Avon Environment Projects
| Business Location: | Rural & Township |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | City of Cape Town |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The business specialises in recycling and
waste management services, such as removal of medical waste, confidential office
documents, cardboard, paper, scrap metal and e-waste such as old computers.
The business is promoted via social media platforms and WhatsApp. They strive to achieve a clean and hazardous free environment. One of the goals of the business is to secure a contract with one of the major retailers such as Checkers.
Challenges/Needs:
o Lack of access to funding.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The client was introduced to Sedfa CBD Branch for assistance in growing his
business. He was introduced to one of the Business Advisors, who conducted a
Small Business Assessment (SBAT). The SBAT aimed to assist the business in identifying its strengths and weaknesses and to assist in how best to improve competitiveness, as well as to gain an adequate market share. The assessment assisted the business to make accurate, realistic goals on all aspects of the business to address the shortcomings to identified challenges.The following recommendation was implemented:
o Facilitated access to equipment through the Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Programme (IMEDP).
business. He was introduced to one of the Business Advisors, who conducted a
Small Business Assessment (SBAT). The SBAT aimed to assist the business in identifying its strengths and weaknesses and to assist in how best to improve competitiveness, as well as to gain an adequate market share. The assessment assisted the business to make accurate, realistic goals on all aspects of the business to address the shortcomings to identified challenges.The following recommendation was implemented:
o Facilitated access to equipment through the Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Programme (IMEDP).
Outcome Details:
Turnover increased from R 293 780 to R 336 800, an increase of 14.64%.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
The equipment I received improved my productivity and sales. Thank you, Sedfa for the
assistance.
assistance.
