For small or big startups, he equally points out that the process involves learning, capital, tools, raw materials, registration, location or space for production and sales/advertisement.The difference between small or big startups is the capital, says Christopher, adding that one can start a small shoe making business with between N100,000 to N150,000 and a big shoe making business with N750,000 to N1 million.
“You don’t need to rent a shop because of your financial level . Ojames Footwears and Salvachi started running productions from home after their learning process and they are doing well in the shoe making industry today. Advertising your products via social media is very crucial,” he adds.Christopher mentions that shoe making business is profitable in Nigeria and also one of the leading crafts in the fashion and craft industry.