Bigger premises for my business

Florence

Mwareni, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Florence

Member since

May 2017

On-time repayments

104 installments  •  70%

About Me

I was raised and schooled in the Gatuyaini in Othaya.Am the second last of the family of five siblings.My education wasn't smooth due to lack of fee as my parents had to balance with all of us .With help my teachers and counselling and hardworking every available time with my parents blessings I managed good grades and joined Maseno University quite a distance from central Kenya.Cultural challenges were many as it was after elections violence of 2008.After university armed with Bsc in Actuarial science and IT I
job searched but the only work I would get were temporary contract which aren't stable hence I saved some capital and bought fruits in bulk to deliver to markets.In Africa women are supposed as believed to stay home and raise children but nowadays we are fighting for the equal rights to own land and businesses.I have a son who all he talks of is flying and my daughter a variety as her age three.I am always consulting 

My Business

supply fruits to market and make delivery's.I started with going round the town selling but the demand is high as people want healthy eating.I used to finish my goods way before day end and soon I started taking orders and deliver from home.After sometime I started ordering in bulk and supplying to vendors but still did retail orders.I chose it because the market is ready and fruits sell throughout anytime,any weather and go fast.On normal days I make between 2500 to 6000. My profits go to the business first and home necessities.Sometimes I also pay school fees.

Loan Proposal

Right now with the trend of my business am opening new year with a vision of further expansion and looking for help of an employee.Ineed to expand my services to orders and deliverly across town for fresh juices and vegetables to different clients. This will advertise my business and bring more clients hence business growth and the needed reputation.With this i will rent bigger premises at a high traffic place at the centre of the town to boost my clientele to those conducting business in the town and those shopping in town. I expect an addition to my family come May this year so i want to work now and eind help that is efficient in my absentia that period during maternity.

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  • Margaret    Apr 1, 2018

    The loan was paid off quickly!

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    • Florence    Apr 2, 2018

      Thanks, I acquired what I wanted and since I didn't owe anyone credit it was easy to repay and business has been good due to holidays seminars and revivals around my area.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$147.00

Date disbursed

Mar 8, 2018

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

2 months

Lenders

Richard Griebe

La Jolla, United States

Ren

Minneapolis/StPaul, United States

M

Margaret

United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

Mark Rowlatt

Peterborough, UK, United Kingdom

G

Georg

Germany

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