Dorophia Trading CC t/a Lobethal Bakery
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Branch: | Uthukela |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | cc |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Bakery
Challenges/Needs:
An assessment conducted by Sedfa revealed the business was facing the following challenges:
Old equipment which resulted in production inefficiencies.
Lack of effective packaging and labelling for brand awareness.
Lack of effective financial management practices.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The business was assisted with new assets and equipment by Sedfa to the value of R250 000 to improve production and replace some older machinery.
Lobethal Bakery was also assisted with packaging to assist them in their product awareness efforts.
The business owner is currently enrolled in a 3 weeks mentorship program organized by SEDFA in collaboration with the Germany Senior Expert Service.
Lobethal Bakery was also assisted with packaging to assist them in their product awareness efforts.
The business owner is currently enrolled in a 3 weeks mentorship program organized by SEDFA in collaboration with the Germany Senior Expert Service.
Outcome Details:
The company increased its employees from 30 to 31.
Their production capacity has improved since the introduction of the new machinery and there are less breakdowns and delays.
Lobethal’s turnover increased its turnover from R11 321 548 to R 11 401 548 due to its improved operations and increased supply.
The business acquired 2 more delivery vehicles to help with deliveries around Tugela Ferry, Greytown, and Pomeroy.
Their production capacity has improved since the introduction of the new machinery and there are less breakdowns and delays.
Lobethal’s turnover increased its turnover from R11 321 548 to R 11 401 548 due to its improved operations and increased supply.
The business acquired 2 more delivery vehicles to help with deliveries around Tugela Ferry, Greytown, and Pomeroy.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“We wish to express our gratitude and great appreciation to SEDFA uThukela to have recognize potential in our business to invest efforts and support in assisting our business Lobethal Bakery.”
