Computer networking with a difference

Peter

Zimmerman, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Peter

Member since

July 2014

On-time repayments

56 installments  •  88%

About Me

In my early childhood education, i went to local primary school by the name Witima Primary School. I used to walk to school bare footed, very early in the morning, in the chilling coldness. Having breakfast in the morning was not a guarantee but all the same we were thankful to God for the little that we had. Despite all the odds being against me, i put all the effort i could in my education and proceeded to High School where my education was financed by the well wishers. Going through the High School system was not easy and many are the times I was getting chased out of school for non-payment of the tuition fee. After high school, I managed to get a bursary from our Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and i joined a Government college where i did a Diploma in Computer Networking. After completing my Diploma, I applied for a job in several companies and industries but didn’t manage to get one. I had to do odd jobs to survive and support my sisters as well. It’s from these jobs that I managed to save some money in a Sacco that I joined and I got a loan from the Sacco which I used to start my business. Our culture does not put much emphasis on the education of a girl child and that is why I work hard to see that my two sisters attain education too. I would wish to see my children become successful professionals in their preferred areas of specialization and make a positive change in people’s lives. Besides business, I love watching football and playing chess.

My Business

Dear Lenders. My business entails photocopier services, typing, printing, scanning and lamination services besides selling other goods. My business is situated near a private college and demand for my services is quite high from the students in the nearby college. Students bring a lot of handouts to photocopy and notes to be typed and printed. Most of my expenses are in buying of consumables like blank papers for photocopy and printing, cartridge for the printer and staple pins for the stapler. Other operating costs go into payment of power bills, rent for business space and renewal of trading license. On an average the total income of my business is around Ksh 45,000 (Approx $ 440) and total expenditure is around Ksh 19,000 (Approx $ 180) leaving me with a profit of around Ksh 26,000 (Approx $ 255). I use part of the profit to boost the business and the rest to support my family.

Loan Proposal

The following are the materials I want to buy with my new loan:
• 1 Roll of CAT 6 communications cable
• 1 Crimping tool and about 100 RJ 45 connectors &
• One wireless and router
These materials are going to help me in completing a project that I’m undertaking of setting up a cyber cafe for my client.
I wish lenders would support me in making this purchase so that I can meet the expectations of my client by delivering the project on time.
I thank you in advance.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$150.00

Date disbursed

Aug 25, 2014

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

3 months

Lenders

G

GCAsmus

Minneapolis, United States

Justin

Connecticut, United States

EightRiversCapital

Stamford, Ct, United States

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Summary

Amount repaid

$154.65

Amount remaining

$0.00

Date repaid

Nov 15, 2014

Status

Fully repaid

Repayment History

Expected Payments Actual Payments
Sep 6, 2014 $11.05 Sep 6, 2014 $11.05
Sep 13, 2014 $11.05 Sep 6, 2014 $0.01
Sep 13, 2014 $11.03
Sep 20, 2014 $11.05 Sep 13, 2014 $0.01
Nov 2, 2014 $11.03
Sep 27, 2014 $11.05 Nov 2, 2014 $11.05
Oct 4, 2014 $11.05 Nov 2, 2014 $11.05
Oct 11, 2014 $11.05 Nov 2, 2014 $11.05
Oct 18, 2014 $11.05 Nov 2, 2014 $11.05
Oct 25, 2014 $11.05 Nov 2, 2014 $11.05
Nov 1, 2014 $11.05 Nov 2, 2014 $11.05
Nov 8, 2014 $11.05 Nov 2, 2014 $11.05
Nov 15, 2014 $11.05 Nov 2, 2014 $0.07
Nov 15, 2014 $10.98
Nov 22, 2014 $11.05 Nov 15, 2014 $11.05
Nov 29, 2014 $11.05 Nov 15, 2014 $11.05
Dec 6, 2014 $11.05 Nov 15, 2014 $11.05

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