Rokaroko (Pty) Ltd

Business Location:	Rural area - Villages
Province	Mpumalanga
Branch:	Bushbuckridge
Business Start Date:
Busniess Type:	Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: Roka Roko mainly create ladies wear on a custom basis, designing clothes as per order as per client. The average number of orders per year is 300, with a single outfit averaging at R1 500. Roka Roko has managed to build a trustworthy brand for its clients over the 9 years, going strength to strength. Roka Roko turnover varies from R250 000 to R350 000 depending on factors that affect the fashion/textiles industry. Roka Roko outfits are made of any material the client prefers, from satin to cotton, from denim to jersey, from silk to African print, you name it. Roka Roko has completed dresses, shirts, pants, jackets, wedding dresses, party outfits, gifting items, decorative items, etc. Roka Roko’s motto is ‘made for you’, which means we listen to what the client needs and deliver accordingly at an agreed price.

Challenges/Needs:  Lack of business skills such as financial management, business planning administration and marketing  Lack of knowledge of the market they are operating in  Not profitable enough to be sustainable  Poor / no marketing for the business.  Access to funding.  Access to export opportunities and markets.  Inadequate equipment (office or operational).  Linkage/ Mentorship.

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details: • Asset Assist Support Programme.
• Business Plan Development.
• ERAT Assessment for Travel Indaba Women owned Tourism businesses.
• Export Awareness Exhibition
• Acornhoek Mall Women’s Month Exhibition
• Currently busy with Mentorship and Coaching.

Outcome Details: • Asset Assist Approval R173 000,00.

Client Feedback

Client Comments: Received my Asset Assist equipment from SEDA.