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Asiphe Maphikwana from ASSI TIMES EVENTS is a mobile décor company, which currently operates around the reaches of Kwa-Zulu Natal and Eastern Cape. They started their business in 2022, which is a milestone for their organisation as the unemployment rates are high in the country currently.
ASSI TIMES EVENTS is a start-up company that works with hiring their furniture to offer more lavish services to those desiring individuals which allows more range of options. Asiphe is keen on fighting unemployment as her dream is to expand and be able to hire more people on her business.
My company was launched from the first week of September in Durban. We do traditional weddings, Umembeso, open bedroom picnics and many more. We are not office based; this enables us to operate in many cities as per the client’s request.l
“I currently have one help as my business is still new. I have served in Flagstaff and Durban. I am aiming at reaching Lusikisiki, Bizana and up to Mthatha for now, so I can see where it takes me from there.” Said Asiphe, the owner of ASSI TIMES EVENTS.
The young entrepreneur is still struggling with buying more furniture which forces her to hire all that her clients need. She said that she plans on securing her own mobile vehicle and stop outsourcing her mobility to open space for more employment as she has to pay for a lot of services before making profit.
She went on to say that her goal in the next three years is employing atleast 15 people and reaching more towns to show her talent while serving people at all levels.
