Iphupho Longcotshwa Enterprise and Projects
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Branch: | Uthukela |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The business operates from 11 Cemetery Road units in Steadville where she provides fashion designing, alteration services, sells school uniform, traditional and custom-made clothing.
Challenges/Needs:
• The business operates at 11 Cemetery Rd which is far from the CBD hence it is not as visible to potential and existing customers;
• The business did not have specialized equipment for servicing various clients, they were using domestic machinery, hence had to outsource the services they could not provide which was costly.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
• The business was included in the Pop-up-Market which was held in March 2024 to assist the client expand clientele;
• The business was further assisted with access to finance to the amount of R247 885 for purchasing sewing and embroidery equipment.
• The business was further assisted with access to finance to the amount of R247 885 for purchasing sewing and embroidery equipment.
Outcome Details:
• The business is able to take more orders from various customers which has improved the turnover by 57% from R63 634 to R150 440 and a net profit increase of 51%.
• The business was able to secure two uniforms supply agreements from Buhlebuyeza and Mancamakazane Primary Schools;
• The number of employees in the business increased from two to three.
• The business was able to secure two uniforms supply agreements from Buhlebuyeza and Mancamakazane Primary Schools;
• The number of employees in the business increased from two to three.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“Words cannot express my gratitude towards the support SEDFA gives us.”
