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21 sats \ 3 replies \ @021f3af1a6 10 Jun \ on: 🤝 SN Sellers & Business Club AGORA
Thanks for the mention @AG! 🙏
I’m just getting started selling rice in Malawi, mainly to support myself as a student. I’m still figuring things out but very excited to learn how Bitcoin can help me grow my business and maybe even connect with buyers outside Malawi.
Right now, my biggest challenge is reaching more customers and building trust in a market where Bitcoin is still new.
Looking forward to learning from everyone here and sharing progress as I go!
This is a pretty informative report on rice production in Malawi: https://riceforafrica.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/malawi_nrds2.pdf
In a commodity market, you want, if you can, to squeeze an advantage somewhere. Rice production in Malawi has a lot of places where it can be improved. There are a lot of places where you could be the force that improves yield, quality, marketing, management, etc.. Any of those might be an opportunity to improve things for everybody and get you an advantage.
And it seems like there is a lot of government interest in supporting that improvement. Maybe there is funding available to speed your growth or help you chase that improvement.
Good luck!
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Make sure you are available and people know where to find you when rice is needed. My understanding is also that you want to sell quantity. Ask yourself: who are the biggest buyers oof rice in your area? Restaurants? Retailers shops? What is the benefit for them to buy from you instead anyone else offering the same product?
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This is really helpful advice — thank you 🙏🏽
You're right: I want to focus on selling in quantity, and I’ve started thinking more seriously about who the biggest local buyers are. Restaurants, mini-markets, and even boarding schools might be a great fit. I’ll try reaching out to them directly.
As for standing out, I think consistency, fair pricing, and accepting Bitcoin could be part of what sets me apart — especially for people who want transparent, direct-from-source supply. Still learning, but this gives me a clearer direction.
Appreciate your time and perspective!
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