TENDALO TRADING
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Branch: | Ehlanzeni |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The company’s diverse product range includes:
• Backpacks
• Custom cosmetics bags
• Sling bags
• Shoulder bags
• Messenger bags
• Pencil cases
• Tote bags
Each item is crafted with attention to detail, combining creativity, practicality, and a customer-focused design approach. Through innovation and sustainability, Tendalo Trading has established itself as a forward-thinking brand in the eco-fashion industry—championing responsible consumerism and proving that waste can indeed be turned into beauty.
Challenges/Needs:
Challenges
Despite its innovation and potential, Tendalo Trading faced several obstacles:
• Limited market reach, particularly within Ehlanzeni.
• Lack of promotional materials to showcase products effectively.
• Insufficient funding to scale and expand operations.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Following a consultation at Seda, an SBAT assessment was conducted where the above challenges were identified. Based on the assessment, the following support was recommended:
• Provision of promotional materials
• Participation in trade exhibitions
• Facilitation of access to funding to support business growth
• Provision of promotional materials
• Participation in trade exhibitions
• Facilitation of access to funding to support business growth
Outcome Details:
With Seda’s intervention, the client participated in several key exhibitions, including:
• Metro FM Lifestyle Expo
• Love & Light at Night
• Soul Session Trade Exhibition
These platforms provided significant exposure and led to:
• New orders and market leads
• An increase in turnover from R100,000 to R150,000
• Retention of all 4 employees, preserving jobs and stability
• Metro FM Lifestyle Expo
• Love & Light at Night
• Soul Session Trade Exhibition
These platforms provided significant exposure and led to:
• New orders and market leads
• An increase in turnover from R100,000 to R150,000
• Retention of all 4 employees, preserving jobs and stability
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“SEDFA has been a big partner in our journey at Tendalo. Through their support, we've had countless opportunities to participate in various showcases, which helped us access new markets.”
