TSiBA-NU Entrepreneurs Profiles 2017

ACCERNETCO

Founder:

Mpumezo
Dungelo

Profile:
§ Industry: Manufacturing
§ Years of Operation: 1
§ Location: Hout Bay
Summary:
§ Produces nets and covers for vehicles: taxi associations,

sport companies, harbor transport.
§ Turnover R65,000.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Improve marketing and sales strategies.
§ Improve pricing models and financial management.
§ Optimize operations.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

ALUDZIYA HOLDINGS

Founder:

Andile
Ludziya

Profile:
§ Industry: Perfumes
§ Years of Operation: 1
§ Location: Khayelitsha
Summary:
§ Sells perfumes directly to customers in Eastern Cape.
§ Manages a salesforce of agents who earn commissions

on sales.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Design strategy for market and product expansion.
§ Design marketing material: brochure, flyer, website)
§ Improve bookkeeping.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

AMACWERHA
CONSTRUCTION

Founder:

Aron
Mpande

Profile:
§ Industry: Construction
§ Years of Operation: 4
§ Location: Kayelitsha
Summary:
§ Renovation and alterations for houses.
§ Turnover R70,000.

Key Business Challenges:
§ Design a differentiation strategy.
§ Improve pricing models and financial management.
§ Develop sales channels.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

AQUER

Founder:

Sonwabile
Fela

Profile:
§ Industry: Manufacturing
§ Years of Operation: 0.5
§ Location: Khayelitsha / Kensington
Summary:
§ Produces backpacks and snickers.
§ Design at home and manufacturing in rented facilities.
§ Sells products to a store in Loop st. in the center.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Increase power of negotiation with suppliers.
§ Scale operations to triple up capacity.
§ Design a marketing and sales strategy.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

BE WELL RETIREMENT

Founder:

Melusine
McConney

Profile:
§ Industry: Construction
§ Years of Operation: 1
§ Location: Parow
Summary:
§ Construction of carports.
§ Waterproofing of roofs.
§ Turnover: R60,000
Key Business Challenges:
§ Identify a niche market to increase sales and revenue to

finance business expansion.
§ Improve Customer Relationship Management.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

BIG 5 BAKERS TABLE

Founder:

Mary
Kaikeni

Profile:
§ Industry: Food production
§ Years of Operation: 0.5
§ Location: Gordon’s Bay
Summary:
§ Produces organic bread and pizzas.
§ Business is in the start-up stage and will be launched

soon.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Revise designed operations management.
§ Implement financial management tools.
§ Design marketing strategies.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

EXPLORER CAKES

Founder:

Xolile
Makutoana

Profile:
§ Industry: Baking
§ Years of Operation: 1.5
§ Location: Manenberg
Summary:
§ Baking cakes and cupcakes for any occasion.
§ Family business: Xolile is in charge of commercial

activities and his wife prepares the products.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Identify the key pillars for a sustainable business model.
§ Design a business model that creates social impact in

the community by creating more jobs.
TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs

Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

EZAKWANTU SEWING

Founder:

Nomafu
Mtlambuzi

Profile:
§ Industry: Clothing
§ Years of Operation: 14
§ Location: Phillipi
Summary:
§ Manufactures traditional South African clothing, casual

and wedding dresses, and uniforms. Family business.
§ Turnover: R100,000.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Increase power of negotiation with suppliers.
§ Revise operations management for expansion.
§ Revise cost structure and financials.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

FEET AFFAIR

Founder:

Moira
Erickson

Profile:
§ Industry: Hospitality
§ Years of Operation: 10
§ Location: Pinelands
Summary:
§ Offers therapeutic massage and reflexiology.
§ Focus on wellness in the workplace.
§ Turnover R60,000.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Scale business by expanding service capacity.
§ Implement business management tools and metrics.
§ Planning logistics and personnel management.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

GIERDIEN TOURS

Founder:

Fatima
Gierdien

Profile:
§ Industry: Tourism
§ Years of Operation: 6
§ Location: Athlone
Summary:
§ Chartered tours for short national expeditions and for

staff events. Main focus on family and sport tours.
§ Turnover: R700,000
Key Business Challenges:
§ Improve administration and financial management.
§ Implement computer and technological tools in

management.
TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs

Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

GROWBOX

Founder:

Renshia
Manuel

Profile:
§ Industry: Sustainable Gardening
§ Years of Operation: 0.5
§ Location: Hanover Park
Summary:
§ Sells portable boxes with plants or seeds for home /

office gardening. Boxes are made of recycled pallets.
§ Products are sold in organic markets and via Facebook.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Increase turnover to finance capacity expansion.
§ Design marketing and sales strategies to grow.
§ Improve processes and products.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

IPHUPHA LAM YOUTH
LEADERSHIP

Founder:

Nkululeko
Nocanda

Profile:
§ Industry: Education
§ Years of Operation: 0.5
§ Location: Khayelitsha
Summary:
§ Runs an organization that facilitates training and

mentoring to high school students in townships.
§ Mentors are volunteers from universities.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Prepare financial planning to scale.
§ Implement processes standards for operations.
§ Prepare proposal for fund raising.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

KASIE LUCHA
EMPORMERNT

Founder:

Theo
Zanazo

Profile:
§ Industry: Leather Goods
§ Years of Operation: 0.5
§ Location: Kayelitsha
Summary:
§ Manufactures and sells leather goods
§ Works alone and markets through friends and family.
§ Turnover: R60,000
Key Business Challenges:
§ Prepare business operations to scale.
§ Develop marketing and sales strategies.
§ Design a pricing strategy and financial tools.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

LUXOLO AND ALIMISE
DESIGNS

Founder:

Pinkie
Maqwazima

Profile:
§ Industry: Clothing
§ Years of Operation: 3
§ Location: Kayelitsha
Summary:
§ Manufactures and sells casual clothing made of

traditional fabric.
§ Works alone and markets through friends and family.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Develop sales channels to enter retail business.
§ Design a pricing strategy and financial tools.
§ Design a branding strategy.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

MABONENG TOWNSHIP
ARTS EXPERIENCE

Founder:

Bongani
Ngwenya

Profile:
§ Industry: Tourism
§ Years of Operation: 4
§ Location: Observatory
Summary:
§ Promotes creation of art galleries in township homes.
§ Organizes visits to homes and events in townships.
§ Turnover: R100,000
Key Business Challenges:
§ Improve financials and pricing model.
§ Improve marketing and branding strategy.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

MCM FASHION FRAGANCE

Founder:

Mickyle
Marcus

Profile:
§ Industry: Fragrances (Manufacturing & Retail)
§ Years of Operation: 2
§ Location: Mitchell's Plain
Summary:
§ Manufacturing, bottling, packaging, labelling, and

distributing fragrances for retail or bulk sales.
§ Importing oils from France through an agent.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Design business essentials for company operation.

Policies, manuals, stock controls, financials, etc.
§ Improve financial management and marketing strategy.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

MOUNTAIN TOMATOES

Founder:

Yandisa
Langa

Profile:
§ Industry: Agriculture
§ Years of Operation: 2
§ Location: Fishhoek
Summary:
§ Supplying tomatoes to supermarkets and

restaurants.
§ Turnover per year: R60,000 with high margins.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Design a strategy to scale the business.
§ Determine capacity needs and revise process

optimization.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

MP2 Branding & Signage

Founder:

Mncedisi
Petro Zweni

Profile:
§ Industry: Merchandising
§ Years of Operation: 10
§ Location: Phillipi
Summary:
§ Produces merchandising for institutions and individuals.
§ Manufactures signage for business.
§ Turnover: R60,000.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Increase revenue to finance expansion.
§ Revise cost structure and pricing.
§ Improve financial management.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

NC Logistics

Founder:

Nwabisa
Cacambile

Profile:
§ Industry: Services
§ Years of Operation: 1
§ Location: Kayelitsha
Summary:
§ Provides administrative services for imports - exports.
§ Promotes the inclusion of black employees in industry.
§ Turnover: R250,000-300,000.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Improve reach with marketing and PR strategies.
§ Increase turnover to reinvest in expansion.
§ Revise legal compliance in ongoing SLAs.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

NCESKIDO CLEANING
SOLUTIONS

Founder:

Ncedo
Xwangu

Profile:
§ Industry: Residential Services
§ Years of Operation: 2
§ Location: Khayelitsha
Summary:
§ Cleaning bins, roofs, and yards in residential areas.
§ Selling detergents in residential areas.
§ Turnover: R65,000.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Improve marketing and sales strategies.
§ Improve pricing models and financial management.
§ Optimize operations.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

PES – PROMOTIONS AND
EVENTS

Founder:

Sinethemba
Dangazele

Profile:
§ Industry: Events & Tourism
§ Years of Operation: 1
§ Location: Gugulethu
Summary:
§ Renting equipment for events: tents, tables, chairs, etc.
§ Events include graduations ceremonies, public and

public events, funerals, sports, recreation, etc.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Design a sales & marketing campaign to promote his

bussiness.
§ Develop a company website.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

REA’NUBIA

Founder:

Nolitha
Qhuma

Profile:
§ Industry: Fashion
§ Years of Operation: 3
§ Location: Khayelitsha
Summary:
§ Design and manufacturing clothing and accessories.
§ Sell directly to clients and to retail.

Key Business Challenges:
§ Design a plan to expand facilities.
§ Design marketing and sales strategies.
§ Identify and evaluate brand positioning.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

REQUIREMENTRY
CLEANING AND PROJECTS

Founder:

Vivian
Patience
Lunika

Profile:
§ Industry: Cleaning Services
§ Years of Operation: 1
§ Location: Kuils River
Summary:
§ Provides cleaning services for industrial and commercial

buildings. Institutional and corporate.
§ Turnover: R75,000.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Implement administrative procedures.
§ Improve financial management.
§ Design marketing campaigns

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

ROAR IMPACT

Founder:

Simphiwe
Louw

Profile:
§ Industry: Construction / Plumbing
§ Years of Operation: 3
§ Location: Kayelitsha
Summary:
§ Construction and plumbing services for public and

private institutions.
§ Turnover: R500,000
Key Business Challenges:
§ Improve financial management and pricing.
§ Design marketing activites.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

SOPHUMELELA WOOD
FURNITURE

Founder:

Nwabisa
Cacambile

Profile:
§ Industry: Manufacturing
§ Years of Operation: 3
§ Location: Kayelitsha
Summary:
§ Manufactures and sells custom furniture: tables, chairs,

cupboards, and wardrobes.
§ Turnover: R120,000.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Plan the strategy for a sustainable growth.
§ Expand the business to create jobs in community.
§ Improve cost structure and financials management.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

Unako Holdings

Founder:

Noziphiwo
Vapi

Profile:
§ Industry: Catering and Retail
§ Years of Operation: 3
§ Location: Kuils River
Summary:
§ Prepares catering for public and private organizations.
§ Runs a fast food store with two employees.
§ Turnover: R50,000.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Develop marketing and sales strategies.
§ Improve financial management.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

THABO MAKHETHA

Founder:

Thabo
Makhetha

Profile:
§ Industry: Clothing
§ Years of Operation: 16
§ Location: Bothasig
Summary:
§ Designs and manufactures clothing. Sells in online store.
§ Participates in fashion events in town.
§ Turnover: R250,000.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Design marketing strategies for expansion.
§ Improve financial management.
§ Develop people management expertise.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

THANDIS BAGS

Founder:

Thandiwe
Tyeku

Profile:
§ Industry: Clothing Accessories
§ Years of Operation: 2
§ Location: Pelican Park
Summary:
§ Manufactures and sells clothing accessories to clients in

her community and network.
§ Markets products in online social platforms.
Key Business Challenges:
§ Prepare business to scale.
§ Improve reach in sales channels.
§ Design a branding strategy.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017

TOGU WEAR

Founder:

Nosiviwe
Vuyelele

Profile:
§ Industry: Retail
§ Years of Operation: 2
§ Location: Langa
Summary:
§ Buys and resells bags, shoes, dresses.
§ Produces and sells printed T-shirts.
§ Turnover: R60,000
Key Business Challenges:
§ Prepare financials for expansion.
§ Implement credit and payment collections processes.
§ Plan opening of own store.

TSiBA – NU Consulting Program for Entrepreneurs
Cape Town – South Africa - 2017