Fix Forward

16 Die Laan
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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ABOUT US

Fix Forward, (formerly Trade-Mark) is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to connecting homeowners and businesses wanting to renovate, with hand-picked quality tradesmen. Having seen first-hand how basic marketing resources and a good reference helped a struggling tradesman friend from Diepsloot secure work, Josh Cox established Fix Forward in 2012 to help others achieve similar success.

People wanting to renovate their home or office struggle to find quality, reliable tradesmen. At the same time, many of tradesmen from low-income communities lack the professional networks or access to effective marketing resources, and therefore struggle to secure contracts.

With Fix Forward’s assistance, skilled tradesmen with initiative are able to build successful businesses by connecting with potential customers. By selecting our tradesmen through a strict screening processes and holding them accountable for delivering an exceptional service Fix Forward ensures that our clients get the very best service.

Our Vision

We see a future where tradesmen from low-income communities are recognised for exceptional service by their clients. These individuals will inspire entrepreneurship and improve their quality of life through building thriving businesses that catalyse job creation.

Our Mission

To create a thriving social enterprise that positively influences the world. We aim to do this through challenging mindsets, offering exceptional client value and empowering tradesmen to build flourishing businesses, to improve their quality of life and to inspire others to do the same.

Fix Forward is a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) and a registered Enterprise Development (ED) beneficiary. Read more about our Enterprise Development work.

Training Programme

We offer a holistic 12-month development programme to our tradesmen. The aim of the programme is to empower them with all of the skills and experience necessary to grow into successful, independent entrepreneurs.

E-LEARNING

We have developed 11 tailored modules of e-learning which are hosted on a platform designed for low-income users with limited data usage. The aim of the e-learning is to give tradesmen access to highly relevant. industry-specific content that equips them in the various aspects of the business, from marketing and pricing to financial and project management.

GROUP WORKSHOPS

Small group workshops create an environment where tradesmen are able to share learnings and experiences related to the themes of the e-learning, This ensures that they are able to integrate their learning from the e-learning within their specific context and stage of business development.

MENTORING

Our team provides ongoing one-on-mentoring that provides the tradesmen with tailored support to address the many challenges they face in growing their business, from effective quoting to conflict management. 

SERVICES

PAINTING

  • Our painting passes with flying colours.

CARPENTRY

  • We make light work of any carpentry project.

TILING

  • We’ll get your tiling job straightened out.

PAVING

  • We’ve got your paving needs covered.

PLUMBING

  • We'll get your plumbing watertight.

WELDING

  • We'll get stuck into your welding needs.

BUILDING

  • We start with a solid foundation to completion.

ELECTRICIAN

  • We'll close the circuit on your connection needs.

WHY CHOOSE US?

  • Our partner tradesmen are experienced professionals
  • Our 5-step screening process ensures that we work only with trustworthy, skilled contractors
  • Our public liability insurance covers any accidental damage of your property up to R1 million
  • Our rates are highly competitive
  • We take the stress out of your project
  • We only consider the job done when you’re happy 

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