Ekasi Gardens

Business Location: Township
Province Gauteng
Branch: Seda Ekurhuleni Branch
Business Start Date:
Busniess Type: Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: Hiring of Events Equipments- Tables, Chairs, Tents
Challenges/Needs: Reduced Brand awareness and Recognition, as promotional material acts as a tangible and recurring advertisement for the business to be visible and memorable. • Missed opportunities for engagement, as lack of tools restricted the business from accessing pop-up markets and exhibitions. • Lower Sales and Revenue, lack of effective promotion directly impacted the business’s ability to generate sales and increase revenue. • Restricted market access, as the business relied heavily on informal sales channels

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details: Marketing material, helping the business showcase their business logo to potential clients
and enhance their visibility and brand awareness.
• Revenue strategy improvement, enabling the business to showcase its products effectively
at pop-up markets and industry exhibitions.
• Marketing skills, that will help owner market the business effectively for brand recognition
and increasing revenue.
Outcome Details: Turnover increased from R72 000 to R180 000, reflecting a R108 000 revenue boost.
• Net profit improved from R27 000 to R60 000 indicating stronger financial sustainability.
• Employment grew from 1 to 4 employees, creating three extra employment opportunities
within the local community.
• Expenses rose from R45 000 to R120 000, due to increased production and marketing
efforts.
• Enhanced brand awareness and marketing strategies resulted in new customer
acquisitions, leading to higher sales volumes and new business opportunities.

Client Feedback

Client Comments: “We are grateful for SEDA’s support and loyalty. Now we are ready to increase our revenue, as it was
a challenge marketing ourselves to potential customers ”
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