Phillip Kgomotso Mosii

Business Location: Township
Province Gauteng
Branch: Seda Johannesburg Branch
Business Start Date: 2018-09-26
Busniess Type: Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: Spaza Shop Activities
Challenges/Needs: A Small Business Assessment Tool (SBAT) Assessment was conducted on the business, and the following key challenges that hinder the growth of the business were identified: 1. Capital and Stock Constraints – the business is undercapitalised and currently lacks the working capital to maintain optimal stock levels, resulting in missed sales opportunities and 2. No sufficient inventory systems, and as a result, run a risk of suffering losses due to wastage.

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details: A Small Business Assessment Tool (SBAT) Assessment was conducted, and the following recommendations and interventions were agreed upon with the client:
1. Offered a 3-day Inventory Management Training
2. Facilitate access to funding to assist the client in acquiring trading stock.
Outcome Details: Sedfa interventions have highly assisted the business in the following manner:
 3 Days of Inventory Management Training were conducted,
 Funding was acquired through the W&RSETA Spaza Voucher Programme and Trading stock worth R6 000 was received,
 As a result, the client was able to achieve a 9% increase in revenue, and their net profit grew from R421 to R5,965. The business was also successful in retaining its present staff member.

Client Feedback

Client Comments: I am grateful to Sedfa
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