Repair and production of windows

Mikhail C.

Mikhail is 45 years old and has been running his own business since 2014. He used to work as a fitter for PVC windows. In 2010, Mikhail started offering window repair services on a self-employed basis. This worked well for a few years. However, his customers often preferred to buy new windows after his advice rather than repair old ones. During these conversations, the entrepreneur also noticed that aluminum windows were on the rise. Mikhail now offers precisely these two products. As his company began to grow, he realized that he did not have enough experience in certain areas. He therefore decided to join our BPN program.

Project ID

624

Country / City

Kyrgyzstan / Bishkek

Jobs at the start

17

additional potential jobs

8

entrepreneur sponsorship

Training and coaching CHF 250 per month for two years

Project description

The sale of aluminum windows is a market niche in Kyrgyzstan. There are very few producers of them and yet they are becoming increasingly popular among the population. The material is of better quality than plastic and is more durable. Over the next four years, Mikhail would like to specialize further in this area and purchase additional production machinery to make the process more efficient. Another of Mikhail's specialty products are his arched windows. He receives numerous orders for these from other large window manufacturers and private individuals. Mikhail rents a production room in a large window production factory, where he benefits from a favorable rent. The two companies can also hand over orders to each other.

Mikhail is enthusiastic about our seminars and coaching sessions. His business has great potential, but needs to improve in the two areas of marketing and time management in particular. We are looking forward to the further development of the window company.

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