Who We Are
Welcome to SQAQ
At SQAQ, we’re dedicated to revolutionizing the world of trading by providing a seamless online platform where buyers and sellers can connect effortlessly.
With a vision focused on superior quality and abundant quantity, we’re committed to delivering exceptional services and products to our global community.
Whether you’re looking for specialized services or unique product sourcing, our team is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that exceed your expectations.
Our Team
Andre and Amanda Steyn have been married for 22 years and have two children, Demetri and Mario.
Both started off as Human Resource Managers and developed themselves in business later on. Andre holds a BTech BA degree and Amanda a BTech HR degree.
Both are very passionate about SQAQ and U’neeque and Special and is dedicating everything to the Vision.
Global Connections
Global connections between buyers and sellers.
Superior Quality Guarantee
Our mission: Superior Quality, Abundant Service
Premium Printing & More
Our Story
Our Journey
2013 - First Business Day
It all started for us when my wife Amanda picked up a Idea Magazine and were inspired to import Washi Tape from China. We started to search for possible suppliers and found a company. This turned out to be our first business lesson and we lost our money on the first order. This did not stop us and we found a manufacturer that supply directly to retailers. We ordered the second time and received the Washi Tape a week later. We decided to book a stall at the local Farmers Market and it developed from there. The first day were not fire works, but we were so proud of our accomplishment and that we actually sold something.
“DO NOT DESPISE THE DAYS OF SMALL BEGINNING”
2013 - 2017
From that point, the ideas never ceased and we started to add a variety of products. Most of those products we are still selling. We had to book a second stall to allow expansion.
The first shop at our home we established and were open to the public. Both of us still had to work full time and all our capital was put back into the business.
We imported more and more and launched a website where we sold the Washi tape and Wall art online. That was the birth of the vision we have today.
“CONNECTING THE WORLD THROUGH TRADING”
2021 - 2023
2020 forced us to think differently about our business and the way we were doing things. We were forced to stop going to the local Farmers Market due to the lockdown and we used the time to work on our website.
Our online shop was established during this time. We decided that we will not return to the market and that we will trust the Lord to help us do business more frequently. Toward the end of 2020, we took a bold step and moved the business away from home into a business premises in Westdene Bloemfontein. This was a game-changer for us and the business continued to grow.
In May 2021 we outgrow the building and had to rent additional space to expand the walk-in shop U’neeque & Special.
