Op'pit
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Mangaung Branch |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Manufacturing – handcrafted wood products and interior decor
Challenges/Needs:
At the beginning, the business experienced challenges with lack of access to markets for growth. The business also needed funding for expansion to purchase new machinery and equipment, as well as working capital to cater for overheads.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The owner approached SEDFA Mangaung branch BDS support. An assessment was conducted, and an action plan developed. Sedfa assisted the client with facilitation of access to markets by referring them to participate at the Bloemshow annual exhibition. The clients was assisted Asset Assist Application to the value of R250,000.
Outcome Details:
The Bloemshow intervention assisted the client to access new markets. Client Business monthly turnover improved from R32,000 p/m to R45,000 p/m on average. The employment increased from 2 to 3 staff members
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Sedfa has assisted my business to grow and access to new markets.
