Fresh Corner Vegetables Pty Ltd
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Mangaung Branch |
| Business Start Date: | 2024-03-01 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Products include:
• Muesli – packed with nuts, seeds, fruits, and yogurt.
• Smoothies – fresh fruit blends for energy and nutrition.
• Fruit salads – seasonal fruits, served fresh daily.
• Sandwiches & wraps – healthy, ready-to-eat meals.
Challenges/Needs:
When Ms. Tshegofatso Thipe first approached SEDFA, her business, Fresh Corner Vegetables, was still informal, it was not registered, had no compliance with SARS or the municipality, and needed business management skills. Although she already had promising product offerings, she struggled with accessing local markets and needed funding to grow.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Intervention / Solution
Small Business Assessment Tool was conducted and Sedfa assisted with the following:
• Business Formalization, CIPC registration and SARS compliance
• Training on basic business skills
• Marketing material for brand awareness
• Mentorship and Coaching: Ongoing guidance to improve general business operations.
Small Business Assessment Tool was conducted and Sedfa assisted with the following:
• Business Formalization, CIPC registration and SARS compliance
• Training on basic business skills
• Marketing material for brand awareness
• Mentorship and Coaching: Ongoing guidance to improve general business operations.
Outcome Details:
Outcome/ Results
With the support of SEDFA, Fresh Corner Vegetables transitioned from an informal venture into a fully compliant and registered business. Ms. Thipe gained essential skills in business management, financial planning, and compliance, which enabled her to strengthen internal systems and improve decision-making. Fresh Corner now enjoys a growing customer base, improved brand visibility, and greater sustainability. Business sustained one job and achieved a notable increase in turnover from R0 to R42 000, demonstrating how determination, combined with the right support, can transform a small idea into a thriving enterprise.
With the support of SEDFA, Fresh Corner Vegetables transitioned from an informal venture into a fully compliant and registered business. Ms. Thipe gained essential skills in business management, financial planning, and compliance, which enabled her to strengthen internal systems and improve decision-making. Fresh Corner now enjoys a growing customer base, improved brand visibility, and greater sustainability. Business sustained one job and achieved a notable increase in turnover from R0 to R42 000, demonstrating how determination, combined with the right support, can transform a small idea into a thriving enterprise.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“Through SEDFA’s support, I turned my idea into a compliant, growing business that serves my community.”
