Am a young lady, av been searching for job and can't find one, pls I want to go into akara business. Can someone tell me how much it will cost me? And how will I start it. Tanks.

As with any other business, your environment matters most whenever you want to setup a business.

Is there anybody in the same business in your environment who is successful in it? Do people prefer cooking their own food to buying snacks/food outside? These and many more are questions you should ask yourself and answer.

I can remember when I was growing up, beans was not expensive then. I would save money to buy akara from the bus stop that leads to my house. Not that there is no food at home but because the akara is big and has a different taste to others. NGN10 Akara was about 5 akara you will buy today.

How much it will cost:

The standard you want to put in place and your environment will determine a lot. Having an open space is the best but you should avoid roadside cause of the dangers attached to it.

As far as I know, the following should get you started, in no order of priority.

1. Beans
2. A big pot for frying.
3. Palm oil
4. Space to display your wares.
5. Spoon for turning Akara (Sieving spoon and a normal spoon).

Some people would use a gas cooker rather than wood. It depends on your choice.

Quantity to start with will depend on your environment. But it is always advisable to start small. Cos in most cases, your family may end up eating most of it after the first few days you start, as a result of low patronage.

Two great skills you should possess are the communication and relation skills.

Tho the woman selling Akara by the bus stop that leads to my house when I was growing up was very saucy, we don't mind her character. We would buy it and happily run home to soak it with our garri.

Success in your new found business.

Regards.