Gilwill Towing and Mechanical Services
| Business Location: | Rural |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Branch: | Waterberg |
| Business Start Date: | 2018-11-01 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Car Repairs
Car services
Towing
Challenges/Needs:
Mr. Gilbert Maesella Mashishi first visited Sedfa Waterberg branch in January 2024, seeking business development services. During consultation and assessment, the following challenges were identified:
• Financial planning and record keeping were both insufficient.
• Business planning and operational planning skills were limited.
• In order for the business to grow and fulfil the demand, support in securing financing was essential.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
• Five days Business plan training,
• Assistance with development of a comprehensive business plan and facilitation of access to finance through our lending department (TREP)
• Assistance with development of a comprehensive business plan and facilitation of access to finance through our lending department (TREP)
Outcome Details:
• Turnover increased from R 225 000 to R 408 000 per annum.
• Two new jobs were created, increasing employment from 6 to 7 jobs.
• The business owner can record finances accurately using MS Excel.
• Two new jobs were created, increasing employment from 6 to 7 jobs.
• The business owner can record finances accurately using MS Excel.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Thank you to SEDA for the services we are receiving. Please continue working with us until we grow our business.”
