Rich Aunties Candles
| Business Location: | Rural & Township |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Branch: | City of Cape Town |
| Business Start Date: | 2022-03-08 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Manufacture and retail of luxury scented candles and home accessories.
Challenges/Needs:
Lack of training to pitch the business to potential investors;
Lack of Access to finance, and
Lack of access to markets.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Facilitated participation in pitching training in preparation for the Art of Pitching competition at both provincial and national levels;
Facilitated participation in Bambelela Business Awards, and
Facilitated attendance at Decorex Cape Town 2025 at Cape Town International Convention Centre from 5 - 8 June 2025
Facilitated participation in Bambelela Business Awards, and
Facilitated attendance at Decorex Cape Town 2025 at Cape Town International Convention Centre from 5 - 8 June 2025
Outcome Details:
Revenue increased from R 275 581 to R 338 956, an increase of 23%, and
Employees increased by 2 from 1 to 3 staff members.
Employees increased by 2 from 1 to 3 staff members.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“Ever since I worked with SEDFA, I felt that there is someone outside of myself who genuinely cares about my business and has an interest in the growth of my business. Entrepreneurship is a lonely journey so having as advisor relieves the load as he provides a support system. Through Sedfa my access to information has broadened via networks and support provided”
