Simairo Trading
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | George - Eden |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Simairo Trading CC is a construction company based in Knysna, owned by
Mr Simthembile Mamani, who began operations in 2007. The company offers a range of
services, including general construction work, building stone cleaning, landscaping, and
garden services, catering to all living standards measures (LSM) from low-income to
upper-income households.
Mr Mamani has ten years of experience in general construction and landscaping. He has
acquired various skills within the construction and maintenance industry, including expertise
in garden services. The company is registered with the Construction Industry Development
Board (CIDB) and the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC).
Challenges/Needs:
• Lack of industrial equipment;
• Fast growing competition in the area, and
• Ineffective marketing and promotion strategy the negatively impact growth
potential.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The client visited Seda Knysna Branch to seek assistance with growing the business. He was
introduced to a Sedas Business Advisor, who conducted a Critical Planning Exercise (CPE) on
the business. The CPE is a planning tool that prepares financial projections for twelve
months or more and simulates various what if” scenarios. The assessments assisted the
business in making accurate, realistic financial projections and developing a plan that
significantly contributed to the business.
The following intervention was implemented:
• Development of a concept plan.
introduced to a Sedas Business Advisor, who conducted a Critical Planning Exercise (CPE) on
the business. The CPE is a planning tool that prepares financial projections for twelve
months or more and simulates various what if” scenarios. The assessments assisted the
business in making accurate, realistic financial projections and developing a plan that
significantly contributed to the business.
The following intervention was implemented:
• Development of a concept plan.
Outcome Details:
• Turnover increased from R 187 600 to R 234 620, an increase of 25.06%, and
• Employment increased from 10 to 14 employee.
• Employment increased from 10 to 14 employee.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“Your support to SMMEs and to my business is great, keep up the good work”.
