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Startup Package
THE BDS AND BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES PACKAGE FOR MSMEs
Introduction
The Business Development Services (BDS) and Consulting Package is designed to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Tanzania to start, grow, and sustain their businesses effectively.
The package offers practical, results-oriented support across key areas such as business registration, financial management, marketing, operations, and compliance with regulatory bodies like the BRELA, Tanzania Revenue Authority, LGAs and others.
- Business Registration & Formalization
Objective: Help informal and new businesses become legally recognized.
Services include:
- Business name search & registration (BRELA)
- Company incorporation
- Business licensing support (municipal & sector-specific)
- Tax registration (TIN, VAT where applicable)
- Compliance with Tanzania Revenue Authority
- Business Planning & Strategy Development
Objective: Guide businesses with clear direction and growth plans.
Services include:
- Business plan writing
- Strategic planning (short-term & long-term)
- Feasibility studies
- Market research and analysis
- Business model development
- Financial Management & Advisory
Objective: Improve financial control and sustainability.
Services include:
- Bookkeeping system setup
- Cash flow management
- Budget preparation
- Financial reporting
- Cost control strategies
- Basic tax advisory
- Access to Finance & Grant Support
Objective: Help businesses secure funding.
Services include:
- Loan application support (banks, SACCOS, MFIs)
- Grant proposal writing
- Investor pitch preparation
- Financial documentation preparation
- Credit readiness assessment
- Marketing & Sales Development
Objective: Increase customers and revenue.
Services include:
- Marketing strategy development
- Branding (logo, messaging, positioning)
- Sales techniques and customer handling
- Basic digital marketing (social media, online presence)
- Customer retention strategies
- Operations & Business Process Improvement
Objective: Improve efficiency and productivity.
Services include:
- Workflow design and improvement
- Inventory management systems (manual or digital)
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Quality control systems
- Supply chain management
- Human Resource (HR) & Staff Management
Objective: Build strong teams and improve performance.
Services include:
- Staff recruitment support
- HR policies and contracts
- Employee performance management systems
- Payroll structuring
- Staff training & development
- Legal & Compliance Advisory
Objective: Ensure businesses operate within the law.
Services include:
- Business contracts drafting
- Regulatory compliance guidance
- Labor law advisory
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Support in dealing with regulatory bodies (TMDA, TRA, TBS, BOT, BRELA, EWURA, LGAs, TIC etc)
- Sector-Specific Business Support
Objective: Provide tailored solutions for key sectors.
Examples:
- Agriculture (farm management, agribusiness planning)
- Retail & trade (stock and pricing strategies)
- Manufacturing (production efficiency)
- Services (customer experience improvement)
- Entrepreneurship & Business Training
Objective: Build capacity of entrepreneurs.
Training areas:
- How to start and manage a business
- Financial literacy
- Marketing and customer service
- Record keeping
- Growth and scaling strategies
Delivery:
- Workshops
- Seminars
- One-on-one coaching
- Basic ICT & Digital Support (Supporting Role)
Objective: Enhance business operations using simple technology.
Services include:
- Basic computer training
- Simple accounting software setup
- Social media setup
- Business communication tools (email, WhatsApp)
Note: Supportive, not the main focus
PRICE STRUCTURE FOR SMES STARTUP SERVICE PACKAGE
This package is designed to support entrepreneurs from idea stage to fully operational business, ensuring registration, compliance, financial set up, and market entry readiness.
|
SN |
Services |
Price |
Working days |
Deliverables (Outputs) |
|
1 |
Business name search and registration · Name search and reservation · Business registration |
50,000 – 80,000 |
2-5 Days |
· Business Name Approval Certificate · Certificate of Registration |
|
2 |
Tax Registration · TIN application · TRA account Setup · VAT/PAYE registration (If applicable) |
50,000 – 80,000 |
2-5 days |
· TIN Certificate · TRA Account Activated · Tax obligation summary |
|
3 |
Business License and Local Permits · Apply for business license, · Apply for Municipal permits |
50,000–100,000 |
4 – 7 days |
· Business License · Local Government Permit |
|
3 |
Basic Legal Compliance Advisory · Compliance guidance, regulatory requirements briefing |
50,000-1000,000 |
2 – 3 days |
· Compliance checklist · Advisory Report |
|
4 |
Business Plan Development (Startup version) · Business model design · Basic market analysis · Simple financial estimates |
100,000 – 200,000 |
7-14 days |
Business plan document |
|
5 |
Financial setup & Bookkeeping System · Setup basic bookkeeping · Cash flow tracking · Financial guidance |
50,000 – 100,000 |
3-7 days |
· Booking Templates (excel/software) · Cash flow Tool · Financial Setup Guide |
|
6 |
Branding and digital presence · Logo design · Social Media page setup · Basis digital marketing guidance |
50,000-150,000 |
5-10 days |
· Business Logo · Active social media pages · Branding Starter Kit |
|
7 |
Loan support services · Loan Eligibility Assessment · Business plan & loan proposal · Financial statement preparation and analysis · Loan documentation assistance |
200,000 – 300,000 |
14-30 days |
· Loan Eligibility Report · Loan ready business plan · Financial Ratio & analysis report · Complete loan application package · Loan repayment plan |
|
8 |
Others in short |
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Advanced business plan |
500,000 – 800,000 |
7-14 days |
Investor-ready business plan |
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Website development |
300,000 – 800,000 |
14-30 days |
Functional website |
|
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Company Registration |
150,000 – 300,000 |
4-7 days |
Certificate of Incorporation |
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Tax Filing Support |
100,000 – 300,000 |
4-7 days |
Monthly/annually tax returns |
Payment terms:
- 50% upfront (project initiation)
- 30% mid-stage – draft delivery and approve
- 20% upon completion – final outputs
- All charges include Government registration fee and Legal certification
Our contacts:
Lipia Business Consultancy Ltd
+255756 450 595
Dar Es Salaam | Mbeya