Charmyk.pty.ltd
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Branch: | Waterberg |
| Business Start Date: | 2020-01-01 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The salon focuses on providing a range of hairstyling options for women and haircut services for men. In the past, the salon leased chairs to nail technicians;
Challenges/Needs:
Ms. Kekana initially reached out to SEDFA in August 2021 during a TREP outreach. During the initial consultation and evaluation, several issues were identified:
• The business owner had a limited understanding of record keeping and financial management.
• The business was facing low client traffic while operating in Mosesetjane.
• The business required additional technical skills and customer service expertise in the personal care sector.
• There was a lack of proper planning and a strategy for growth within the business.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Intervention / Solution
• Financial management mentorship from 1 October 2021 – 30 November 2021
• Personal care Training in March 2022 to gain technical skills and customer care.
• Business planning Training in July 2024 to help improve and grow the business.
• Clients received consultation services since becoming SEDFA client that is assisting in business growth and sustainability
• Financial management mentorship from 1 October 2021 – 30 November 2021
• Personal care Training in March 2022 to gain technical skills and customer care.
• Business planning Training in July 2024 to help improve and grow the business.
• Clients received consultation services since becoming SEDFA client that is assisting in business growth and sustainability
Outcome Details:
Outcome/ Results
• Annual turnover increased from R 197,000 to R 213,000, marking an 8% growth.
• The number of employees grew from 2 to 3, reflecting a 50% increase.
• With support from business plan training, the client is planning to launch massage services, aiming to generate two additional jobs.
• Annual turnover increased from R 197,000 to R 213,000, marking an 8% growth.
• The number of employees grew from 2 to 3, reflecting a 50% increase.
• With support from business plan training, the client is planning to launch massage services, aiming to generate two additional jobs.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Seda services are helping me grow the business
