Rodrick Projects (Pty) Ltd
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Branch: | Uthukela |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Rodrick Projects (Pty) Ltd, trading as Joseph Clothing is a 100% youth-owned clothing and textile business based in Estcourt. The business is owned by Mr Qiniso Mvelase and was formally registered in 2020. Mr Mvelase started his clothing business as a source of extra income as he was then working as a full-time Candidate Attorney at a Law firm (Mbili Attorneys). He started small and saw that there is a potential in growth of the business, he then quit his job and focused on the developing the Joseph Clothing brand. Rodrick Projects (Pty) Ltd specializes in fashion design, printing, embroidery, tailored street wear and tailored formal wear.
Challenges/Needs:
• Lack of marketing material to assist the business in its marketing efforts.
• Access to markets
• Lack of effective business managerial practices.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
• The business was assisted with the development of quality promotional material to assist in their marketing efforts.
• The business also attended a Pop-Up Market in Ladysmith as an exhibitor to be exposed to local markets.
• The business owner attended the EMPRETEC training to assist them with strategies to improve their operations and overall business management strategies.
• The business also attended a Pop-Up Market in Ladysmith as an exhibitor to be exposed to local markets.
• The business owner attended the EMPRETEC training to assist them with strategies to improve their operations and overall business management strategies.
Outcome Details:
• The business increased its turnover by 20.79% from R226 480.00 to R285 912 due to the improved quality of marketing material and exposure to markets, which enable them to now attract more clients.
• The business improved nature in which they run their business after training.
• The business improved nature in which they run their business after training.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
The level of service from SEDA has been exceptional, a special commendation goes to our business advisor for his patience in dealing with his clients. We have been involved with SEDA programmes from the first day he took us on as our business advisor, making sure that we are participants in all skills development programs and taking time out to check up on us to see if we are struggling with anything or if we need any help. We are truly thankful, and we hope for more help in the future.
