Lesang Chesanyama
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | North West |
| Branch: | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
braai meat, cooked meals, bunny chow, and catering services for small events.
Challenges/Needs:
• The business was not registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
• Lack of business acumen and limited understanding of business management principles
• Limited access to broader markets beyond the immediate community
• Absence of proper branding and signage to attract customers
• Limited compliance knowledge, particularly in food safety standards
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
• CIPC registration to formalise the business
• Signage development to improve business visibility and branding
• Start-up support to strengthen operational foundations
• Business management training to improve financial and operational skills
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) training to ensure food safety compliance
• Entrepreneurship and market access training to support growth and customer expansion
• Signage development to improve business visibility and branding
• Start-up support to strengthen operational foundations
• Business management training to improve financial and operational skills
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) training to ensure food safety compliance
• Entrepreneurship and market access training to support growth and customer expansion
Outcome Details:
• Sales increased from R0.00 to R149,500.00
• Employment increased from one (1) to four (4) employees
• Improved business compliance and professionalism
• Enhanced customer confidence due to improved food safety standards
• Increased market visibility and customer base
• Strengthened business management and decision-making capacity of the owner
• Employment increased from one (1) to four (4) employees
• Improved business compliance and professionalism
• Enhanced customer confidence due to improved food safety standards
• Increased market visibility and customer base
• Strengthened business management and decision-making capacity of the owner
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“SEDFA changed my business completely. Before their support, I was operating informally without proper knowledge. Through registration, training, and branding support, my business is now recognised, compliant, and growing. I am now able to employ people and serve more customers. I am truly grateful for the support I received from SEDFA.”
Mr Lesang Nchoe, Owner of Lesang Grill & Braai
Mr Lesang Nchoe, Owner of Lesang Grill & Braai
