AB And K Consulting
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Branch: | Seda Tshwane Branch |
| Business Start Date: | 2020-08-02 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The company provides business advisory services to a wide range of enterprises, manages pre-tender and tender processes for cleaning service providers, conducts basic financial management awareness seminars, and delivers motivational sessions for individuals and organizations.
Challenges/Needs:
Prior to engaging with SEDFA, AB and K Consulting faced several challenges, including a lack of business skills in financial management, business planning, administration, and marketing; inadequate knowledge of procurement and tender procedures; absence of a business plan; unskilled staff; limited clientele and poor understanding of their market; low profitability; and poor or no marketing for the business.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
When the client approached SEDFA, a Business Advisor conducted a full assessment of the business to identify gaps in skills, operations, and marketing. AB and K Consulting was assisted with the development of professional marketing materials, which included business cards, pull-up banners, and branded tablecloths.
Outcome Details:
-Turnover Growth: The business’s monthly turnover increased from R5,100.00 to R30,000, representing a 500% growth.
-Brand Visibility & Marketing: The quality of the business’s marketing materials improved, leading to greater visibility and professionalism.
-Client Growth: The business now attracts more clients, including individual clients and businesses seeking advisory services.
-Employment Creation: The business grew from 1 employee to 2 employees, creating an additional job.
-Brand Visibility & Marketing: The quality of the business’s marketing materials improved, leading to greater visibility and professionalism.
-Client Growth: The business now attracts more clients, including individual clients and businesses seeking advisory services.
-Employment Creation: The business grew from 1 employee to 2 employees, creating an additional job.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
Thank you Lindiwe and Sedfa for your assistance.
