Cybercafe -impacting computer skills to the youth

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About Me

My name is Mary Githogori, 30 years old, a single mother with three kids. Am the first born in a family of four, born and raised inNyeri county. I am self motivated and focused to give my kids the best.
I started my education in Kiangi primary then later joined Chinga girls. In 2003 i joined Jomo Kenyatta University for a diploma course in Information Technology. For the past four years i have been offering cyber services and basis computer studies to my community at Karatina town in Nyeri County. I use my business proceedings to support my kids and my family as well as maintenance in my business.

My Business

My business has two major sections. Computer solutions, and cyber cafe and computer studies section. The first section serves as my profit making unit which supports learning unit. Under this unit i focus on printing services, photocopy services and basic stationary sales. The business premise (Jeff computers and cave Cyber) is located at Karatina town, kibaki street, next to post bank. As a way of giving back to the society I started a cybercafé and a computer school to offer basic IT skills to the needy in my community at a subsided cost. This is under the learning unit. In addition i offer printing photocopy services and basic stationary sales my business niche focuses impacting knowledge to form four leavers as they wait to join colleges and other institutions.
My business goals include
1. Offering the best computer skills to students.
2. To reach out to 500 students every year.
3. To be the leading computer solutions services provider.
4. To establish a profitable and sustainable business in computer solutions and stationary sales in two years.
The business unit generates an average of 6000 $ per year. Part of this income is used to support my family while the rest is used in the business as the working capital. The main challenge facing my business currently is limited space, number of computers and technology in use.

Loan Proposal

Since my business is in a busy town, i am focusing on offering the best computer solutions. I need to upgrade my machines and add more computers for my learning unit. The business is currently well since it is the only one in this line and demand is high. Business has been good but I would like to make some few additions.
Restocking stationary
I intend to use my first loan on Zidisha to increase my stationary stock. My budget include
Embosed printing papers 6 reams @ 250 = 1500
A4 envelops @ 150 per packet (10 packets) =1500
Manilla papers @ = 2000
2 Packets of Lamination papers @ 700 = 1400
Photocopy papers 4 cartons @ 1500 =6000
5 binding tapes @ 200 = 1000
I used computer @ = 30000
Total 43000
As per the budget, the amount needed in my business is huge (43000 KSH) . I intend to use some of personal savings and working capital to add the amount given. I plead with zidisha lenders to support me. In future, i intend to expand the learning unit by adding more computers to accommodate more students. This will attract more costs such as tutors remuneration and learning materials.

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