Jo's Creation
| Business Location: | Rural |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | Nelson Mandela Bay |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Clothing Design & Manufacturing
Challenges/Needs:
The owner needed assistance with the development of a Business Plan to present to possible funders.
She needed to kickstart her business again after not being able to trade for a while.
She also needed assistance with access to local markets in the form of exhibitions and marketing material.
She wanted more brand exposure and assistance to increase her target audience.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The owner approached Sedfa Nelson Mandela Bay Branch. After an assessment was conducted, the business gaps were identified, and the following improvement interventions were implemented.
The owner was assisted with the development of a business plan which she uses to present to potential funders.
She was assisted to attend the Expose’ Fashion Exhibition in Cape Town in December 2025.
She was also assisted with the development of marketing material.
The owner was assisted with the development of a business plan which she uses to present to potential funders.
She was assisted to attend the Expose’ Fashion Exhibition in Cape Town in December 2025.
She was also assisted with the development of marketing material.
Outcome Details:
The business obtained funding to the value of R15 000.
The owner attended a fashion exhibition in Cape Town enabling her to showcase her brand to, and access a larger target market.
Sales increased by more than 100% from R 0 (not operating in the previous financial year) to R 55 680 in the current year.
Employment increased by 200%, from one (owner only) to three people in total.
The owner attended a fashion exhibition in Cape Town enabling her to showcase her brand to, and access a larger target market.
Sales increased by more than 100% from R 0 (not operating in the previous financial year) to R 55 680 in the current year.
Employment increased by 200%, from one (owner only) to three people in total.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“I am truly grateful to Sedfa for the support and opportunities provided. From accommodation to branding assistance and the platform to showcase my business in Cape Town. This support has played a meaningful role in the growth of my business and has enabled me to create employment opportunities. A special thanks to Lizle for her consistent guidance, encouragement, and belief in my journey.”
