Sir Paul Guesthouse
| Business Location: | Rural |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Branch: | Sekhukhune |
| Business Start Date: | 2015-02-23 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The company offers the following services
• Accommodation
• Conference & functions
• Restaurant
• Personal care - Spa treatment
• Shuttle and travel arrangements
Challenges/Needs:
Sir Paul Guesthouse (Pty) Ltd encountered several significant challenges that hindered its growth and profitability:
• Lack of promotional material for brand visibility.
• Limited access to local markets to promote their business offerings.
• Limited networking and exhibiting platforms within the tourism sector.
• Keeping up with technology for managing bookings, marketing, and guest communications effectively.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
• Developed and printed promotional materials to strengthen their brand visibility and market presence.
• Access to local markets through Africa Travel Indaba 2024 and 2025.
• Networking & Business Growth opportunities: engaging face-to-face with key decision-makers and over 1,000 international buyers from more than 55 countries, facilitating direct commercial agreements and future booking at the Africa Travel Indaba.
• Industry Trends & Insights: Through the Africa Travel Indaba the business gained a competitive advantage by staying updated on global tourism trends, innovations, and sustainable tourism initiatives, such as the Sustainability Village.
• Technology integration: Using online booking system to streamline operations. Offering free Wi-Fi and keeping online presence using various social media platforms.
• Access to local markets through Africa Travel Indaba 2024 and 2025.
• Networking & Business Growth opportunities: engaging face-to-face with key decision-makers and over 1,000 international buyers from more than 55 countries, facilitating direct commercial agreements and future booking at the Africa Travel Indaba.
• Industry Trends & Insights: Through the Africa Travel Indaba the business gained a competitive advantage by staying updated on global tourism trends, innovations, and sustainable tourism initiatives, such as the Sustainability Village.
• Technology integration: Using online booking system to streamline operations. Offering free Wi-Fi and keeping online presence using various social media platforms.
Outcome Details:
The interventions yielded positive results for Sir Paul Guesthouse, driving both growth and sustainability.
For the financial year 2024/2025 the business managed to generate a turnover of about R 6 295 325.00 with total operational costs of about R 4 295 337.00 which leaves a profit of about R 1 999 988.00 for the period. This translates to the following positive results for the business.
• Increase in turnover of 52.56 % from R 2 986 474.00 to R 6 295 325.00
• Net profit improved from R 106 976.00 to R 1 999 988.00.
• The business managed to retain 16 employees and created 2 new employment, bringing the total number of employment to 18.
For the financial year 2024/2025 the business managed to generate a turnover of about R 6 295 325.00 with total operational costs of about R 4 295 337.00 which leaves a profit of about R 1 999 988.00 for the period. This translates to the following positive results for the business.
• Increase in turnover of 52.56 % from R 2 986 474.00 to R 6 295 325.00
• Net profit improved from R 106 976.00 to R 1 999 988.00.
• The business managed to retain 16 employees and created 2 new employment, bringing the total number of employment to 18.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
We are grateful for your continued support and partnership
