{"id":14126,"date":"2026-09-11T08:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T05:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/?p=14126"},"modified":"2026-09-11T14:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:03:04","slug":"finding-the-right-market-how-wework-is-helping-masterpiece-development-foundation-grow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/finding-the-right-market-how-wework-is-helping-masterpiece-development-foundation-grow\/","title":{"rendered":"How WeWork Is Helping MasterPiece Development Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Uganda\u2019s growing circular economy, what many people see as waste can become the raw material for a business. At\u00a0MasterPiece\u00a0Development Foundation Limited, Juliet Bridget Kusiima has built an enterprise around turning discarded glass into products such as glasses,\u00a0chandeliers\u00a0and wall hangers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WeWork \u2013 Green and Decent Jobs for Youth<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0project, Juliet received mentorship, business coaching and grant funding to strengthen the areas of the business that could unlock its growth. The engagement helped her take a closer look at her customers, strengthen her sales\u00a0approach\u00a0and\u00a0identify\u00a0new opportunities to create value from the skills and materials already available to the business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\">Understanding the customer<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A key focus of the mentorship was helping the entrepreneur\u00a0identify\u00a0the customers most likely to buy the business&#8217;s products and services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The coaching covered customer identification, sales\u00a0strategy\u00a0and market outreach, helping Juliet become more deliberate about how she approached potential customers. Structured weekly sales plans were also introduced, turning customer outreach into a more consistent part of the business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe mentorship helped me better understand who my customers are and how to approach them. Having a clear plan for reaching out to potential customers has also made our sales efforts more intentional,\u201d Juliet said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This shift helped the business expand its customer base to include restaurants and customers reached through social media platforms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The business has also strengthened its partnership with\u00a0Sheraton\u00a0Hotel, securing space to\u00a0showcase\u00a0its products and increase visibility among potential customers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a clearer approach to the market,\u00a0MasterPiece\u00a0Development Foundation was able to turn its customer outreach into tangible business growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\">Growth beyond the numbers<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over five months of mentorship, the business increased its monthly revenue by\u00a0<\/span><strong>775%.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the percentage reflects significant financial growth, the progress was also driven by changes in how the business approached its market. A clearer understanding of target<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">customers, more<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consistent outreach and structured sales planning helped create stronger demand for its products and services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the same period,\u00a0MasterPiece\u00a0Development Foundation served more than\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">83 customers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and produced and sold over\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3,000 glass products and services<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14127\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14127\" class=\"wp-image-14127 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6307-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6307-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6307-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6307-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6307-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6307-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6307-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6307-1-705x705.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-14127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samples of the glass products<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The growth also created an opportunity to look beyond the business&#8217;s original product range.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\">Creating new value from existing skills<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MasterPiece\u00a0Development Foundation previously focused on recycled glass products such as glasses,\u00a0chandeliers\u00a0and wall hangers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the business developed, it expanded its offering to include\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">glass-cutting services and storage jars<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The introduction of glass-cutting created an\u00a0additional\u00a0revenue stream while allowing the business to serve a wider range of customer needs. Meanwhile, the addition of wooden covers to storage jars\u00a0provided\u00a0an opportunity for value addition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe\u00a0realised\u00a0that we could do more with the skills and materials we already had. Adding glass-cutting and storage jars helped us create new products and reach more customers.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These changes\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0how businesses in the circular economy can find new opportunities by\u00a0building on\u00a0the materials, skills and processes they already have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\">Investing in the next stage of growth<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The grant enabled the business to strengthen its production capacity and expand its market outreach.<\/p>\n<p>The funding was used to engage sales personnel, undertake market outreach activities, and facilitate the collection and transportation of raw materials. It also covered production inputs such as sandpaper belts and investments to add value to the business\u2019s products.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, these investments helped the business strengthen the activities needed to support its growth, from production to reaching customers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14128\" style=\"width: 589px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14128\" class=\"wp-image-14128 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6302.JPG.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6302.JPG.jpg 579w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6302.JPG-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/starthubafrica.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6302.JPG-510x705.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-14128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Juliet Bridget setting up her glasses at Sheraton Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the business expanded, the impact also extended beyond sales and production.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\">Creating opportunities for others<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Within just five months, the growth of MasterPiece Development Foundation has enabled the business to create <strong>two jobs<\/strong>, contributing to new employment opportunities in its community<span class=\"TextRun SCXW37738573 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37738573 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This reflects one of the broader\u00a0objectives\u00a0of supporting youth-led businesses in the green and circular economy: enabling entrepreneurs to build enterprises that can create opportunities beyond their own livelihoods.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The business has also adopted\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zoho Books<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to strengthen financial record-keeping and improve the management of its business finances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As\u00a0MasterPiece\u00a0Development Foundation continues to grow, stronger financial systems will help provide a clearer picture of business performance and support more informed decision-making.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\">A clearer path to growth<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MasterPiece\u00a0Development Foundation&#8217;s progress shows that business growth does not always require starting over or creating an entirely new product.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The foundation already had products and the skills to produce them. The opportunity was in understanding the market more clearly, reaching the right customers and identifying additional ways to create value.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Juliet and MasterPiece Development Foundation, the journey illustrates how the right support can help entrepreneurs move from simply having products to building a clearer, more deliberate path for business growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The WeWork \u2013 Green and Decent Jobs for Youth project, is implemented by StartHub Africa in collaboration with Enabel, the Belgian Agency for International Cooperation, under the Global Gateway strategy and funded by the European Union and Belgium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Uganda\u2019s growing circular economy, what many people see as waste can become the raw material for a business. 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