God's Honour Trading Entrrprose
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | Nelson Mandela Bay |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Clothing and Textiles: Sewing embroidery
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Challenges/Needs:
Despite its potential, the business faced several hurdles:
Limited production capacity due to a lack of modern sewing and embroidery equipment.
Restricted ability to meet growing demand, leading to missed opportunities with bulk orders.
Minimal staff capacity, as the business was initially run solely by Amanda without additional employees.
Low turnover (R28,800), which made it difficult to reinvest in equipment or expand operations.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Through the SEDFA Asset Assist Programme, Amanda Marumo received essential sewing equipment that allowed her to significantly improve production speed, product quality, and output.
• Business Mentorship: Amanda also received guidance on pricing strategies, compliance requirements, and financial management to prepare the business for scaling.
• Market Linkages: SEDFA facilitated connections to local role players in Gqeberha, including trade unions, schools, churches, and suppliers, to open doors for larger contracts.
• Business Mentorship: Amanda also received guidance on pricing strategies, compliance requirements, and financial management to prepare the business for scaling.
• Market Linkages: SEDFA facilitated connections to local role players in Gqeberha, including trade unions, schools, churches, and suppliers, to open doors for larger contracts.
Outcome Details:
• Job creation: Staff increased from 1 to 4 employees, empowering local youth and women with employment opportunities.
• Revenue growth: Turnover grew from R28,800 to R35,700 within a short period.
• Improved productivity: The new equipment allowed faster turnaround times and higher-quality production, enabling the business to handle bigger orders.
• Stronger market presence: Through mentorship and market linkages, God’s Honour Trading Enterprise is now more competitive and ready to secure bulk institutional clients.
• Received R180,465.00 for equipment and materials from the SEDFA Asset Assist Programme.
• Revenue growth: Turnover grew from R28,800 to R35,700 within a short period.
• Improved productivity: The new equipment allowed faster turnaround times and higher-quality production, enabling the business to handle bigger orders.
• Stronger market presence: Through mentorship and market linkages, God’s Honour Trading Enterprise is now more competitive and ready to secure bulk institutional clients.
• Received R180,465.00 for equipment and materials from the SEDFA Asset Assist Programme.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
The support I received from SEDFA has completely transformed my business. With the new sewing equipment, I can take on bigger orders, produce better quality products, and employ more people from my community. My dream of growing God’s Honour Trading Enterprise into a sustainable and impactful business is finally becoming a reality
