TAKISH TRADING (PTY) LTD
| Business Location: | Urban | 
| Province | Mpumalanga | 
| Branch: | Nkangala | 
| Business Start Date: | 2020-01-15 | 
| Busniess Type: | cc | 
Business Dynamics and Challenges
                                        Business Activities:
                                            Civil works, electrical, plant hire, services and general repairs
                                        
                                
                                
                                        Challenges/Needs:
                                            •	Limited access to markets, particularly in mines, government departments, and power stations.
•	Difficulty in penetrating the broader Highveld economy.
•	Need for improved brand awareness and customer retention strategies.
                                        
                                
                                Intervention Insights and Results
                                        Intervention Details:
                                            In 2022, Ms. Nevumbane approached Sedfa Nkangala for support and was referred to Business Advisor, Mr. Mathabatha. Key interventions included:
• Participation in Empretec training for entrepreneurial growth.
• Completion of an Export Orientation Course to explore broader markets.
• Provision of promotional materials to boost brand visibility.
• Support for participation in trade exhibitions to strengthen market penetration and networking.
                                        
                                
                                • Participation in Empretec training for entrepreneurial growth.
• Completion of an Export Orientation Course to explore broader markets.
• Provision of promotional materials to boost brand visibility.
• Support for participation in trade exhibitions to strengthen market penetration and networking.
                                        Outcome Details:
                                            Through Sedfa’s interventions, Takish Trading achieved measurable growth:
• Improved brand awareness, market access, and networking opportunities.
• Annual turnover increased from R978,300 to R2,979,330.
• Business expenditure increased from R929,135 to R2,659,469, reflecting growth and operational expansion.
                                        
                                
                                • Improved brand awareness, market access, and networking opportunities.
• Annual turnover increased from R978,300 to R2,979,330.
• Business expenditure increased from R929,135 to R2,659,469, reflecting growth and operational expansion.
Client Feedback
                                        Client Comments:
                                            SMME Testimonial
“I would like to thank Sedfa for assisting my business with the design and supply of promotional materials. Through this intervention, we have managed to improve our brand awareness and attract new customers during exhibitions.”
                                        
                                
                                “I would like to thank Sedfa for assisting my business with the design and supply of promotional materials. Through this intervention, we have managed to improve our brand awareness and attract new customers during exhibitions.”