Revitalisation of Skaaprus Settlement

The establishment of 30+ businesses and that will create job opportunities for around 100+ people.  The goal is to create businesses that will generate R1,000,000 (£53K) turnover, with the aim of getting R300,000 (£16K) real income running internally through the community.  Income will differ across the businesses as each entrepreneur will perform differently.

The businesses will fall into 4 broad categories food, retail, trades and farming

Assets

Required assets will be divided into 3 categories structures, equipment and stock.

Structures

Several rudimentary structures will be erected to facilitate business development in the community.  The intention is to get as much of this donated as possible and get the community to provide the labour to build it.

• Food court: 10 food stalls

• Flea Market: Grocery/retail type sales

• Workshops:  6 workshops to facilitate the development of trades.

• Containers: Toilets, kitchens, powder-coating plant

Equipment

Small tools and equipment be purchased by the Co-op, and these will make up the initial asset base of the co-op. Large equipment will be dealt with on a case by case basis and will depend on the funding options available.
Stock

There will be an initial outlay for stock to get all the businesses up and running – this expenditure will be recovered over time.

Training

Training is a key focus of the initiative. Training will cover business management, leadership, administration as well as trade-related skills.

Cost

Phase 1 - R400,000 - Initial farm buildings constructed and operational with training

Phase 2 - R1.6m - To get the rudimentary food court, flea market and trade blocks up

Business Examples - Providing both training and service to the community and beyond