Professional photography camera to employ an assistant

Rebecca

Nairobi, Kenya

26% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Rebecca

Member since

March 2014

On-time repayments

370 installments  •  92%

About Me

I am a lady aged 26 years old living in Zimmerman area near Nairobi town with a passion for photography.In high school i was actively involved in co-curricular activities like drama and music festivals whereby i was accredited with 12 certificates of performance in solo verses.After completing 'O' levels in 2005 i joined a local national theartre in Nakuru town and acted several set books which we were being paid after every show. Since the pay was too low it took me 2years to purchase my first digital camera which cost $134.70.I was very happy and started taking photos of my friends and family at a fee of $0.56. In 2007 i enrolled in a college in Nairobi town and studied journalism.The school assisted me a great deal since i acquired skills in video coverage,editing and photography.I graduated in December 2009 and in 2010 the company Ark Media i worked for was able to get a contract with Care international.We traveled to the North Eastern part of our country and did several projects. In all the projects i was a camera person.I have always had a passion for business and to become a professional photographer with the state of the art studio whereby i will have several permanent employees.After my contract with the company ended in 2011 i started my own business in media consulting and i also do SEO article writing online part time.

My Business

My business in media consulting involves a variety of services which include video coverage and editing weddings and birthdays .Due to the increasing population there is a high demand for the services.Most clients prefer my services since i keep my word and I am trustworthy.I always ensure that the work is done exemplary well and in good time.The business is profitable since the services i offer majority of the people want to document and cherish the good times.My typical monthly expenses include traveling $56.12,My sales revenue $505.13 and the profit i gain is $449.08.My part time writing SEO articles averagely i get $200 in a month.

Loan Proposal

When i get funded i will purchase another digital slr camera for my assistant which will cost $817.This will benefit me since i will be able to employ someone to assist me in my photography business and hence more revenue.It will benefit others in that i will have created a job opportunity to someone who was jobless and therefore improve his livelihood.

My profits will increase double since i will have an additional employee .

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$860.00

Date disbursed

Sep 10, 2017

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

46 months

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joerg

Berlin, Germany

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Tmann

Los Angeles, United States

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Christian

Saarbruecken, Germany

investor

Candiac, Canada

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MiguelGago

Guimarães, Portugal

BelleStarr

Albuquerque, United States

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Meckel

Boulder, United States

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Oliver

Geneva, Switzerland

DeanDropshot

Oslo, Norway

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stroll

Stockholm, Sweden

Kodzhamanov

Stamboliiski, Bulgaria

Kjartan

Oslo, Norway

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searthsong

Colorado Springs, United States

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jjcharlie

chicago, United States

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johnny garden

Köln, Germany

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Tallago3

Munich, Germany

ScottSavage

Las Vegas, NV, United States

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Roman

Barcelona, Spain

Pere

Barcelona, Spain

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share

Whitby, Canada

johnandmoliehi

Canton, New York, United States

MienDeGraeve

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

quozl

Dublin, Ireland

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cjmenchaca

Austin, United States

MindMuse

Talking Rock, United States

BJ

Brandon Joz

North Carolina, United States

Joseph P. Edd

Seoul, Republic of Korea

Jeff and Marcie

Portland, OR, United States

kuebel

Vienna, Austria

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AlexCheng

Seattle, United States

JimVandegriff

Trinidad, California, United States

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proby24

Singapore, Singapore

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SelvaMarcus

Green Cove Springs, United States

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tmsaddress

Orlando, Florida, United States

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jasonbronowitz

Tempe, United States

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fisaire

Ithaca, United States

indeh

London, United Kingdom

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oak park, United States

gbnbca

Janeville, Canada

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Bouwina

Rotterdam, Netherlands

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aguayo

Silicon Valley, United States

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bgj21

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cloudways

Malta, Malta

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penguin3694

Chicago, United States

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jzidi

Los Angeles, United States

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rpmccarthy

Sydney, Australia

WormaldTSG

Rydalmere, Australia

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mastodons

Chicago, United States

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Joyful4

Plano, United States

southcentral

Zürich, Switzerland

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loistf

Madrid, Spain

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Goodwill

Oakland, United States

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jwharding

Hamburg, Germany

bryancain

Toluca Lake, United States

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Oktober

North Kingstown, United States

Christopher

Copenhagen, Denmark

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tjgiving

Oakland, United States

dhulsterwim

LIER, Belgium

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amnesiac

Adelaide, Australia

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FuzzyHat

London, Canada

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Mooper

Los Angeles, United States

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cescotet

Needham, United States

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Oscart

Edmonton, Canada

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jerryq

Redding, United States

mrgonzalo

San Francisco, CA, United States

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Andy

Berlin, United States

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alkemyst

Geneve, Switzerland

fairspirit

Utrecht, Netherlands

davidt

San Francisco, United States

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Britteva

Oslo, Norway

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Yecats

New York, United States

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amish

San Francisco, United States

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maxep06

Fairfax, United States

James

Paris, France

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Bob Fitzjohn

Fontvielle, Monaco, Yemen

colochef

Montevideo, Uruguay

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caz32

chertsey, United Kingdom

bconrad

Seattle, United States

melzisme

Kl, Malaysia

isabelv

Barcelona, Spain, Sweden

DVM1417

Seaford, United States

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AndrewC

London, United Kingdom

Atheist4good

United States

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urtica

Moscow, United States

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wilma95

napa, United States

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Volpone

Geneva, Switzerland

JonB

London, United Kingdom

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seikatsu

Palo Alto, CA, United States

MarshFamilyUK

Canterbury, United Kingdom

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cranejoad

cazenovia, United States

xtrahardware

Cazenovia, United States

somuchjackson

Boston, United States

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jumpfunky

Dortmund, Germany

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Marin county, United States

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mibrahim51

Mountain View, United States

Evan Lamos

Brussels, Belgium

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Berkeley100

Berkeley, CA, United States

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analyticsPierce

Denver, United States

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Old People

Corona Del Mar, United States

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Malibu

Westwood, United States

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sparty0410

Chicago, United States

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axienjii

Amsterdam, United Kingdom

Arjan Geven

Vienna, Austria

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AileenH

United Kingdom

MalcolmL

San Francisco, United States

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roozbeh

United States

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Rootdet

Fairfax, United States

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Jersey City, United States

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Nijntje

Netherlands

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DandS

United States

lyalljellyman

Wellington, New Zealand

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jay12

Germany

Pankratio

EastVan, Canada

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sjoerd

Netherlands

poorinvest

Sandefjord, Norway

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bugdaniel

Switzerland

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sarah4d2

Saint Louis, United States

smastermind

Jerusalem, Israel

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jbhernan

United States

johnhudson

Washington, DC, United States

chriseyre

Fremont, Ca, United States

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jsbisa

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Munich, Germany

TyWee

Manila, Philippines

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blambert

United States

Laparo

Dusseldorf, Germany

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JonAlec

United States

Grant Xavier Storer

Seattle, Wa, United States

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sarahb

United States

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Keith

Luxembourg

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theleengwist

United States

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Rajendra

Jamkhed 413201 Maharashtr, India

utdream

United States

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nshekher

United States

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smanda

United States

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Nicolaas

Doha, Qatar

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sven vdk

Twickenham, United Kingdom

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beegkitty

United States

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StefanB

Stockholm, Sweden

PolarBearCapital

United States

SuperMario28

Cudahy, United States

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bwmoore

United States

Voscke

Utrecht, Netherlands

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mbarbier

United States

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djlayton4

United States

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Stephan

Netherlands

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zoe henley

United Kingdom

Eduardo

Sorocaba, Brazil

Matthias

Frankfurt Am Main, Germany

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Uwe Neumann

Frankfurt Germany, Denmark

Gab

Singapore

Jeroen Decock

Gent, Belgium

FATman

Frankfurt, Germany

Dave Bogard

New York, United States

Heiko

Haan, Germany

Paul

Auckland, New Zealand

MD

Miles Dodge

CORVALLIS, United States

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Wade

United States

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Jo Dane

Melbourne, Australia

Elly

Woudrichem, United Kingdom

Jake Badger

Roskilde, Denmark

Herbert Morin

United States

Dean Cress

United States

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Mary Art Hunt

United States

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Ed Sikorski

United States

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erica

antwerpen, Belgium

Thomas

Mueller, Germany

Kevin

San Francisco, United States

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JD Conley

United States

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Vivek

Arlington, VA, United States

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Jeff DePree

United States

Oliver Hasenberg

Iserlohn, Germany

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Yelka Mikolji

United States

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Ian Hearn

United States

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tom hd

United Kingdom

Carla

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Chris OConnor

Atlanta, United States

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Mart

United Kingdom

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Sharon4B

Molalla, Oregon, United States

Kavitha Amarnath

Sydney, Australia

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Keefer

United States

Mark Grey

Redding, CT, United States

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eriklonnroth

United Kingdom

Aran Dunlop

United States

Paul Smithson

Leeds, United Kingdom

Rosario von Li

San Jose, Ca, United States

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Andrei

United States

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Peter

Bratislava, Slovakia

Eugen Stamm

Zurich, Switzerland

Christopher Hey

Sudbury, Canada

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Ryan

United States

Carlo Cruz

Cincinnati, OH, United States

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Peter

Germany

AH

Alex Hodson

United States

Thomas

Sweden, Sweden

Gabriel Fenili

Santo André, Brazil

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YTSJ

London, United Kingdom

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Nielson Santana

Recife, Brazil

TW

Tyler Wood

United States

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Karen Epolito

Syracuse, NY, United States

Tim Sharpe

Adelaide, Australia

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Marissa Fiore

United States

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Vidar

Oslo, Norway

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Phips

Switzerland

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isaac

United Kingdom

RC

Rudi Chen

United States

Carla

United States

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William Lisa

United States

MW

Mark Walmsley

Canberra, Australia

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Erika

Ontario Canada, Canada

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Wim

Netherlands

SA

Steve A

Newbury, United Kingdom

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Jo

United States

David

Mantua, Ohio Usa, United States

Angela Linwood

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Rob Torti

United States

Jes-c

United States

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Ravi Gadad

United States

Sinan Taifour

Munich, Germany, Germany

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Sachet Marion

United States

johannes

Taipei, Taiwan

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Chas Schlaack

United States

SA

Shar Alamdari

Los Angeles, United States

KG

Kate Goodwin

United States

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Jon

United States

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jan

United States

Craig Newmark

United States

Romesh Fernndo

Perth Australia, Australia

Angi

Germany

Benjamin Kniaz

Boston, United States

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Rory Rohloff

United States

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Warren Shen

United States

Andrea

Rome, Italy

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Jason Strauss

United States

Curious Customs

Austin, Texas, United States

Gerrit

Palm Harbor, FL, United States

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VJ

Canberra, Australia

RG

Ryan Gough

United States

BP

Bill Piper

United States

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Kyle

Durban, United Kingdom

Mary Norton

Byron Bay, Australia

AD

Amy Dinh

United States

MB

Mimi Botkin

United States

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Dalton

San Francisco, United States

HCPSPIRIT

Helsinki, Finland

Haroon S

United States

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Thomas Kramer

Canal Winchester, United States

Colin Marks

London, United Kingdom

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Gary Sinard

Franklin, TN, United States

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Edward Conrads

San Francisco, United States

JS

James Stuber

United States

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Katie

United States

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seahillpark

United States

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Mack

Harbor, Oregon, United States

Brandon Wright

Salt Lake City, Ut, United States

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D hollingworth

United Kingdom

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eleni

United Kingdom

Emily

San Francisco, United States

David Nash

Sydney, Australia, Australia

AH

Axel Hoogland

United States

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Mike McGary

United States

Mike

Indianapolis, United States

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Dan Winetsky

United States

Martha Fleury

Bethesda, MD, United States

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darienfo

United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

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Eric

Canada

AH

Antioch House Church

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

JW

Jeslyn Wegner

United States

John Barnett

United States

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Brooke Schreier Ganz

Mill Valley, California, United States

Nethanel Kohen

NYC, United States

AB

Ashira Blazer

United States

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Sarah Turner

United States

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Hugo Boss

United Kingdom

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Cathey Leach

United States

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Bill Lowery

United States

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Josh Menke

United States

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Mark Moran

United Kingdom

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Philbert Lin

United States

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Sam Smith

United States

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Brad Brunz

United States

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Natalie Stone

United States

Adam Öhman

Norrköping, Sweden

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Daniel

Hong Kong

PM

Paul Melville

United States

JS

Jason Shea

United States

MB

MW Brown

United Kingdom

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JB

Germany

Frank Bailey

United States

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Richard

United Kingdom

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  • Rebecca    Dec 7, 2020

    COVID 19 has affected my finances and i would like to reduce the installments.I am willing to complete the remaining amount.Thanks in advance.

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  • Rebecca    Sep 25, 2017

    I want to reduce so that business can gain momentum and will eventually increase the installment

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  • Rebecca    Aug 29, 2017

    I will now be able to buy another professional camera for my assistant.It will greatly boost the business in terms of return.Thanks to everyone who has funded me and be blessed abundantly.

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  • Rebecca    Aug 18, 2017

    The digital SLR camera that i bought despite being deducted ksh 13500 for the member loan fund.Thanks to everyone who contributed.

    specifications
    Image - Full HD 1080
    Pixel-20.1 MP,
    Sensor-8 frames per sec.

    Comes with:
    1. Kit Lens: DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II
    2. Camera Hood
    3. 2 Batteries (NP- FM500H)
    4. Charger and cables
    5. User guide
    6.4GB memory card

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  • Rebecca    Jan 13, 2016

    I would like to reduce my installment for a short while before i stabilize my business.The month of January in our country has less business especially for camera work.I will later increase my installments once gain very soon so that i complete.Thanks in advance

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  • Rebecca    Dec 10, 2015

    Hi i got clarification on deduction of ksh 13500.Its meant for members fund.

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  • Rebecca    Dec 7, 2015

    Hi everyone i just received my loan but instead of the amount i requested of ksh 57,362 i have received ksh 43,862.I have sent the zidisha team an email for more clarification.

    I have been deducted ksh 13500 which i thought its for people who are requesting loan for the first time.I have had my account for a longtime and when joining i was deducted the commitment fee.Am waiting for a feedback will let you know when i get a response.

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  • Rebecca    Dec 4, 2015

    I want to thank everyone who has funded my loan.It will greatly help me achieve my dream of becoming a professional photographer.May God bless you.

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  • Rebecca    Dec 4, 2015

    Thanks Bernard for the compliment,unfortunately the articles i write are for clients who pay me to do so and later on they post on their websites and we are on agreement not to post on any blog.

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  • Anonymous    Dec 1, 2015

    Great writing...do you have a blog you are posting these articles on? Would be interested in having some of these articles on our company blog if you would be fine with that. All the best in your business.. : )

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  • Isaac    Nov 29, 2015

    May this vision of zidisha live long.I will also testify when my project is funded. Thank you lenders!!

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  • Rebecca    Nov 25, 2015

    Am really happy to have completed repaying my loan.It has really helped me since i was able to purchase a more faster and reliable laptop.I was now able to complete my articles in good time and also edit my photos efficiently.

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  • Rebecca    Jul 24, 2015

    Its a historical moment for Kenya since the president of United states of America Barrack Obama will be visiting our country for the next 3 days.

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  • Rebecca    Jun 29, 2015

    Hi everyone?I have been great continuing with my writing of articles and also thanking God for this far in repaying on time.Hoping to complete and get the next one so that i can realize my dream.

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  • Rebecca    Mar 3, 2015

    I would like to increase so that i can be able to clear the loan faster and be able to get another one to assist me in my business.

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  • Rebecca    Nov 29, 2014

    I got an emergency that is taking so much of my financial part.In our country the prices of products and services tend to go high during the festive or nearing the festive season of Christmas.Once am done i will increase the installments since am more than willing to complete my loan in good time.The loan really assisted me am now able to use a more faster laptop.

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  • Rebecca    Aug 5, 2014

    Below are some of the articles i have written.

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  • Rebecca    Aug 5, 2014

    Should I be concerned about indoor air quality?


    Air pollution is not only an outdoor concern, statistics have shown that the quality of air indoors can be equally or even more polluted that outside at times. Some pollutants may go as far as causing death if inhaled for a long duration of time. This kind of pollution results from substances such as cleaning solutions, chemicals, wall paint and fragrances. For this reason, it is important to make sure that the quality of air indoors is kept clean and pure. This reduces the risk of illness and contamination for you and your family members.

    Heat, ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) companies play a fundamental role in the installation and maintenance of cooling and heating systems. They design these systems to ensure maximum benefit and see to it that they are up to mechanical code. Given the amount of time most people spend indoors, it is important to invest in hiring or consulting with a reliable company with trained and knowledgeable professionals.

    The first step towards improving the quality of air indoors is to get professionals from such a company to assess the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. This assessment is meant to professionally evaluate whether the system meets acceptable health standards and if its design enhance indoor air quality. If it is found wanting, they can improve this system such that it effectively uses fresh air from outside for the regulation of humidity and temperature.

    Another service which these companies offer to improve indoor air quality is fit the ventilation systems with filters or clean the existing ones. This improves the rate of clean air delivery and also the flow from the heating and air vents. Having the vents cleaned out prevents the particles that have settled inside the system from being circulated within the house and causing respiratory diseases.

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  • Rebecca    Aug 5, 2014

    Online Marketing for Small Businesses


    Online marketing is a fast growing industry and it is important for small business owners to harness its influence to enhance the visibility of their establishments. Growing an online presence is the key to marketing products, getting sales and widening clientele base. With the right tools and strategies, it can boost any small business to better heights.

    The first benefit of online marketing is that it is more affordable than the other traditional forms of advertising. It affords small businesses the opportunity to compete with bigger brands which dominate the content market, at a decent price. Small budgets and limited resources mean that small and mid-sized businesses do not often have the luxury of digital and print advertisements. Blogs, social networking sites and email marketing are however generally free ways of online marketing. They attract traffic to the business website at no extra cost.

    Before setting up targeted ads, it is fundamental to have studied the customer demographics and found suitable platforms. Avoid just selling the business, but also share expertise and things relevant to the industry with potential customers. If it is a blog for instance, it can have commentaries or DIY articles; these are easier found in search results therefore increasing traffic to the brand. There should also be efforts to engage the potential clients as much as possible, by allowing them to ask questions or encouraging them to give feedback. The aim is to ensure that every interaction leaves a big impact.

    Another online marketing strategy which is often over looked is finding online niches that are compatible to your business and participating in them. Business owners can give relevant information and advice then link the information to their products or sites. In this kind of marketing; the more informative and relevant the content, the more credibility the business gets. It is therefore important to be resourceful to avoid looking like someone who wants to up-sell their products and services.

    While putting up ads online, businesses should strive to make them simple and commercially impactful. There is no need to over load people with unnecessary information such as company history- leave this for the company website. Also, when using email marketing options ensure that the mailing list actually consists of people who are interested in the product or service the business has to offer. Spamming peoples inboxes is annoying and off putting and bad for the business at the end of the day.

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  • Rebecca    Aug 5, 2014

    How Will an Orthodontist Correct your Child's Jaw Growth Problem?


    Some children have disproportional growth between their lower and upper jaws, making it difficult for their teeth to fit. Jaw growth problems can also affect your child’s smile. An orthodontist will correct jaw growth inconsistencies in your child, improving their smile and chewing ability.


    Palatal Expansion Appliance


    If your child’s upper jaw is too narrow to allow their upper teeth and lower teeth to fit properly, an orthodontist can suggest a palatal expansion appliance to correct the problem.
    The palatal expansion appliance is attached to their upper back teeth. This device will widen your child’s upper jaw. It creates room for other permanent teeth to grow.
    The device is non-removable and your child may take a while to adjust to it. They may have additional saliva once the device is attached. Some children have a slight lisp but this usually goes away after their tongue adjusts to the device.
    Your child may find it difficult to chew after the orthodontist fixes the appliance especially in the initial days. This is because it covers their chewing surfaces. Cut your child’s food into small pieces to make it easy for them to chew. They should also avoid foods that tend to stick to the teeth such as pretzels and candy.


    Bionator


    Your orthodontist may also suggest a bionator to correct jaw growth issues in your child. This is a plastic device that is used to stimulate your child’s lower jaw to grow forward. It will also restrain the growth of their upper jaw
    The bionator will help your child’s lower jaw to grow in proportion to their upper jaw, improving their bite.
    The orthodontist will create impressions of your child’s lower and upper teeth to construct the bionator. It may take a few days for your child to get accustomed to the appliance. The device can affect speech for a while.
    Unlike the palatal expansion appliance, the bionator is removable. The bionator should be removed before your child brushes their teeth. The appliance also needs regular cleaning because food particles can get stuck on it, causing gum problems and dental decay. Use some toothpaste and a toothbrush to clean it.


    Headgear


    An orthodontist can also use headgear to deal with jaw growth problems in your child. This device will apply pressure to their upper jaw and teeth.
    The headgear is designed to guide the direction and rate at which the upper jaw grows and the upper teeth erupt. It is removable like the bionator and your child can wear it for between 10 and 12 hours in a day.
    Jaw growth problems in children have to be addressed before their teeth and jaw stop growing. An orthodontist will examine your child and determine the most appropriate appliance to correct their problem.

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