Azwihanwisi hair and Beauty Clinique

Business Location: Urban
Province Gauteng
Branch: Seda Tshwane Branch
Business Start Date: 2018-11-19
Busniess Type: Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: Their services and products include Salon Services: Hair wash and treatments, Braids and Protective styles, Weave installations. Hair Care Products: Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair growth serum, Edge control, Hair cream, Hair butter, Hair growth oil and Hair Spray. Skin Care Products: Skin Serums, Face gel, Foam cleanser, Body butter, Sun screen, Bar soap
Challenges/Needs: The business approached SEDFA seeking support with brand visibility and marketing material and the following challenges and needs were identified.  Lack of business skills such as financial management, business planning administration.  Limited visibility and lack of structured marketing activities.  No dedicated business bank account and lack of formal financial management systems  Access to funding for expansion  Access to export opportunities and markets  Quality management systems.  Linkage/ Mentorship

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details: Client was registered and assessed by the Business Advisor in February 2025.
Recommended and implemented interventions:
• Business Development training
• Signage and promotional material
• Prefunding support (in progress)
Outcome Details:  Product Testing through Quality and Standards Department prior to coming to SEDFA branch.
 Business Development Training: Productivity Management.
 Signage Promotional Material intervention by SEDFA.
 Business owner has attended seminars and pop-up markets referred to by SEDFA.

 The business turnover improved by 49.3%
 The business has increased visibility with a signboard installed by SEDFA and able to do their own popups in town and attend markets with SEDFA Sponsored Gazebo, Banners and Flyers.
 The business has since separated their personal expenses and business expenses and improved cash flow management.
 The business has created 1 job and sustained 3.

Client Feedback

Client Comments: “Thank you for your genericity and commitment in helping our small enterprise and giving us hope in business. Attending one of the seminars allowed me to connect with valuable contacts who can assist with other areas of my business, which has made a difference.”
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