Wild Plum Growers
| Business Location: | Rural & Township |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | Cape Winelands |
| Business Start Date: | 2023-07-01 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Fresh Mushrooms and Mushroom Grow Kits Supplier
Challenges/Needs:
• Lack of local sales;
• Inadequate production capability and capacity, and
• Lack of funding for expansion
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Marketing – Exhibition – CT Organic & Natural Expo
Outcome Details:
• Turnover increased from R 198 288 to R 655 825, an increase of 230.74%;
• Net Profit increased from R 108 522 to R 327 749, an increase of 202.01%, and
• The business has maintained its staff complement of two employees
• Net Profit increased from R 108 522 to R 327 749, an increase of 202.01%, and
• The business has maintained its staff complement of two employees
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Thank you, Shahied, the Expo was excellent exposure to showcase our range of products. We made some good contacts to follow up with. Things are going well with the new shop; our turnover has increased by almost 200%
