Emang Banna
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Business Start Date: | 2015-03-20 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Serves the local community with essential household goods
Challenges/Needs:
Before the intervention, Emang Banna struggled with limited financial literacy and weak stock management systems. The business faced difficulties in controlling inventory, monitoring cash flow, and maintaining profitability. As a result, stock shortages were common, which limited both turnover and growth.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Through the Wholesale and Retail SETA programme facilitated by Sedfa, Mr. Matsoele received training in financial management and inventory control. This knowledge improved record-keeping, pricing, and planning. In addition, the company was supported with stock to the value of R6,000, giving it a stronger foundation to meet customer demand.
Outcome Details:
The intervention brought measurable improvements:
• Turnover grew from R15,500 to R28,800, an increase of 46%.
• Profit rose from R2,260 to R3,660, an improvement of 38%.
• Employment expanded from 1 employee to 2 employees, reflecting a 100% increase in staff capacity.
These results show that with the right support, even small township businesses can scale and become sustainable contributors to local economic development.
• Turnover grew from R15,500 to R28,800, an increase of 46%.
• Profit rose from R2,260 to R3,660, an improvement of 38%.
• Employment expanded from 1 employee to 2 employees, reflecting a 100% increase in staff capacity.
These results show that with the right support, even small township businesses can scale and become sustainable contributors to local economic development.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“The training and stock support completely transformed my business. I can now manage my finances and stock better, which has doubled my turnover. I am grateful for this opportunity—it has given Emang Banna a stronger future.”
