IM CONNECT SA (PTY)LTD
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | Nelson Mandela Bay |
| Business Start Date: | 2020-04-21 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
IM Connect SA provides a
range of services, including internet connectivity solutions, website development,
and technical support services such as network restoration, system configuration
in rural libraries, device repairs, and equipment servicing. The company’s target
market includes micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), start-up
businesses, corporate clients, township-based enterprises, and government
institutions.
Challenges/Needs:
IM Connect SA has a big challenge with accessing the township economy
Limited capacity and infrastructure
Access to finance to expand the business
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The owner, Zukile Mangwana met Nhlakanipho Zondo, Business Advisor in the
Nelson Mandela Bay Branch as a supplier for SEDFA, he was then invited for a
consultation with by Mr Zondo. After conducting an assessment, the Business
Advisor was able to identify the gaps and recommended interventions to take the
business forward. The business was then assisted by sending Mr Zukile Mangwana
(Director) to the ICT Summit in Johannesburg to exhibit the services offered by IM
Connect SA.
Nelson Mandela Bay Branch as a supplier for SEDFA, he was then invited for a
consultation with by Mr Zondo. After conducting an assessment, the Business
Advisor was able to identify the gaps and recommended interventions to take the
business forward. The business was then assisted by sending Mr Zukile Mangwana
(Director) to the ICT Summit in Johannesburg to exhibit the services offered by IM
Connect SA.
Outcome Details:
The business was able to increase their turnover from R130,000 to
R340,000(62% increase)
The business has increased the employees from 5 to 6 employees.
IM Connect SA has received a contract from Sundays River Valley
Municipality NPC to digitalize 6 libraries for the duration of 12 months. This
contract alone will bring in R350 000 per library.
R340,000(62% increase)
The business has increased the employees from 5 to 6 employees.
IM Connect SA has received a contract from Sundays River Valley
Municipality NPC to digitalize 6 libraries for the duration of 12 months. This
contract alone will bring in R350 000 per library.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“Thank you to SEDFA for the business opportunities that have created a
sustainable revenue stream for IM Connect SA in the past 2 years”.
sustainable revenue stream for IM Connect SA in the past 2 years”.
