Businesses Seeking Loan in Alotau

The business is located in Alotau and operates primarily in the used car dealership industry, specializing in importing and selling pre-owned vehicles locally. - Under the current operations, the business successfully sells approximately 5-6 used cars each month to the local market in Alotau, ensuring a steady cash flow. - Diversifying into agriculture, the business has initiated a cocoa plantation on 2 hectares of land with 1,000 cocoa trees already planted, which are expected to start yielding harvests from next year. - Targets international markets, including India, Australia, and New Zealand, leveraging these regions' high demand for cocoa products. - The company currently is in the process of setting up a fermentery and plans to expand further by constructing a warehouse to enhance its cocoa product storage and management capabilities. - With the new cocoa initiative, the business is optimistic to achieve an annual revenue of approximately 5.8 million, estimating a robust 20% EBITDA margin, demonstrating significant growth potential. - Seeking investment to facilitate this expansion into cocoa cultivation, this venture illustrates innovative cross-industry growth from car sales to agricultural wholesale, enhancing its revenue streams and market presence. - Business has an operating license for both dealership and cultivation. - Business generates high EBITDA from car sales but the loan will be used solely for cocoa cultivation. - Both verticals of the business will be operated under the same legal entity.

Agriculture consulting and cocoa farm management company, dedicated to empowering local farming communities. - Our focus is on community-based support for cocoa farmers, helping them increase their productivity and improve their livelihoods. - Currently, we manage over 5,000 cocoa trees across various farms. - We work closely with local farmers, providing them with essential farming tools, equipment, and high-quality cocoa seeds to enhance their cultivation practices. This also helps us procure the goods at a discounted price. - In addition to supplying resources, we offer expert consultation and continuous support, guiding farmers on sustainable farming methods and best practices in cocoa production. - Farmers who partner with us benefit from a structured post-harvest process. Once their cocoa is harvested, they supply the produce directly to us. - We manage the collection and quality control of the cocoa, ensuring it meets market standards. - The harvested produce is then sold exclusively to the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, which serves as our sole client. - This direct and transparent supply chain ensures that farmers receive a fair and stable income, while also fostering long-term agricultural sustainability in the community. - Our ambition is to scale this impact and reach the milestone of managing 100,000 cocoa trees by the next 5 years. - Through this expansion, we aim to support more farmers, boost local economies, and contribute significantly to the growth of the national cocoa industry. - Company has a valid tax and registration certificate in place. - The number of employees is high purposely to scale operations.

Organic coffee bean trading business. - We get the beans from local farmers and sell them directly to factories. - Currently supplying to 3+ factories. - We employ contract workers and part-time workers based on requirements. - The promoter has 3 years of experience. - Majority i. e. 25 % of the revenue is generated from coffee bean trading. - The company also operates a 26 seater bus within the town.

We provide services for custom clearance, mainly export and import of goods. - Also provide services for freight forwading. - Currently providing business services to 3 major clients. - This year we have been verbally awarded a contract that is yet to finalize with 2 clients. - We have also served the Government Printing office of Papua New Guinea. - Owner has 5 years of industry experience.

Subcontractor for: - Huaweii, PNG office doing genset and microwave installations. -Digicel PNG Ltd, doing minilink installations and OSP for fiber optics.