Router to connect computers to one network in cybercafe

Erick

Nakuru, Sokomjinga, Kenya

100% repaid

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Entrepreneur

Name

Erick

Member since

March 2015

On-time repayments

44 installments • 52%

About Me

My name is Erick, borne in Nakuru County, Kaptembwa location, but grew or brought up in Nairobi County, Umoja estate. I went up to high school and later joined college in the area of computer data base development. I nowadays live in Nakuru,kaptembwa estate running computer business. I am single but lives with my sister who is doing her fourth year in Nairobi University and my brother who is pursuing his business studies. I also take care of our youngest child who is in primary school.
My dreams are to set up computer businesses within estates so that i may be able to train young people who are unable to pursue their higher education due to lack of school fees.
An example that motivated my entrepreneurial spirit to become computer literate is my elder brother who engaged me to join technical school.

My Business

My business is located in Nakuru county, Kaptembwa estate, soko mjinga centre.
I provide computer services, e.g. printing, photocopying, internet connection for the community to access services at their doorpost. I have one lady helping in the business.
I decided to start my business in 2013
I wanted to bring services at the grass root level. People used to access computer services from the city center which at some point was very costly in terms of transportation. I wanted also to be self employed.
My biggest challenge is capital input to be able to add more computers. I am passionately pursuing for a computer training school and when i heard about Zidisha loan program, i became very interested to be part of the beneficiaries in order to realize my dreams. My biggest goal is to open computer training and expand M-PESA services as well. I am very much proud of my business because it has earned me respect and dignity.
In a good month i make profits of upto $180 which i use to re-invest and expand the business while the rest i use to cater for my family needs.

Loan Proposal

To start with, I want to be grateful for the Zidisha team and your support. I already have five computers in my cyber business. Given the loan i will add my savings and use it to network my computers and connect them to one server. The cost of a router it costs less than 50 USD, generalized all expenses for the business under one name "router" here is the break down of the expenses of the items according to Orange Kenya ltd:
Livebox =3,990.00(46 USD).
Recharge card=3,000(35.5 USD).
Deposit=2,300(26 USD).
Total =9,290.00(107 USD).
Other Charges
Cable 20mtr x 30= 600 (6.9 USD)
Protection Line = 1200(14 USD)
Line jack=250(3USD)
Phone=1500(17.2 USD).
All this amount in Total will be approximately 12,840/=(148 USD).
Thank you So Much again