Kairetu Jenny is the CEO and Founder of Habibi Taxis Limited, a company that provides transport services, including running errands, transporting students to school, delivering packages, and offering diverse transport services along this line.
Is Transport a Good Biz?
What factors to consider when starting transport biz?
Passion ndio ilidrive Kairetu ku venture kwa hii biz. Immediately after high school ali join driving school, starting her journey as an online cab driver through partnership agreement, because initially, she didn't have a car. After 6 months ndio alimanage ku buy her own locally used car, Suzuki Swift, for around 580k. Later, ali scale up, by selling the Suzuki Swift, na with a bank loan, aka-buy a new one costing her 1.6M.
What advice regarding loans?
Important note from Kairetu nikuwa, wasee wengi u-grow though loans. Loans ufanya msee akuwe discipled. At the same time, it’s not just for anyone, but for risk takers, wenye wako willing kuji push ndio waget hio growth.
How much money can you make in transport biz?
On a bad day, Kairetu makes a profit ya around 2k, na on a good day ana-make hadi 30k. Hii ni exclusive all expenses. Determinant factor ni zile trips una get hio day.
What factors should be considered when creating a biz name?
Kairetu chose “Habibi” juu ni common na friendly term. Pia ina represent her gender, an idea yenye, ina her own feeling, inasaidia clients ku connect na her biz as a female-owned.
What is so great about running a transport biz?
Transport with a purpose, ni word Kareitu takes pride in. Beside kubeba clients, she also helps ku-solve their personal problems/issue.
What are the challenges of running a transport biz?
Kuwa a lady driver presents several challenges. Zenye Kairetu amekutana nazo;
- Ku-encounter bullies,
- Clients kuona juu yeye ni lady, she is not capable of doing certain handy tasks: like ku change tires ama lifting heavy luggage.
What kind of skills do I need to effectively run this transport biz?
Kairetu anashare, ndio uweze ku stand-out, lazima ukuwe ni hizi skills:
- Kuwa a good driver
- Well versed na barabara
- Kuwa na confidence
- Lastly, great communication skills.
What should people know before they start their own business?
Kuventure kwa biz, one need kuget over hii mentality ya kuwa, you need a certain specific figure ndio u-start a biz. As long as uko na skills and unaeza connect a needy client na mwenye ana offer hio item/service, you are good to go.
Kairetu's journey kwa ulimwengu wa transport services is not just a biz venture; ni testament to the power ya passion, resilience, and a willingness ku-take risk. Uko ready ku-start your journey? Develop your skills, embrace challenges, na connect with potential clients, including hapa mesh by joining the conversation.