Entrepreneur
Name
Mary
Member since
October 2014
On-time repayments
85 installments • 32%
About Me
Mary Neequaye is my name. l am 23years old. l am from Manhean a town in Greater Accra region in Ghana.
I grew up with five siblings and had to leave junior high school at the age of 17 because l was prangnant and the guy said he is not the one . later, l gave birth to baby boy and he is now five years old.l tried to get a job to look for myself and my child but l was unable to find a job. For two years l remained unemployed, depending on my parents for housing and food. When my mother discovered hairdresser Apprenticeship Program, l quickly enrolled.
l received training for three years, under the guidance of a ‘trademaster’, who taught me the business skills needed to set up a hair salon, ranging from record keeping to customer care.My hobbies are reading books,dancing and travelling.
My Business
my business is hairdressing. l establish this business after graduating from hairdresser Apprenticeship Program
l established my own hairdressing business with the help from my small savings and my mother. Owning a hairdressing salon has enabled me to earn a stable income of around GHS 60 (A$35) a day, which has changed my life and send my child to school. l am glad l am self employed and l can contribute to my family's livelihood. when l get the loan l will reinvest into the business so that my profit will increase and repay my loan from the profit.
Loan Proposal
l am seeking Zidisha Organisation to lend me money to buy
salon sink and drier.These will enable me to serve my customers more efficiently and will help me provide quality services and also help me to increase my profit so that l will continue educate my child who said he wants to be a medical doctor in future.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$100.00
Date disbursed
Nov 13, 2014
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
4 months
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