Case studies

Real owners. Real outcomes. Real growth.

A snapshot of how SA SMEs have used SME Capital Desk to access the funding they needed. More client stories to come.

Grocery store

Case study #1

Challenge: Needed R250k to bulk-buy seasonal stock ahead of December trading.
Solution: Working capital facility from a registered partner over 6 months, weekly repayments aligned to cash flow.
Outcome: 23% turnover uplift in December; loan repaid in full ahead of schedule.

Hardware retailer

Challenge: Cash flow squeezed by 60-day client payment terms on a large contract.
Solution: Invoice discounting facility unlocked R380k against outstanding invoices.
Outcome: Paid suppliers on time, took on two new contracts, restored healthy cash flow.

Fresh produce trader

Challenge: Wanted to scale from a single market stall to two locations.
Solution: R150k working capital facility plus a PAX A920 Pro POS terminal for card payments.
Outcome: Opened second stall in 8 weeks; card sales now 40% of turnover.

Case studies above are illustrative placeholders. Real client stories will be added post-launch.

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