Somiyo (Pty) Ltd

Business Location: Township
Province Eastern Cape
Branch: Nelson Mandela Bay
Business Start Date:
Busniess Type: Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: Somiyo (PTY) Ltd offers the following services-; Office Cleaning: We offer a full spectrum of cleaning services designed to keep your office spaces spotless, welcoming, and conducive to productivity. Our services include daily, weekly, or custom-tailored cleaning programs to suit your specific requirements. Janitorial Services: Our team of highly trained professionals is equipped to handle all janitorial needs, ensuring that your offices remain in top condition. We offer restroom sanitation, waste disposal, and general cleaning. Hygiene and Sanitization: In a post-pandemic world, maintaining a healthy work environment is crucial. We provide advanced hygiene and sanitization solutions, including touchpoint disinfection, air purification, and the supply of essential hygiene products. Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning: We specialize in rejuvenating and maintaining the cleanliness of your office carpets and upholstery. Our methods not only enhance aesthetics but also improve indoor air quality. Floor Maintenance: From hardwood to vinyl and tile, our team possesses the expertise to maintain and restore your office floors to a pristine condition, enhancing safety and visual appeal. Green Cleaning: We are committed to environmental sustainability. Our green cleaning practices and the use of eco-friendly products minimize our ecological footprint while delivering excellent results.
Challenges/Needs: When Sedfa conducted a diagnostic SBAT Assessment report, the following challenges were identified: • The company lacked financial strength to expand. • The lacked access to local market which is the development of promotional materials.

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details: To address the challenges above, Sedfa assisted Somiyo (PTY) Ltd with Facilitation of access to finance-Asset Assist Grant Funding and access to local market.
Outcome Details: Sedfa intervention achieved the following outcomes:

The turnover increased from R685 696.61 to R1 386 866.81
The company stayed the same.
The company received Asset Assist grant funding to the value of R210 373.61 to purchase new equipment.

Client Feedback

Client Comments: “On behalf of Somiyo (PTY) Ltd, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) for your generous support through the Asset Assist Programme and Funding for the promotional materials.
Your financial contribution has played a pivotal role in equipping our business with essential tools and resources needed to operate more efficiently and to expand our market presence. The funding received for business equipment and promotional materials has not only enhanced our operational capacity but has also significantly boosted our confidence as a growing enterprise.
We deeply appreciate Sedfa’s commitment to empowering small businesses and fostering economic growth through such impactful initiatives. Your belief in our vision and our investment in our future make a meaningful difference not just for our company, but for the communities we serve.
We look forward to a continued relationship with Sedfa as we grow and strive to make a lasting impact in our sector.
Thank you once again for your invaluable support”
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