Lavee
| Business Location: | Rural area - Villages |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | Cape Winelands |
| Business Start Date: | 2023-03-01 |
| Busniess Type: | Sole Proprietor |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Manufacturer – Bridal Wear
Challenges/Needs:
The business experienced the following challengers:
• Unable to increase its sales
• Old/dated machinery
• Limited cashflow
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Asmaa Taliep approached SEDFA Cape Winelands Stellenbosch Branch for training, development, marketing and funding assistance. Shahied Allie, SEDFA Business Advisor, conducted a Business Model Canvas Assessment Tool on the business. The exercise comprised of an interview with Ms. Taliep, visual assessments through touring of the business operations and research through external sources. The assessment enabled SEDFA to identify relevant areas for further development. The business requires training, development, marketing, and funding assistance. The following interventions were implemented by SEDFA.
• Marketing Training – November 2025
• Financial Management Training – September 2025
• Marketing Training – November 2025
• Financial Management Training – September 2025
Outcome Details:
• The Turnover increased from R196 727 to R245 930. An increase of R49 203;
• Net profit increased from R41 768 to R56 201. An increase of R14 433, and
• The business has maintained its staff complement of two employees.
• Net profit increased from R41 768 to R56 201. An increase of R14 433, and
• The business has maintained its staff complement of two employees.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
I am so grateful for the information and guidance given by Shahied Allie over all this time, the knowledge I gained by attending the classes are just priceless. Thank you.
