Readiness 4: Land & Site Security
Access to secured production site?
Readiness 5: Startup Capital
Minimum required capital ready?
Readiness 6: Input Sourcing
Vetted reliable suppliers?
Readiness 7: Unit Economics
Exact cost of production per unit?
Readiness 8: Regulatory Awareness
Aware of permits (FDA, GSA)?
Readiness 9: Labor Management
Plan for hiring and managing labor?
Readiness 10: Risk Mitigation
Contingency plan for biological/market risks?
Desired Outcome
What is your primary goal for the next 12 months?
The Main Obstacle
What is the biggest thing stopping you?
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