A 2 Zebra Adventures
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | George - Eden |
| Business Start Date: | 2020-01-01 |
| Busniess Type: | Sole Proprietor |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The client approached SEDFA for assistance with growing the business. She was introduced to a Business Advisor who conducted a diagnostic assessment, Critical Planning Exercise (CPE) on the business. The CPE aims to plan and prepare financial projections for twelve months or more and simulate various “what if” scenarios. The assessment enabled the business to make accurate and realistic financial predictions and develop a plan that significantly contributed to its success.
The following interventions were implemented:
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Facilitated attendance at the World Trade Market, and
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Development of a Website.
Challenges/Needs:
CHALLENGES
The business experienced the following challenges:
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Lack of trade exhibition exposure;
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Lack of website development, and
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Lack of marketing material development.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The client approached SEDFA for assistance with growing the business. She was introduced to a Business Advisor who conducted a diagnostic assessment, Critical Planning Exercise (CPE) on the business. The CPE aims to plan and prepare financial projections for twelve months or more and simulate various “what if” scenarios. The assessment enabled the business to make accurate and realistic financial predictions and develop a plan that significantly contributed to its success.
The following interventions were implanted:
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Facilitated attendance at the World Trade Market, and
•
Development of a Website.
The following interventions were implanted:
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Facilitated attendance at the World Trade Market, and
•
Development of a Website.
Outcome Details:
OUTCOME / RESULTS:
The following outcomes were achieved:
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Exposure to the trade market enhanced the business, which yielded leads;
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Ability to secure new clients, and there is a higher new clientele awareness of the business, as evidenced by the increased sales, and
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Turnover increased from R 17 050 to R 23 474, an increase of 37.68%.
The following outcomes were achieved:
•
Exposure to the trade market enhanced the business, which yielded leads;
•
Ability to secure new clients, and there is a higher new clientele awareness of the business, as evidenced by the increased sales, and
•
Turnover increased from R 17 050 to R 23 474, an increase of 37.68%.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“SEDFA performed a good job; we got help with projects that significantly enhanced our company's operations and standing in the market. It enabled us to increase sales and broaden our service offerings. We would not have reached the current level of progress without SEDFA's help”.
