Batho Bohle & Masego Trading

Business Location:	Rural & Township
Province	Northern Cape
Branch:	John Taolo Gaetsewe
Business Start Date:
Busniess Type:	Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: Retail and supply and delivery

Challenges/Needs: The business was not operational, had no defined focus, lacked start-up capital, and had no required permits or compliance documents. Although the director showed interest in construction, the lack of equipment and projects made it difficult to pursue.

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details: The director attended Basic Business Skills training, after which SEDFA engaged her in business advisory sessions to identify a viable business opportunity. SEDFA assisted the client to apply for W&R SETA funding, through which she received R6 000.00 stock to start a tuckshop. Further support included assistance in obtaining a municipal trading permit, a Certificate of Acceptance from the district, and applying for the Spaza Shop Support Fund. Ms. Sechogela was also supported to submit an RFQ for a tender.

Outcome Details: As a result of the interventions, Bathobotlhe & Masego Trading successfully opened a tuckshop and is currently expanding its premises to accommodate more stock. The business now generates an average monthly turnover of R5 000.00 and has
created one (1) employment opportunity. In addition, the business secured a SIOC tender valued at R192 000.00 significantly improving its sustainability and positioning it for future growth.

Client Feedback

Client Comments: “Thanks, SEDFA for the valuable support, guidance, and assistance provided, which enabled the business to become operational and grow sustainably.”