Tech Merchants Trading as Ice 24

Business Location: Urban
Province Free State
Branch: Thabo Mofutsanyana
Business Start Date: 2023-01-02
Busniess Type: Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: Manufacturing of ice
Challenges/Needs: The main challenge faced by the business has been a shortage of equipment, which limited opportunities for growth and expansion.

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details: Tech Merchant approached the Sedfa Thabo Mofutsanyana branch to request assistance with an application for funding. The business advisor performed a diagnostic analysis using the Critical Planning Exercise (CPE) to determine viability of the business. Through the analysis, the business was then assisted with an application for the Asset Assist Programme (AAP) and branding of their delivery vehicle.
Outcome Details: Through Sedfa’s business support the owner has realised the following benefits:
 Seven (7) jobs have been sustained
 The application for funding was successful and the client received equipment worth R246 805,97 through the Asset Assist programme
 The client is part of the Pick n Pay Enterprise Development Program and listed as a supplier with Pick n Pay Retailer stores

Client Feedback

Client Comments: “Thank you Sedfa for your support”
SS05178
SS05178
SS05178
SS05178