few ideas for kathmandu’s guerilla entrepreneurs…

by Ujwal Thapa on April 5, 2009

  • what if barber shops in Kathmandu also had a qualified massage service  ( a lot of us men in kathmandu would prefer that )
  • what if there was a open office space that could be prepaid and rented on a per use basis in the heart of kathmandu. A great place for startup entrepreneurs to meet others. ‘Co-office’ or brainstorming space or ……
  • what if there was a “non stop Bus/micro service/ temp” service that guaranteed timely service, pick and drop for a premium price ( but not as outrageous as those taxis in kathmandu right now)
  • what if there was a public transportation service that only travels in the evenings  and “is reliable and on time”.
  • what if there was an organized ‘farmer’s market’ in different parts of Kathmandu, where people came to buy and sellfresh produce, meat, food (hopefully more organic and locally produced). Like Kalimaati but smaller.
  • what if you become a “turn garbage into organic waste” trainer, and charged families, 200 rupees a session (for half an hour) to turn house waste into manure in their own gardens.
  • what if you provide health care services to urban families at their own home
  • turn YCL into traffic police (fear makes people obey traffic rules pretty well)

What if……….

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  • http://thinkingnepal.com Kasthamandap

    What if the street shops were consolidated and made part of the formal economy and transferred to a more appropriate location (maybe close to the streets itself, but not literally on the footpath)?

  • http://www.intensedebate.com/people/whynepal whynepal

    I forgot to add "open auction houses" for reconditioned furnitures and items is also a a good place to socialize and a good business too.

    thanks for your tips. much appreciate it.

  • tara

    what if the "thamel nite scene" moves away from thamel into a more residential area. A restaurant/coffeshop/bar catering to a local crowd, promoting underground musical talents from the public campuses around; hiring youth for part time work at it's coffee shop with flexible work schedule for students; fairly priced, controlled atmosphere making it family friendly + a nice hangout for the youngsters, promoting youth innovation by serving as a venue for networking–socially-conscious young minds coming togehther and sharing their experiences.
    literally plannin on sth here so any opinions on scope, demand, or any other innovative suggestions will be much much appreciated

    p.s. thanks a lot for this great write-up. makes me think.

    cheers

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/whynepal whynepal

    Yeh great idea. I have also been thinking local coffee shops that caters to local artists, youths, entrepreneurs could be a starting place for a lot of entrepreneurship ideas and thoughts. So yes to coffee shops with attitudes :)

    Ujw

  • http://manyudixit.blogspot.com Manyu

    Taxi motorcycles… They run during rush-hour traffic jams. And also go to suburbs.

  • HSB

    Ya, I was thinking along the same line — motocycle taxis like in Thailand — faster way to get through the jams.

  • HSB

    How about clean and reasonably price barber shops — little more expensive than the local variety hajams but cleaner.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/whynepal whynepal

    Yes, cleaner barber shops with qualified massuists !

  • http://surathgiri.blogspot.com Surath Giri

    nice ideas…

  • Kumara

    nice ideas, now think how.

  • eevapari s sh

    ideas are there. What's the first step? Does the government intervene??

  • student

    about da taxi motorcycles..i also thought it wud a great ideas bt i’m sure most of gals wont take a ride.may b it wud b a lil odd at beginin bt if we start i’v got strong feeling it’l go good…bt wil goverment let it b registered in current condition where no more taxis are allowed to get registered

  • suvash

    hi i am planning for a fast food chain… anyone is intrested to invest ……. its just 9 lakhs rs.. and returns is minimum 90 thousand per month… so capital investment return is 10 months…. anyone if intrested please mail to me on soovash@hotmail.com

  • http://BusinessideeasinNepal siddhartha

    I couldn’t find very much innovative so far for very new and exotic entepreneurs what about making a business
    consseiling forum for people who are looking for a good
    guide to start a business????????????

  • romel

    i got this idea to recycle tyres n garbage n make some products out of it, helpin the enviornment also nepal needs to be much cleaner .iam doin som research but i think a lot of investment is needed for the tyre recycling.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/whynepal whynepal

    Romel, what products would you make out of tyres and garbage ? that would determine the amount of investment and feasibility of the plan.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/whynepal whynepal

    There is a forum called "Entrepreneurs for Nepal" which does that to a degree.http://e4nepal.com
    Maybe you will like going to these forums. It happens once a month in dwarikas hotels. More details on the website.

  • Anonymous

    guys.. give some tips on 0 investment business..

  • Kumar R. M.

    What if to set up a Venture Capital Firm (by a groups of top managers/executives/or bankers) to fund worthy ideas? Worthy means revenue generating.

    Specifically, for graduating students. Fund will keep ideas moving, Graduates will work, Firm will measure success.

    Simple as that.

    How about you?

  • Kumar R. M.

    Dear Anonymous.

    On which sector you are interested to invest in?

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/whynepal whynepal

    great plan. its a must in Nepal. Keep the ideas floating and ask around and let us know. I am involved in http://e4nepal.com which encourages such ventures!

  • HSB

    Glad to report that I was pleased with a haircut at Easy Cuts in Golfutar — clean, responsive and reasonably priced at Rs 90, including shampooing afterwards. I have seen their branch on the way to Bhatbateni from ring road (chappal karkhana). I think they have some more branches in the valley.

  • http://whynepal.com Uj

    Good to know that ! thanks.

  • Shrayst

    How about setting up a beer micro brewery on a bar. Nepal’s youth has great appetite for beer. nEg- Samuel Adamsn

  • http://whynepal.com Uj

    Good idea. Al though I hear, It is running into licencing problems inrnNepal. One company owns monopoly of beer and I don’t know if they want tornlet it go. Gorkha brewery.

  • Sudarshan

    Why don’t banks take an initiative to facilitate the customers to pay public utility bills (like water, telephone, electricity) online? The customers will appreciate not having to say on long queues and being able to pay the bills at their own convenience in a quick manner. The banks will certainly enjoy greater popularity. The government will also face a less work load. Everybody wins!!

  • http://whynepal.com Uj

    Good idea. I think they are starting to do this in Kathmandu. But it isrntaking time. I know a few banks let you pay mobile bills through their bankrnaccount online.

  • Sudarshan

    When I was in South Korea, I saw plenty of cafes with an attached art gallery. They called it Cart (Cafe+Art). So you enjoy your drinks and meals with splendid works of art. It was unlike any kind of cafe (except maybe for the book cafe) that I had been to.

  • http://whynepal.com Uj

    Thanks.. thats great idea you shared !

  • Saugat

    hey suvash i too is thinking abut it wit a lot of options i m interested nthis is saugat

  • http://whynepal.com Uj

    good ideas Kasthamandap ! maybe something to learn from Bangkok . How the night markets there operate.

  • Me :)

    wat abt studentz initiating a group of “Cleanerz” in da city to clear up da Garbage(on Sundays of course) thrown around recklessly and begin charging Nagarpalika??? This shall serve as an example to the rest ov the Nepalese that the society has begun transforming plus, we can add this to our CVs…nI know it soundz weird…bt I believe we should start thinking about our littered roads also (I do not mean forgo your studies here…m sure a lot ov us squander our time on the internet, toking to frenz over da fone, sleeping and wat not…so we cud take an initiative and set an example :)nnne 1 up 4 modifying mah idea to a more practical 1???

  • http://whynepal.com Uj

    Shraddha, it would be an excellent venture if we can convince thernmunicipality and we may have to convince the unions. I like your passion !rnThis builds resume, this makes a profit and this creates a difference :)

  • Gazal

    i too had a chance to visit one of its outlet at chabahil just behind chabahil ganesthan. its both for ladies and gents. OMG I was mazed by its layout, the hygenic care, reasonable price and extremely good customer service..great job..i really appreciate and recommend all to at least visit once and see the difference..

  • http://whynepal.com Uj

    good to read your recommendations!

  • ujjwal

    hey i was looking for some innovative ideas. here i found the same old ideas with just few upgrades. I reckon these are not innovative ideas. i have been hearing these ideas for a long time now… anybody could suggest real innovative ideas???? i would really appreciate it….thanksu00a0