Thembeka Sewing
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Branch: | Durban |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Not Registered |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Manufacturing- Clothing and Textile. The business deals with the following:
• Pinafores
• Traditional attires
Challenges/Needs:
As an informal business operating in the clothing and textile sector, the company faced several challenges related to limited access to resources, modern equipment, and skills development. The need for up-to-date machinery and training was crucial for enhancing production capacity, improving efficiency, and staying competitive. The business’s growth potential was hindered by these limitations, particularly in acquiring essential equipment like sewing machines, which were key to meeting customer demand and improving product quality.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Seda supported the businesses to access the Informal Micro Enterprises Development Programme (IMEDP) support fund. The IMEDP focuses on empowering informal traders by providing the necessary skills, equipment, and machinery. The client received sewing machines worth R9000.
Outcome Details:
• Turnover Increase: The turnover increased from R100,000.0 to R115,000 a remarkable change of R15, 000 which is attributable to the purchase of additional equipment
• Employment Increase: The business expanded its team from 1 to 2 employees, adding 1 new position.
• Expenses Increase: Total expenses rose from R95,386.36 to R114,556.81 due to business having had to hire permanent staff to manage stock orders, as the director had to close the business during order placements, resulting in lost sales.
• Employment Increase: The business expanded its team from 1 to 2 employees, adding 1 new position.
• Expenses Increase: Total expenses rose from R95,386.36 to R114,556.81 due to business having had to hire permanent staff to manage stock orders, as the director had to close the business during order placements, resulting in lost sales.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
A big thank you to Seda for this incredible opportunity. The business is growing steadily, surpassing our initial expectations.
