RTE General Enterprise
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Business Start Date: | 2027-05-20 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Spaza Shop
Challenges/Needs:
While the business had loyal customers, it faced challenges such as poor stock control, limited pricing strategy, and very little marketing. Turnover was inconsistent, and the business struggled to grow beyond daily sales.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Mr. Radebe participated in an Inventory Management Training. The programme focused on core skills such as bookkeeping, stock management, pricing, and customer service. One key takeaway was learning how to separate personal and business finances and how to reinvest profits for growth.
He also learned about effective product placement, bundling low-selling items with fast-moving goods, and using local promotions to boost foot traffic.
He also learned about effective product placement, bundling low-selling items with fast-moving goods, and using local promotions to boost foot traffic.
Outcome Details:
The results were visible within a few months:
Turnover increased by 60% after applying new pricing strategies and improving stock rotation.
The shop introduced monthly specials and combo deals, which attracted new and returning customers.
Improved record-keeping led to better stock planning and reduced wastage.
The business extended its operating hours and added one part-time assistants, creating local job opportunities.
The training provided the knowledge and tools that transformed RTE General Trading from a struggling shop into a growing and well-managed business. Thabiso now plans to expand into supplying vegetables.
Turnover increased by 60% after applying new pricing strategies and improving stock rotation.
The shop introduced monthly specials and combo deals, which attracted new and returning customers.
Improved record-keeping led to better stock planning and reduced wastage.
The business extended its operating hours and added one part-time assistants, creating local job opportunities.
The training provided the knowledge and tools that transformed RTE General Trading from a struggling shop into a growing and well-managed business. Thabiso now plans to expand into supplying vegetables.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“We have really seen a difference in how we operate. Our customers are happy, and the shop is busier than ever. Training truly changed my business,”
