Dimhimah International
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Mangaung Branch |
| Business Start Date: | 2024-05-01 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
DM Collectables (Pty) Ltd is a manufacturing and servicing company based at number 1st Floor, Bloem Arcade, Bloemfontein Central Business District, Free State. The business was registered in 2018 and started operations in 2020. During 2025, the business expanded its business operations to Southern Centre, Benade Drive, Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein. The company currently employs 4 staff, including the owner.
Challenges/Needs:
DM Collectables (Pty) Ltd experienced challenges with lack of access to funding, access to markets and information. This indirectly affected their growth potential.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Me Dimakatso Morobe approached Seda for assistance with access to funding, marketing material and exhibitions, including information advice and referral.
Seda assisted the business with the following:
• Promotional Materials
• Exhibitions
• Information, advice and referral
Seda assisted the business with the following:
• Promotional Materials
• Exhibitions
• Information, advice and referral
Outcome Details:
DM Collectables (Pty) Ltd was assisted with promotional materials during 2024 as part of access to local markets. Furthermore, the business was assisted with the Bloem-show exhibition during 2024. The Bloem Show in Bloemfontein typically has over 100,000 visitors over the course of its nine-day run. In 2024, the show had a record-breaking 126,327 visitors. The show attracts people all over South Africa and neighbouring countries. The business has also expanded its operations to the Southern Centre Shopping Mall (M01E) in Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein where the owner still has to do shop fittings and some renovations. The business has also been advised and referred for asset assistance grant funding application for R250 000. The application is still in progress.
The business managed to secure sales of R7,848 during the 10-day exhibition period of the Bloem-show from 24th April 2024 to 04th May 2024, including receiving the Silver Certificate for Bloem-show 2024 Display Champions.
The business managed to secure sales of R7,848 during the 10-day exhibition period of the Bloem-show from 24th April 2024 to 04th May 2024, including receiving the Silver Certificate for Bloem-show 2024 Display Champions.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Seda has contributed positively to the growth of the business by assisting with the business marketing materials and exhibitions.
