Cement, planks, and items for my grocery shop
Susan
Choma, Zambia
100% repaid
Entrepreneur
Name
Susan
Member since
October 2016
On-time repayments
115 installments • 68%
About Me
my name is susan hankope.iam 51 years old.i was born in choma.i was born in a family of nine and im the sixth born.iam married and i have six children.my husband is a bricklayerer.i got married in 1988.iam a business woman.i have a small shop right in front of my house where i sell groceries.this has helped me and my husband to take care of our family.i went to school at mmabo primary school and i went to jembo secondary school.Last year i took a loan from zidisha to boost up my business and it has really helped me.my customers are so happy for me.so far i have got three loans from zidisha. This is my fourth loan application
My Business
i have small shop in front of my house where i sell groceries.i have had the shop for years.the items i sell in my shop are bread,milk,sugar,soap,lotions,biscuits and juice.i order these items in wholesale shops in town.sugar i order at $24 a case of 20 packets and i sell at $260 a case of 24 packets.bread i order a loaf at 7cents a loaf and i sell at $1 a loaf.milk i order at $6 a case then i sell at $8 a case.these items are marketable bacause my area is a bit far from town so people come to my shop alot.So far my shop has improved a lot since my last loan taken from zidisha.im very grateful because this business is helping me take care of my family.i have expanded my shop and i still want to expand it.am still applying for another loan because im interested in growing my business.With the profits i made from my last loan i was even able to help fund my daughters wedding.My husband and i have embarked on a building project.We are building a small house behind our main house to put up for rent.
Loan Proposal
When i recieve the loan i will use $200 to buy planks and iron sheets for the house my husband and i are building.Then i will use $120 to order rice,flour sugar,drinks and soap for my shop.This will help me improve my business and once the house im buiolding is finished,i will put it up for rent and earn more money.I expect my profits to increase with my sales from the shop.with the profits i made from my last loan i even managed to help my daughter with her wedding
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$355.00
Date disbursed
Aug 10, 2018
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
2 months
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