The college, through the Community Engagement and Sustainable Activities, supported by the Business Administration Department, conducted a practical demonstration on Dishwashing and Liquid Soap–making on December 6, 2024. In this interactive lecture, the speaker showed how the products can be correctly formulated, how materials must be handled without risks, and ways of producing them at low cost. The program emphasized that common household needs can now serve as business opportunities that will inspire families to engage in small business enterprises with substantial scientific knowledge.
As a product, dishwashing soap can be quite lucrative since most households use and go through pints of dishwashing soap on a regular basis. Material costs are also low and generally affordable in comparison to the high prices of already well-established brands. Furthermore, it can also be added that the making of dishwash soap is relatively easy and simple to scale up from small-scale to large-scale production, ensuring that, if done right, a dishwash soap venture can take a family from rags to literal riches. To complete the training, basic costing was also discussed. The speaker showed how to prepare costing by identifying the required ingredients, their quantities, and correspondent costs. The goal of this costing is to help the adopted community participants understand basic costing, budgeting, and proper use of the available resources. A marketing strategy was also explained. In addition to that, basic financial information was given. The discussion began with a hands–on look at an Expense Tracker, a simple yet powerful sheet designed to help individuals record their daily spending. Each entry includes the expense name, date, amount, payment method, and notes. It allows users to reflect on their spending habits and identify areas where they can save.
After the training on dishwashing liquid production, the adopted community started to manufacture and sell their products. This not only provided them with livelihood opportunities but also encouraged entrepreneurial skills, self-reliance, and strengthened their sense of community. Members learned proper formulation, packaging, and marketing strategies that would enable them to generate income and support their families through the training. The project also fostered collaboration among participants to ensure sustainability and growth of their small-scale enterprise.
In support of their enterprise, NCBA regularly buys the liquid soap produced by adopted community participants. As NCBA itself practices cleanliness and proper sanitation, all comfort rooms use liquid soap for employees, students and visitors of the institution. A loyal and frequent customer, the institution ensures a steady flow of income for its adopted members.
