The Bridge Hangout and Car Wash
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | North West |
| Branch: | Bojanala West |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Car Wash & cooked food business
Challenges/Needs:
When the business was registered with Seda, it faced numerous challenges including the absence of financial records, poor recordkeeping systems, lack of equipment suitable for industrial operations. These challenges negatively impacted the business’s ability to attract funding and scale its operations.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The client first engaged with Seda through the Bojanala West Branch. The Business Advisor conducted a full business assessment and provided support in the following areas:
• Basic costing and pricing training to assist the client with financial control.
• Business mentorship focused on recordkeeping and financial documentation.
• A referral for business finance mentorship was initiated to prepare the business for future funding readiness.
• Basic costing and pricing training to assist the client with financial control.
• Business mentorship focused on recordkeeping and financial documentation.
• A referral for business finance mentorship was initiated to prepare the business for future funding readiness.
Outcome Details:
Following Seda’s interventions:
• Turnover increased from R0 to R190,000, reflecting a substantial growth since operations began.
• The number of employees increased from 1 to 3, showing job creation and capacity growth.
• The owner is better equipped with business knowledge, particularly in pricing, costing, and basic operations.
• The business has plans to expand its offerings and physical space, with improved understanding of financial planning and customer management.
• Turnover increased from R0 to R190,000, reflecting a substantial growth since operations began.
• The number of employees increased from 1 to 3, showing job creation and capacity growth.
• The owner is better equipped with business knowledge, particularly in pricing, costing, and basic operations.
• The business has plans to expand its offerings and physical space, with improved understanding of financial planning and customer management.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“Seda’s support helped us structure our pricing and keep track of our sales. With their guidance, we’ve grown quickly, and I now have a clearer vision for expanding the business.”
— Karabo Kgokong, Owner – The Bridge Hangout & Car Wash
— Karabo Kgokong, Owner – The Bridge Hangout & Car Wash
