Isaac, a plastic wares seller at the Dome Market in Accra, has shared details of what he makes a day with GhanaWeb TV’s Everyday People.

Hailing from the Volta Region, Isaac moved to Greater Accra to start his own business after quitting school at the age of twenty.

While still in school, Isaac balanced his studies with business, attending classes in the morning and selling second-hand clothing in the market after school.

He told GhanaWeb’s Victoria Kyei Baffour that although he aspired to be a soldier, his passion for business outweighed his interest in academics, leading him to choose business rather.

Despite having the financial means to continue his education, Isaac said he realised he was more drawn to entrepreneurship now.

He said his life took a significant turn when a businessman introduced him to the plastic wares business, which he has now been involved in for over 17 years.

“I wanted to be a soldier, but I couldn't because I didn't attend school much. I quit in form two and started this business. Initially, I sold 'foose' (second-hand clothing) until someone from Kumasi introduced me to selling plastic wares. He brought some goods and told me there was money in it, so, I started helping him sell. We began hawking plastic wares and sometimes travelled to Tamale to sell. Eventually, I saved enough money and returned to Accra to sell full-time.

"I was a bit stubborn, so I stopped going to school, especially when I realised there was money in this business,” he said.

Speaking on his daily earnings, Isaac shared that he earns between GH¢200 to GH¢300, something he finds very satisfying.

He added that he has never gone a day at the market without making any sales, although there are times when his expectations aren't fully met.

Isaac also mentioned that vendors are required to pay GH¢1.00 daily to the government.

“On a good day, I make between GH¢200 to GH¢300 in profit, depending on how the market is. I've never had a day where I didn't make any sales, although sometimes my expectations aren't met. We also pay GH¢1.00 in taxes daily,” Isaac told the reporter.

Additionally, through the same plastic wares business, he has single-handedly bought a half plot of land for himself at Nsawam, located in the Eastern Region.

He said “I have built three chamber and hall house on a land purchased by my father and I have bought a plot of land in Nsawam.”

Watch the full interview below:





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