Effusion Enterprise
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Business Start Date: | 2021-11-21 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Retail-purified water
Challenges/Needs:
The business experienced significant operational challenges due to the absence of a Point of Sale (POS) system in the new store which led to inaccurate sales recording, limited access to reliable sales reports and inefficient inventory management. Without real-time stock updates, the owner struggled to monitor product movement, prevent stock shortages or overstocking and make informed purchasing decisions, ultimately affecting overall business efficiency and profitability.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Effusion Enterprise approached the SEDFA Thabo Mofutsanyana branch seeking support with the implementation of a Point of Sale (POS) system. A business advisor conducted a diagnostic assessment using the Critical Planning Exercise to evaluate the viability and operational needs of the business. Following the assessment, the enterprise was assisted with the installation of IQ Retail POS software for both of its branches to improve sales tracking and inventory management.
Outcome Details:
Through SEDFA’s business support the owner has realised the following benefits:
• Turnover increased from R887 282 to R1 463 352
• Sustained 8 jobs
• Created 2 jobs
• Turnover increased from R887 282 to R1 463 352
• Sustained 8 jobs
• Created 2 jobs
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“I sincerely appreciate the support you have provided to my business”
