Boutique orders supply and expansion

Samwel

Bahati, Kenya

Funds disbursed

$0 to go

100% funded of $13 goal

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Entrepreneur

Name

Samwel

Member since

August 2015

On-time repayments

36 installments  •  22%

About Me

I am a college graduate but have not so far secured a job. With the increase in Internet services demand, coupled with my passion for writing and adept skills, I chose to work on-line in the meantime. I am an on-line article writer. I write web content as a copywriter. I get work form clients through on-line forums such as O-desk. I started out without a computer and was utilizing a commercial Cyber Cafe, which is a bit expensive. With a disciplined saving culture, I managed to purchase a personal computer, and now work at home. I have grown a good worker profile and my client base is constantly growing. I wish to enlighten people who got writing skills but are jobless, about the possibilities on the Internet. To train them and let them work with me on my growing workload, I need an office space with some computers and a strong Internet connection. I currently do not have a financial capacity to do this. My appeal to the potential lenders is to enable me help the jobless but skilled people in my area get significant income through this venture. As a Kenyan, I have the spirit of growth and helping those around me grow together with me. Thank you.

My Business

My business is a service oriented one, where I offer my services as a copy writer and a web freelancer as a virtual assistant, data entry clerk, proofreader and company analyst. These services are in demand due to the growing usage of the Internet. In addition, hiring on-line is becoming cheaper as some operational costs are eliminated. I chose this venture due to a number of reasons. One, I am passionate about writing, and general freelance work. Second, as a freelancer, it saves time that could have been lost in, for instance, traffic jams waiting to get to work. It gives me extra time to spend with my family and friends, thus generate more ideas. Third, it is a vocation with unlimited possibilities. My typical costs includes $30 USD for high speed monthly Internet subscription, $8 USD airtime to keep me connected to with my clients, and about $218USD for family needs and miscellaneous. In a good month, I can make about $400 USD. I use the profits to purchase shares in start-up companies, self improvement like buying motivational books, donate to charity, among others. With the proposed business plan, I can even tripple the figures or even make it tens of times...by outsourcing some work to the people that I will have trained. An office environment may also tend to make one more serious and committed, despite being a freelancer. I will appreciate your help. Thank you in advance.

Project Proposal

I will be able to supply custom orders from the clients. In doing so, I will also be able to add a fresh touch to my stock, as business has become really harsh.
This will ultimately help me maintain my business, retain, as well as grow the clientele base.

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Project Info

Project Type

Pay It Forward

Disbursed amount

$13.00

Date disbursed

Jun 26, 2022

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  • Samwel    Jun 26, 2022

    A big thank you to my lenders for funding my loan!
    I have received the disbursement and am grateful it will partially fund my project.
    Looking forward to more cooperation.

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  • Adebayo    Jun 24, 2022

    Hi

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  • Samwel    Jun 22, 2022

    The loan was instrumental in helping my business withstand the harsh economical times, and helped keep and retain my clients as well as grow the clientele base.

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  • Brian    May 5, 2016

    Hi lender, I've called Samwel but wasn't picking up my calls i also called Hellen of of his family members also wasn't picking but i managed to find his community leader Rev.Samwel Gitu on phone. He has promised to trace samwel for me even though he relocated to nairobi.Thanks!

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  • Samwel    Mar 20, 2016

    The startup for which the loan was meant has not stabilized yet, and is in initial stages

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  • Samwel    Dec 9, 2015

    The business idea is a startup, and this is my first loan. All the expenses and repayments are being done from my pocket. Kindly understand. Thank you.

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  • Samwel    Oct 26, 2015

    Hello,
    This was my first loan application. Out of the total amount applied of $109 USd, I only got $19USD. The rest, as you know went to membership contribution, registration and processing the loan. I used the amount to gather information from a friendly expert, about my intended business. I seek to apply another loan, which I believe will kickstart my project. Thank you for understanding, and I look forward to future cooperation.

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  • Brian    Oct 21, 2015

    Hi lenders, i tried contacting Samwel Ndegwa but did not pick my calls. After a while, he went off line and couldn't be found on phone. Meanwhile i called Mr.Gichohi who Samwel chose as his family member and i was able to talk to him. W e agreed he'll contact Samwel and get to the reason he has delayed making his payments as he told me he was in Murang'a and Samwel is in Nakuru,Thank you and God Bless!

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  • Samwel    Sep 13, 2015

    Hello to all my funders! I appreciate your kindness for lending me the money in such a short time. I have now received the money and will use it constructively. I will use it to consult an expert for advice and write me down a good business plan. This will include all the expected financial statements and such information. I thank you once again for heeding to my call and look forward to getting help in future from you. When I get a bit well off, I will definitely be glad to help other starters achieve their dreams.

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  • Samwel    Sep 7, 2015

    Thank you so much to my funders. I am happy to see progress of the funding. So far, 20% is remaining. I assure you that I will put the loan into the intended good use. I appreciate your actions so far. I am appealing to funders to offer me the remaining part so I can kickstart my project. I look forward to helping others too. Thank you so much.

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