Ubuhle-bukaQinisile group
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | Nelson Mandela Bay |
| Business Start Date: | 2022-07-19 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
• Catering Services: Ubuhle BukaQinisile provides professional catering for events, conferences, corporate gatherings, and private functions. Specialising in customised menus that emphasise fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the catering team ensures guests enjoy delicious meals accompanied by outstanding service.
• Stationery Supplies: The company offers a diverse array of stationery products suitable for businesses and individuals. From office essentials to specialised items for events and personal use, clients have access to quality products at competitive prices, including pens, paper, office organisers, and more.
Challenges/Needs:
• Experienced difficulty accessing finance for vital equipment and machinery.
• Limited resources for promotional and marketing materials.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
• SEDFA has assisted in developing promotional materials to enhance marketing efforts.
• Application for grant funding to support business expansion.
• Application for grant funding to support business expansion.
Outcome Details:
• Sedfa has successfully created promotional materials for the business, strengthening marketing resources.
• Ubuhle bukaQinisile secured the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) funding in 2022, receiving R48,850, followed by a second grant of R45,000 that has been approved in 2025, facilitating the purchase of catering equipment.
• The business continues to obtain catering contracts with notable entities such as the Department of Arts and Culture, Engeli, SEDFA, and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
• They have experienced increased sales from R0 to R70000 and expanded the team by employing three additional staff members to support catering operations, constituting 300% increase.
• Ubuhle bukaQinisile secured the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) funding in 2022, receiving R48,850, followed by a second grant of R45,000 that has been approved in 2025, facilitating the purchase of catering equipment.
• The business continues to obtain catering contracts with notable entities such as the Department of Arts and Culture, Engeli, SEDFA, and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
• They have experienced increased sales from R0 to R70000 and expanded the team by employing three additional staff members to support catering operations, constituting 300% increase.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“I appreciate your support."
