Nomansele Trading & Projects
| Business Location: | Rural |
| Province | Free State |
| Branch: | Xhariep |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Spaza shop and cooked food outlet
Challenges/Needs:
Before receiving support, the business faced several operational constraints:
Limited equipment restricted the ability to prepare and sell cooked food.
Frequent stock shortages reduced customer satisfaction and sales.
Low operational capacity made it difficult to meet growing customer demand.
Financial performance was weak, with minimal profitability.
These challenges prevented the business from expanding and reaching its full market potential.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The business received support through a successful funding referral facilitated by Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA).
Through the Asset Assist and Stock Grant Funding, the business was approved for funding valued at R108,297, which was used to:
• Purchase new equipment for food preparation.
• Increase stock levels to reduce shortages.
• Improve operational efficiency and service capacity.
Business advisory support also provided recommendations on stock management and operational improvements to strengthen sustainability.
Through the Asset Assist and Stock Grant Funding, the business was approved for funding valued at R108,297, which was used to:
• Purchase new equipment for food preparation.
• Increase stock levels to reduce shortages.
• Improve operational efficiency and service capacity.
Business advisory support also provided recommendations on stock management and operational improvements to strengthen sustainability.
Outcome Details:
The intervention resulted in significant business growth:
Turnover increased from R180,000 to R300,000.
Net profit improved from a loss position to a positive R16,941.
Employment increased, with one additional staff member hired.
The business successfully expanded into cooked food sales, attracting more customers and increasing daily sales turnover.
Overall, the support strengthened the business’s financial stability, operational capacity, and community impact.
Turnover increased from R180,000 to R300,000.
Net profit improved from a loss position to a positive R16,941.
Employment increased, with one additional staff member hired.
The business successfully expanded into cooked food sales, attracting more customers and increasing daily sales turnover.
Overall, the support strengthened the business’s financial stability, operational capacity, and community impact.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“The support and funding assistance helped me grow my business beyond what I imagined. I was able to buy equipment, increase my stock, employ someone from my community, and serve more customers. My business is now stable and continues to grow.”
