Not Registered
| 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
• Underwear
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 R81818.18 to R116 000.00 a remarkable change of R34181.82 which is attributable to the purchase of additional equipment
• Employment Increase: The business expanded its team from 1 to 3 employees, adding 2 new positions.
• Net Profit: Net profit increased from R1772.74 to R11 570.00 a remarkable change of R9797.26.
• Employment Increase: The business expanded its team from 1 to 3 employees, adding 2 new positions.
• Net Profit: Net profit increased from R1772.74 to R11 570.00 a remarkable change of R9797.26.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
The business is expanding consistently, exceeding our original expectations and this success wouldn’t have been possible without Seda’s invaluable assistance.
