Zoe's Traditional Attire
| Business Location: | Rural & Township |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | Cape Winelands |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Sole Proprietor |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Clothing and Traditional attire.
Challenges/Needs:
The business experienced the following challenges:
• Lack of new machinery and equipment
• Lack of clients
• Inadequate training and development
• Lack of access to funding for stock
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Zoe Dlakana approached SEDFA Cape Winelands Stellenbosch Branch for training, development and funding assistance. Shahied Allie, SEDFA Business Advisor, conducted a Business Model Canvas Assessment Tool on the business. The exercise comprised of an interview with Ms. Hoosen, visual assessments through touring of the business operations and research through external sources. The assessment enabled SEDFA to identify relevant areas for further development. The business requires training, development, marketing, and funding assistance.
Outcome Details:
The following results were achieved:
• The Turnover increased from R 27 100 to R 35 900, an increase of 24,51%;
• Net profit increased from R 125 to R 5 925, an increase of 4 640%, and
• The business has created two new employment opportunities. Increasing the staff complement from one to three people.
• The Turnover increased from R 27 100 to R 35 900, an increase of 24,51%;
• Net profit increased from R 125 to R 5 925, an increase of 4 640%, and
• The business has created two new employment opportunities. Increasing the staff complement from one to three people.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“First of all - you are a good teacher I noticed that the way you explain everything to us was so clear - I got knowledge of how to run business and the training was helpful. With my business changing, I managed to employ people and put bread on their table.”
