Yimi Ethnic
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | OR Tambo |
| Business Start Date: | 2022-07-19 |
| Busniess Type: | Co-operative |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Products & Services: - Women's Apparel (Workwear, Occasionwear, Modern Ethnicwear) - Custom Garment Production - Small Batch Manufacturing - Corporate Cultural Wear
Challenges/Needs:
To further accelerate growth and expansion, Ms. Ngcama approached SEDFA ORT for assistance. Following a comprehensive assessment using the Small Business Assessment Tool, Yimi ethnics received targeted intervention, which was packaging and barcoding. The business is currently being assisted with website development.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
To further accelerate growth and expansion, Ms. Ngcama approached SEDFA ORT for assistance. Following a comprehensive assessment using the Small Business Assessment Tool, Yimi ethnics received targeted intervention, which was packaging and barcoding. The business is currently being assisted with website development.
Outcome Details:
• Yimi Ethnics has expanded its workforce from 1 to 4 employees, creating new job opportunities and stimulating local economic growth.
• Sales have increased from R56,000 to R60,000 within six months, demonstrating the business's growing success and potential. Representing a 6% growth.
• Sales have increased from R56,000 to R60,000 within six months, demonstrating the business's growing success and potential. Representing a 6% growth.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
"Yimi Ethnic would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to SEDFA ORT for their invaluable support and assistance. Their partnership has been instrumental in Yimi's growth and success, and we look forward to continuing our journey together." – Ms Zikhona Ngcama
