Ankie's Metal

Business Location: Township
Province Free State
Branch: Thabo Mofutsanyana
Business Start Date: 2007-02-13
Busniess Type: Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: General Supplier
Challenges/Needs: During the diagnostic analysis, several key challenges were identified:  Lack of essential business skills, including financial management, business planning, administration, and marketing  Limited understanding of procurement and tendering procedures  Non-compliance with regulatory bodies

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details: To address these challenges, Ms. Motaung participated in specialized training on securing tenders, which provided her with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate the bidding process effectively. Additionally, Sedfa assisted with compliance issues, including the completion of CIPC annual returns, SARS returns, CIDB registration, and updating the company’s CSD registration.
Outcome Details: With the support from Sedfa, Ankie’s General Trade Pty Ltd achieved notable growth:

 Secured tenders from SAPS and SANPARK in Clarens, expanding the business's reach
 Increased turnover by 55%, growing from R319,939 to R710,578
 Boosted net profit by 84%, rising from R8,625 to R52,646

These outcomes reflect significant progress in business growth, demonstrating how targeted support and improved business practices have helped Ankie’s General Trade Pty Ltd thrive in the competitive construction sector.

Client Feedback

Client Comments: “You are always patient with me, thank you very much, please assist others as well.”
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