BS Lapaz is a sound and stage technology hire business headed by Clide Tshiloane. They specialize in providing audio-visual equipment for various events and performances, including concerts, weddings, corporate functions and gatherings.
Prior to joining the program BS Lapaz severely limited by a lack of equipment, which meant they could not cater to larger events or more than two clients at the same time
Clide used the grant capital to remedy this issue and upgrade and increase the business’ equipment. He can now service four clients per weekend as well as cater to larger events. Improvements which are already taking affect as he has become the preferred service provider for the local municipality’s events needs.
“At first, I wasn’t able to save money. I was taking it and buying something. Now I reinvest in the business.”
“After Socionext I expanded my client base and pushed outside of my comfort zone. Socionext encouraged me to challenge myself.”