Nqobile Trading and projects
| Business Location: | Rural |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Branch: | Nkangala |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Ngobile Trading and Projects deal with seedlings and it’s located at Kwaggafontein
Challenges/Needs:
The client experienced several challenges, including limited funding, inadequate equipment, and difficulty in expanding the business. Due to these constraints, she was referred to the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) for business support and potential funding assistance.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
SEDFA, through its Asset Assist Support Programme, provided financial support to acquire essential equipment, including:
• Four portable mobile toilets
• A trailer honey sucker
• VIP toilets
In addition, the Office of the Premier, through the PYDF Programme, assisted the business with funding to acquire further equipment to support growth and diversification, including:
• An ice-making machine
• A semi-automated water filling line
• A large printer and cutter
The Department of Agriculture also contributed through the voucher programme, which enabled the business to access critical inputs and improve operations.
• Four portable mobile toilets
• A trailer honey sucker
• VIP toilets
In addition, the Office of the Premier, through the PYDF Programme, assisted the business with funding to acquire further equipment to support growth and diversification, including:
• An ice-making machine
• A semi-automated water filling line
• A large printer and cutter
The Department of Agriculture also contributed through the voucher programme, which enabled the business to access critical inputs and improve operations.
Outcome Details:
Following SEDFA’s support, the business was able to:
• Secure full ownership of the acquired equipment
• Increase sales revenue from R24,000 (at the Assessment Date) to R29,000 (at the Improvement Assessment Date)
• Increase employment from 1 employee to 3 employees, contributing to local job creation
• Secure full ownership of the acquired equipment
• Increase sales revenue from R24,000 (at the Assessment Date) to R29,000 (at the Improvement Assessment Date)
• Increase employment from 1 employee to 3 employees, contributing to local job creation
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
The client expressed gratitude for the support received, noting that the assistance from the Department of Agriculture inspired her to continue improving the business. She further indicated that the guidance and support from SEDFA have been instrumental in strengthening her operations and growth.
