Geolicraft was established in 2004 at Burman Camp area in Accra and operates as an exporter buying craft products from producers and some artisans. The SME started with five (5) workers and has since grown to forty-five (45).
The company has relocated to a bigger premise at Nmai Djor in Accra to cater to increased business. The company started by producing for exporters; however, by dint of hard work, it is now producing, selling to other exporters and engaging in exporting.
COMPANY STRUCTURE
Geolicrafts is established as a sole proprietorship enterprise with Mr George Akologo as the proprietor. The proprietor used to work in the construction business. In 2004, he gave up that job and entered the handicraft business.
The company has three divisions, namely production, Secretarial and Marketing. The production division is composed of Drum, Basket and Mask subdivisions. The sub-divisions work independently of each other.
Each sub-division has a group of independent artisans who work on a contract basis.
Only the sole proprietor exercises supervision, the Managing Director of the company. A secretary handles the administration. Marketing service is handled by the Managing Director, who our Marketing assistant assists.
MISSION STATEMENT
Keen commitment to becoming the domestic market leader and acquiring a substantial share of the export market of handicraft products and the desire to create jobs through continuous enhancement of artisanal skills that will deliver value for our customers.