Atlas Trading Co (Pty) Ltd

Business Location: Urban
Province Western Cape
Branch: Cape Winelands
Business Start Date: 1946-06-01
Busniess Type: Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: Spice retail store
Challenges/Needs: Lack of Process Flows and high stock inventory, and Lack of mentoring and coaching

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details: The client approached SEDFA Cape Winelands Branch for assistance to grow his business. He was introduced to Yaseen Kasker, one of the Business Advisors who conducted an Assessment of Company Operations (ACO) on the business. The aim of the ACO is to plan and prepare financial projections for twelve months or more and simulates various “what if” scenarios. The assessment assisted the business to make accurate, realistic financial predictions and develop a plan which significantly contributes to the business viability.
The following recommendation was implemented.

Facilitated access to markets and Productivity SA (Kaizen) Programme.
Outcome Details: The following results were achieved:

Turnover increased from R 27 545 253 to R 29 858 808, an increase of 8,40%, and

Employment increased from 20 to 25 members, an increase of 5.

Client Feedback

Client Comments: “Very grateful for the support and assistance received especially with the linkage with Productivity SA Programme.’’
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