BOX'T
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | Cape Winelands |
| Business Start Date: | 2023-08-01 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Storage Solutions – Wood Furniture Manufacturer
Challenges/Needs:
As a new start-up, the business experienced the following challengers:
• Lack of sales
• Training and development
• Access to Funding
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Box’T approached SEDFA Cape Winelands Stellenbosch Branch for development and training assistance. Shahied Allie, SEDFA Business Advisor, conducted a Business Model Canvas Assessment Tool on the business. The exercise comprised of an interview with Mr. Salie, 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. The following interventions were implemented by SEDFA.
• Business Plan Development, July 2024;
• Business Formalisation and Compliance, September 2024;
• Mentorship, February 2025, and
• Productivity Training, March 2025.
• Business Plan Development, July 2024;
• Business Formalisation and Compliance, September 2024;
• Mentorship, February 2025, and
• Productivity Training, March 2025.
Outcome Details:
• The Turnover increased from R96 250 to R115 009. An increase of R18 759;
• Net profit increased from R16 569 to R42 283, an increase of R25 714, and
• The business has sustained its permanent staff complement of two employees.
• Net profit increased from R16 569 to R42 283, an increase of R25 714, and
• The business has sustained its permanent staff complement of two employees.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Shahied Allie plays a pivotal role as SEDFA Business Advisor with his guidance and never give-up approach in his vision to see small businesses succeed. I'm grateful for his continuous support and assistance towards the success of my BOXT Business and Creative Solutions to serve our under-privileged communities of Mitchell's Plain and Khayelitsha.
