Besige Erasmus Bytjies (Pty) LTD
| Business Location: | Rural area - Farms |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | George - Eden |
| Business Start Date: | 2023-10-31 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Mr Piet and Christine Erasmus is the owners of Besige Erasmus Bytjies (Pty) LTD, a bee farming business operating from a farm outside Herbertsdale. Mr Erasmus stated the business in 2014 after identifying the potential for honey production on the lifestyle farm of which he was caretaker.
Since starting the business, he received support from Department Agriculture and Seda, to the point where the business now supply honey to several retail stores and attend various markets throughout the year.
Challenges/Needs:
The business experienced the following challenges:
o Lack of marketing opportunities.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
o Pop Up market: Garden Route Pop-Up Market
Outcome Details:
o Turnover increased from R 137 000 to R 179 634, an increase of 31%
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Thanks to the Pop-Up market, we have developed a good client base in Geoge.”
