Nikiwe Cleaning Services
| Business Location: | Township | 
| Province | Free State | 
| Branch: | Mangaung Branch | 
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company | 
Business Dynamics and Challenges
                                        Business Activities:
                                            Nikiwe Cleaning Solutions offers a comprehensive range of cleaning services tailored to meet the diverse needs of both residential and commercial clients. Their services include:
•	Residential Cleaning
•	Commercial Cleaning
•	Specialized Cleaning
                                        
                                
                                
                                        Challenges/Needs:
                                            When clients approached the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), they often faced significant challenges, including limited access to markets, insufficient information, and a lack of training in essential business skills. These obstacles hindered their ability to grow their businesses effectively and compete in the marketplace.. 
                                        
                                
                                Intervention Insights and Results
                                        Intervention Details:
                                            SBAT was conducted and based on the challenges stated above, Seda assisted with the following:
• Training – Basic business skills training
• Access to local markets – Development of signage and marketing material
                                        
                                
                                • Training – Basic business skills training
• Access to local markets – Development of signage and marketing material
                                        Outcome Details:
                                            Recognizing the business barriers, SEDA embarked on tailored interventions to empower entrepreneurs. Providing guidance on market access strategies by developing signage and markeing material, disseminating valuable information resources, and delivering comprehensive training programs, SEDA aimed to enhance clients' business acumen. Consequently, the outcomes were remarkable: turnover surged by over 40%, indicating substantial business growth. Moreover, the interventions led to the sustained retention of two existing jobs, preserving local employment opportunities. Additionally, five new positions were created, bolstering economic development within the community.