Scents By Kamo (PTY) LTD
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | North West |
| Branch: | Bojanala West |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Manufacturing – Home Spray, Diffuser and perfumes
Challenges/Needs:
- Lack of financial management and record keeping
- Inadequate Exposure and Networking Opportunities
- Lack of Accessing to local markets
- Lack of mentorship and coaching
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Financial Management System – Office Manager:
Sedfa’s support, the client acquired an Office Manager – Financial Management
System, which brought major improvements in record-keeping, bookkeeping, and
financial compliance. This intervention enabled the company to produce more
accurate reports, monitor cash flow effectively, and make data-driven decisions.
Access to local markets (Night market at waterfall mall:
SEFDA successfully secured a stall for the client at the Night Market held at
Waterfall Mall. During this two-day event, the client generated sales amounting to
R6,000.00, demonstrating strong customer demand and market acceptance for
their products. Beyond immediate sales, the platform created valuable networking
opportunities: the client established relationships with Kanye Naturals Store and
Kele Beauty, leading to shelf space agreements that provide ongoing retail
exposure.
Bolt Accelerator Program (Mentorship and Coaching Programme)
Scents by Kamo participated in the Bolt Accelerator Program, a six-month
mentorship and coaching initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs with the
skills, tools, and networks needed to grow their businesses. The business excelled during the programme, being selected among the Top 20 entrepreneurs, and ultimately winning a R15,000.00 cash prize to reinvest in
business development.
Sedfa’s support, the client acquired an Office Manager – Financial Management
System, which brought major improvements in record-keeping, bookkeeping, and
financial compliance. This intervention enabled the company to produce more
accurate reports, monitor cash flow effectively, and make data-driven decisions.
Access to local markets (Night market at waterfall mall:
SEFDA successfully secured a stall for the client at the Night Market held at
Waterfall Mall. During this two-day event, the client generated sales amounting to
R6,000.00, demonstrating strong customer demand and market acceptance for
their products. Beyond immediate sales, the platform created valuable networking
opportunities: the client established relationships with Kanye Naturals Store and
Kele Beauty, leading to shelf space agreements that provide ongoing retail
exposure.
Bolt Accelerator Program (Mentorship and Coaching Programme)
Scents by Kamo participated in the Bolt Accelerator Program, a six-month
mentorship and coaching initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs with the
skills, tools, and networks needed to grow their businesses. The business excelled during the programme, being selected among the Top 20 entrepreneurs, and ultimately winning a R15,000.00 cash prize to reinvest in
business development.
Outcome Details:
I am sincerely grateful to SEDFA for their unwavering support, which has been instrumental in helping megrow and strengthen my business. Their guidance, trust, and encouragement opened doors to new opportunities, improved my operations, and expanded my market reach.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
SEFDA’s interventions, Scents by Kamo has achieved significant progress in
strengthening its operations and positioning for growth. The introduction of a Financial
Management System will improve compliance, record-keeping, and cash flow
monitoring, enabling more informed business decisions. Access to the Night Market at
Waterfall Mall generated R6,000.00 in sales over two days and secured retail partnerships
with Kanye Naturals Store and Kele Beauty, expanding both revenue streams and brand
visibility. Participation in the six-month Bolt Accelerator Program further enhanced the
client’s entrepreneurial capacity, culminating in recognition as a Top 20 entrepreneur and
securing R15,000.00 in prize funding. Collectively, these interventions improved financial
management, market access, and business development, resulting in a 13.37% increase in
turnover and creating a strong foundation for sustainability and long-term
competitiveness.
strengthening its operations and positioning for growth. The introduction of a Financial
Management System will improve compliance, record-keeping, and cash flow
monitoring, enabling more informed business decisions. Access to the Night Market at
Waterfall Mall generated R6,000.00 in sales over two days and secured retail partnerships
with Kanye Naturals Store and Kele Beauty, expanding both revenue streams and brand
visibility. Participation in the six-month Bolt Accelerator Program further enhanced the
client’s entrepreneurial capacity, culminating in recognition as a Top 20 entrepreneur and
securing R15,000.00 in prize funding. Collectively, these interventions improved financial
management, market access, and business development, resulting in a 13.37% increase in
turnover and creating a strong foundation for sustainability and long-term
competitiveness.
