Expanding my clothing business

Kelvin

Nairobi , Shauri Moyo., Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Kelvin

Member since

May 2016

On-time repayments

125 installments  •  77%

About Me

My name is Kelvin Maina Waithera, Born in Nairobi part of Kenya. I undertook my primary level in the village Murang'a County where my mother comes from, which is also my home land.Mihuti primary school is the institution i joined in the year 1998 and later finished in the year 2006 after a successful course. I later joined high school in the year 2007 a school known as Ridgeways in currently Kiambu county which back then was a district. I completed my high school level in the year 2010. This is when i started hustling i got a small job as a shopkeeper for about a year then later started working the industrial area where i dealt with off loading and loading of shoes in containers. I started this job so that i could at least get a chance to save and pay for my college fees because i still wanted to continue with my studies. I however managed to do so and undertook Business Management in Dominion College. I undertook this course while i was still working balancing the hustle with school which was a little bit of a challenge to me because without the work it would mean that i dont have fees for my course. During this time, i met a friend who had bought a new motor bike and was selling his previous one. We agreed that i would buy the motor bike in installments because he was a good friend who understood my situation. I was going to use this motorbike for transportation..while in transportation business,a friend of mine introduced me to zidisha organisation which i got to know more about them and i was convinced that they would be of help to the challenges i was going through of which i applied fot the first loan and it was succesfully funded..i used the loan to upgrade the status of the motocyle and was able to serve customers without any probles thus made profit as was able to save something small of which i added to loan2 i acquired again from zidisha and started a clothe selling business..i am very grateful to zidisha because they are making my dream come true and akso being able to expand my mind without fear

My Business

Hi lenders,while still in clothe selling business i have to say i got a chance to expand my mind businesswise...i got to meet a client from a place called kisii..a place of about 350km from Nairobi the capital city and we got talking..in our conversation,he was telling me of how they tire to come all the way to buy goods in Nairobi and that made me have an idea of taking them there since i employed someone and he has gained experience such that he can be able to manage the business even in my absense..i intend to still continue with what i sell..ie inner pants of both male and female and also for children so if i get financial assistance am sure that plan will work out well..i already have a place i can put the items if i go there and am only targeting wholesale customers..for now am not able to depend fully on myself on that and thats why i always take zidisha as my close helper..wholesale selling needs much capital because sometimes you make less profit per dozen which is good because you wil be able to sell many different varieties/dozens hence making profit..i am thinking of adding many varieties than usual so that i attract customers of different interests on goods..i believe with a financial boost,i will be able to execute that plan and yes life is more going to improve hence the community at large since the more i progress,the more i grow and also gain experience and be able to advice others about business hence grow together..i will put the effort needed for better service to my customers..as for now i wil use the running bussiness to repay this loan if succesfully funded..i am humbly waiting for your response..Thank you and may almighty Lord continue being with you.

Loan Proposal

With the loan disbursed, I will be able to buy varieties of items at a higher quantities and that will increase my earning hence better living standards..i mostly specialise in panties, beikas, vests, boxers and others..according to the price I purchase at..
Panties -6usd and sells at 7usd making a profit of 1usd.
Beikas-10usd and sells at 12usd making a profit of 2usd.
Vest-5usd and sells at 7usd making a profit of 2usd.
Boxers -6usd and sells at 7usd making a profit of 2usd. And also other items..so the profit I make per item is less so the the more items and varieties I have, the more profit I make..i would really appreciate if u fund my business. Thank you

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$664.00

Date disbursed

Oct 10, 2017

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

6 months

Lenders

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alfredo

Bremen, Germany

cyrus0302

San Francisco, United States

JOKer

Weisendorf, Germany

Arjan Geven

Vienna, Austria

PG

Paul Graham

United States

P

Peter

Bratislava, Slovakia

Craig Newmark

United States

Nadia Tuchman

New York City, United States

The X2AI Team

San Francisco, United States

GS

Gary Sinard

Franklin, TN, United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

A

Anonymous

United States

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  • Kelvin    Aug 24, 2018

    I am supporting my brother with school fees and the business is currently at its best to fully manage loan repaying and other support..thank you

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  • Kelvin    Jul 14, 2018

    Hi lenders,i am unable to pay the expected tull amount because i am undergoing an issue of someone opened my goods from where i keep them and stole some items..please give me some time as i fight over that issue..thank you

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  • Christine    Jul 5, 2018

    Kevin promised to resume making payments this coming week

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  • Kelvin    Jun 9, 2018

    Hi lenders i like to reduce my repayment installment from 3500 to 1001..this is because the weather has not currently been favourable for business..its raining too much affecting business be we hope it wil soon be well..

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  • Kelvin    May 30, 2018

    Hi lenders i like to notify you that i received the loan amounting to kes 44,171..i have been able so far to buy various items which include:30 dozens of pantees at 180 usd
    10 dozens of boxers at 120 usd
    10 dozens ov vests at 120 usd..among other..thank you so much for the loan and may almighty God continue blessing u

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  • Kelvin    May 26, 2018

    Hi lenders..let me take this opportunity tothank you for funding my loan.. With the loan,i will be able to buy 10 dozens of baikas at 110usd,10 dozens of boxers at 60 usd,10 dozens of vests at 60 usd,30 dozens of pantees at 200 usd and i will add something snall to add less varieties..i believe with that working it will help me add up my profit because it means 2 businesses are generating income..i will use some to repay the loan while others improve my standards of living while also sponcoring my brother with college fees..thank you

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  • Kelvin    May 6, 2018

    Hi lenders,i like to notify you that the previous loan that i just completed repaying really helped me..i am grateful that i was able to employ someone whom we cooperate to make sure we serve our esteemed customers..i knw changing someones life gives me a great feeling..i also was able to improve/add stock to the business to a much higher level than it was hence enabling me attend to my customers with what they want at any time..by Gods grace i also got myself a wife and we trust in the Lord to soon start a family..i am also proud to say my life standards has improved alot and am always grateful to zidisha..thank you.

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  • Kelvin    Mar 9, 2018

    Hi lenders,i like to notify you that for the past few days i was not able to make my payments on time..that was because i had lost my cellphone and that i found it hard to repay using another number hence i tried as much as i can to replace it so that i can continue to keep upto my commitment..thank you

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  • Kelvin    Oct 10, 2017

    Hi lenders..i have alredy received the money..am now looking foward to execute my plan..thank you

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  • Kelvin    Oct 8, 2017

    Hi lenders,i like to take this opportunity to appreciate the fact that you have been there for me..with that money with me,i wil be able to buy:10 dozens of baikas-100$
    10 dozens of vests -50$
    10 dozens of boxers-50$
    30 dozens of different types of panties-180$..i wiłl also add other items even if its in low quantity depending on how demand is and also keep sum less amount for backup..with that succeeded,it wil increase my income and also nomater how many customers i have i will be able to to manage the supply of goods hence i will be happy serving them..i wil also use sum amount to pay whoever i will get to assist me depending on the agreement we wil make...thank you ance again and may the Lord almighty continue guiding and protecting ur ways.

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  • Kelvin    Oct 1, 2017

    Hi lenders,i like to thank you for the loan I have just completed repaying.. The loan helped me improve my business interms adding stock hence maintaining my customers since I have now managed to have varieties of items for my business.. My life in general has also improved since I do not struggle dat much to cater for my basic needs..i believe with the next loan I will be able to also expand my business and also employ a person so that he/she can help me serving our customers.i also have ideas of having another branch do that I can ensure easy flow and availability to my esteemed customers and with the next loan disbursed I will be able to execute all that. Thank you once again and may the Lord almighty continue blessing and guiding your ways

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  • Kelvin    Jan 13, 2017

    Hi lenders, i like to let you know that I have received the cash already which is $423.85...am now looking forward to buying stock and put the effort needed to serving my customers..once again thank you very much and may God abundantly continue blessing you.

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  • Kelvin    Jan 10, 2017

    Hi lenders,i take this opportunity to thank you all for funding me..with that loan disbursed i will be able to buy:Boxer like 20 dozens costing 120usd
    Vests - 20 dozens too costing 120usd and
    Baikas - 30 dozens costing 210usd..hence
    I will be able to serve my customers with different and plenty of varieties at all times.Thank you

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  • Kelvin    Jan 2, 2017

    Hi lenders,i like to thank you all for funding me the loan i just finished repaying..for sure it has rily helpd me organise my business since i was much able to serve my clients however they wanted without failing.I also managed to save some cash which i used to start the clothe selling bussiness..I am very grateful about zidisha because it has impacted positively in my life and with you i have no doubti will achieve my goals..Thank you

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  • Kelvin    Jul 11, 2016

    I greet you lenders,its been quite some time now but i like you to know i have done alot with the money you funded me with..so far i have managed to repair the engine of my motocycle taxi to a higher standard than it was hence I now find my clients being happy with the services i offer them.once more i am very gratefull to you.may the Lord bless you.

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  • Kelvin    May 14, 2016

    Hi lenders,am taking this moment to thank you for funding me..i now look foward to improving my business..thank you very much and may the Lord continue blessing you.

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