Mohantle Pty Ltd
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Branch: | ZF Mgcawu |
| Business Start Date: | |
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Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The business provides freshly baked products that includes bread, cookies, scones, muffins, cakes and pastries to customers.
Challenges/Needs:
The business faced several challenges:
• The business is currently operating from a home kitchen and using household equipment.
• The limited space and current equipment impede the business's ability and capacity to grow and meet bulk orders.
• The business's location and lack of visibility hinder its market exposure, making it difficult to attract new customers.
• There is limited working space and household equipment, which restricts the ability to expand operations and hire additional staff.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
A Critical Planning Exercise (CPE) assessment was conducted to assess the business needs and identify gaps. It was recommended that the client receive interventions to improve access to markets and funding. Therefore, the client participated in the ZF Mgcawu Pop-Up market to promote the products and
services and create brand awareness. The Pop-Up market was held on 30-31 July 2024 in Postmansburg. The business received a Momo Point of Sale (POS) device from MTN due to its participation in the Pop-Up market.
Additionally, the client received assistance with access to finance through the Asset Assist Programme and was later approved to acquire baking equipment, a laptop, an office container, and working capital.
services and create brand awareness. The Pop-Up market was held on 30-31 July 2024 in Postmansburg. The business received a Momo Point of Sale (POS) device from MTN due to its participation in the Pop-Up market.
Additionally, the client received assistance with access to finance through the Asset Assist Programme and was later approved to acquire baking equipment, a laptop, an office container, and working capital.
Outcome Details:
These interventions provided the business with the necessary market exposure, increased visibility, and networking opportunities. Currently, the business is equipped to handle bulk orders, has adequate space to operate, and can increase productivity by producing more baked products. The turnover has increased from R 115 000.00 in the previous financial year to R 175 900.00 in the current financial year. Furthermore, the business created one (1) new job, thus bringing the total number of employees to three (3).
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“Baking is my passion, which I intend to leverage to build, grow, and sustain the business while empowering the local communities with job opportunities.”
