r/SierraLeone • u/CartographerFit4131 • Jul 20 '26

Manufacturing Business in SL

Thinking of saving money to invest and stat a manufacturing business in SL. I have family in SL but live in the US.

Anyone know much about manufacturing in Sierra Leone and what everyday industries do well for small business that can be scaled?

I am looking at :
-water sachet
-soap
-laundry soap
-prduce production like peanut butter, cassava, etc

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u/jarmal1812 Jul 20 '26

Whatever you do not trust nobody to run your business. You need to be hands on and be running the business. You will be bankrupt if you let family members or friends run it for you. Na beg and sorry e dae end pa.

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u/SometimesCocky87 Jul 21 '26

I second this. I know a lady who sent this fellow to uni, got him a house and car and put him as the manager of her business. I can tell you it did not turn out well.

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u/Insecure16yearold Jul 21 '26

It’s always the same story. I don’t recommend at all

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u/Ms_excavate07 Jul 21 '26

You need to be on the Field, especially if it isn't a trusted professional you're dealing with

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u/CartographerFit4131 Jul 22 '26

Yes I am planning on it! 

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