Packaged bottled water over sachet water.

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Packaged Table Water (Bottled):
Advantage is branding and profit. One bottle gives you N30 - N50 profit, same as one whole bag of sachet. Customers in offices, schools, events, and supermarkets prefer bottled water because it looks more hygienic, it has a cap, and they trust it more. You can build a real brand - people will ask for your name. NAFDAC sees bottled water as more premium, so you can supply to hotels and restaurants, sachet cannot enter there.

Disadvantage is cost. Bottle preforms, caps, and labeling cost more. You need a better sealing machine and your water treatment must be perfect because customers can see inside.

Conclusion: If you have small capital and want daily cash, start with sachet. If you want to build a business that can supply offices, events and grow beyond your street, bottled table water is better. The best model in Imo State now is to do both - use sachet to bring daily cash flow, use bottled water to build brand and higher profit.