Bulumko Ntenteni
| Business Location: | Rural & Township |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | Amathole |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Services Offered:
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Exterior car wash (hand wash and automated options.
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Interior car cleaning (vacuuming, dashboard cleaning, and upholstery care)
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Full-service detailing (waxing, polishing, and tire cleaning)
Challenges/Needs:
Access to Funding: Ingomso Lethu Car Wash Pty Ltd is currently in its start-up phase and faces challenges in securing sufficient funding. This limits the business’s ability to acquire essential equipment such as high-pressure washers spray consumables such as rags and buckets, and other necessary tools to operate efficiently.
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Lack of Training: The business also faces a skills gap, particularly in basic business management and operational know-how. Access to training in areas such as day-to-day business operations, financial management, and customer service is essential for the entrepreneur to effectively manage and grow the business.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The business was supported by SEFDA through Business Management Skills Training aimed at strengthening my entrepreneurial and operational capabilities.
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SEFDA assisted Ingomso Lethu (Pty) Ltd with its application to the NYDA for the Youth Fund and further linked the business with the NYDA for additional business development
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SEFDA assisted Ingomso Lethu (Pty) Ltd with its application to the NYDA for the Youth Fund and further linked the business with the NYDA for additional business development
Outcome Details:
The application for funding was approved through the NYDA Grant Programme to the value of R9,993.45.
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The client also gained valuable skills by completing the Basic Business Management Skills Training at SEDFA, enhancing their capacity to effectively manage and sustain their business operations
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The client also gained valuable skills by completing the Basic Business Management Skills Training at SEDFA, enhancing their capacity to effectively manage and sustain their business operations
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
As a growing MSME, we truly appreciate the support and encouragement we receive from our community, stakeholders, and partners. Your belief in our vision strengthens our commitment to delivering quality poultry products and serving the people of Kalkeni Needs Camp with dedication
