Seconds Contractors
| Business Location: | Urban |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | Nelson Mandela Bay |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Not Registered |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Construction/ Rennovations
Challenges/Needs:
Starting with only one employee and minimal resources, Antonio faced significant challenges in the early stages of the business. Limited equipment, lack of formal systems, and the absence of sufficient capital made it difficult to compete with more established contractors. Costing, planning, and managing small projects were also challenging, as Antonio was still learning how to transition from a worker and estate agent into a fully-fledged entrepreneur.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
To strengthen his business knowledge and credibility, Antonio registered on the SEDFA database and actively engaged in various training programmes. He successfully completed Basic Business Skills (BBS), Quality Management, and Tender Training. These interventions were instrumental in equipping him with the tools to:
• Improve his costing and planning processes.
• Enhance the quality of his service delivery.
• Compete for and successfully secure both private projects and government tenders.
The structured training not only improved his confidence but also positioned Seconds Contractors as a reliable and professional service provider.
• Improve his costing and planning processes.
• Enhance the quality of his service delivery.
• Compete for and successfully secure both private projects and government tenders.
The structured training not only improved his confidence but also positioned Seconds Contractors as a reliable and professional service provider.
Outcome Details:
Through determination, continuous learning, and the implementation of new business skills, Seconds Contractors has experienced significant growth:
Turnover increased from R12,500 in the first months to R312,000 within a year an increase of 23969%.
Staffing grew from 1 to 6 employees, creating much-needed jobs in the community.
Antonio successfully secured government tenders and also completed various projects for private clients, establishing a strong reputation in the construction and renovation industry.
The business is now on a firm growth trajectory and has proven that with resilience, training, and strategic planning, even a small enterprise with humble beginnings can thrive.
Turnover increased from R12,500 in the first months to R312,000 within a year an increase of 23969%.
Staffing grew from 1 to 6 employees, creating much-needed jobs in the community.
Antonio successfully secured government tenders and also completed various projects for private clients, establishing a strong reputation in the construction and renovation industry.
The business is now on a firm growth trajectory and has proven that with resilience, training, and strategic planning, even a small enterprise with humble beginnings can thrive.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
When I started Seconds Contractors, I only had a vision and very little resources. The early days were tough, but I knew there was a real need in the market. Through the training and support I received, I learned how to properly cost projects, manage quality, and compete for tenders. Today, my business has grown from one employee to six, and from a turnover of just R12,500 to R312,000. This is only the beginning—I am determined to grow even further and create more opportunities for others." – Antonio Seconds
