Heart and Stars(pty)ltd
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages | 
| Province | North West | 
| Branch: | Dr Ruth Mompati | 
| Business Start Date: | 2027-01-01 | 
| Busniess Type: | Company | 
Business Dynamics and Challenges
                                        Business Activities:
                                            Mattress manufacturing, Base Manufacturing, Pilo manufacturing and repairs.
                                        
                                
                                
                                        Challenges/Needs:
                                            One of the challenges faced by Heart and Stars was access to market to gain new customers. The business also faced challenges such as access to finance for raw material and equipment. 
                                        
                                
                                Intervention Insights and Results
                                        Intervention Details:
                                            SEDFA Assisted client with access to market through inviting and attending the SEDFA Dr Ruth S. Mompati Pop-up market. Client was able to engage with potential customers and obtained some orders as well. Client was also approved for R250 000.00 Asset Assist grant, which was used to purchase raw material for bed manufacturing.
                                        
                                
                                
                                        Outcome Details:
                                            Heart and Stars turnover increased from R156 000.00 to R170 000.00. 03 New Jobs were also created by the client, while sustaining another 03 Jobs.
                                        
                                
                                Client Feedback
                                        Client Comments:
                                            We thank SEDFA for the exposure and financial support