not registered
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Branch: | Durban |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Not Registered |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The business specialises in a variety of traditional Pinafores
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. 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 R30 114.00 to R73 850 .00 an increase of R43 736.00 which is attributable to the purchase of additional equipment
Employment created: Expanded workforce from 1 to 3 employees,
tripling the number of jobs.
Employment created: Expanded workforce from 1 to 3 employees,
tripling the number of jobs.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“Thank you so very much for the sewing machine”
