Detergents and soaps for mobile home supply business

Amos

Bungoma, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Amos

Member since

May 2015

On-time repayments

36 installments  •  50%

About Me

I was born to Mr Jacob and Mrs Jane Kisaka of Chemwa location.We grew up in a family of farmers and my parents did their best to educate us taking me to school until i managed to clear primary school then did not manage to join secondary for lack of fees.I started riding bicycles to carry people for a living and would save the money and paid for studying masonry alongside other masons at a fee.I did this for a while and saved money then started a home supplies business where i buy items from wholesalers in the town and supply them at discounted rates to homeowners and shop owners in the villages.I am married and have three children.

My Business

I buy soap,sweets,brooms,detergents and food items such as baking flour and take them to peoples homes to sell at discounted prices and providing convenience for the people in their homes who find it hard to get to the town.I sometimes get to the small village shops and supply them with items which they cannot easily buy from wholesalers in the town. This business has enabled me feed my small family and i am saving up to open a shop with all the stock i supply, a kind of depot.In my free time i play soccer in the local team.In a good day i make around 74 in a days profit.My costs are low since i own my bicycle and only pay municipal council rates which are sometimes on and off and are not mandatory as they should be.

Loan Proposal

I will buy soap worth 30$ and sell it at 35$,making 5$ in profits for each bundle of bar soap.I will also buy powdered detergent which is under high demand because of the increasing rainy weather and muddy roads (most Kenyans walk to work or ride bicycles in the rain),i will buy detergent worth 25$ and repackage it and sell at 30$ for each dozen packages.I will be able to hire one young man to take a North Easterly route in supplying within our local town,increasing sales and creating employment.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$106.00

Date disbursed

Nov 17, 2015

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

3 months

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  • John    Apr 6, 2016

    Amos says he has been sick hence unable to work but promised to make payments once he is ok. thank you

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  • BernadetteV    Jan 12, 2016

    Dear Amos, it would be nice to hear from you. Have you been able to sell some of the supplies you bought with the loan?
    All the best, Bernadette

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  • Nick    Jan 8, 2016

    Greetings Amos,

    Is business still prospering? You had a good report in November.

    Nick

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  • Amos    Nov 22, 2015

    Thank you dear lenders for helping me achieve this step.I bought supplies and created a new route for my trade and profits have increased immensely.

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  • Amos    Nov 16, 2015

    Some of my stock

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  • Amos    Nov 16, 2015

    Thank you dear lenders.I will now be able to purchase new items plus soaps and detergents for home supplies.

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  • Amos    Nov 11, 2015

    I am so greatful for the chance you gave me to improve my business and i benefited greatly from the business loan.I have more disposable income and improved my stock greatly,even adding more to my business in terms of products.Thank you so much.Internet is expensive here so i hardly get to be online but will try more for the sake of my lenders.

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  • Wendy Emlyn    Nov 10, 2015

    Well done, Amos!
    God bless you,
    Wendy

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  • Wendy Emlyn    Nov 3, 2015

    Hello Amos. I hope everything is going well with you. Please will you post an update.
    God bless you,
    Wendy

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  • Wendy Emlyn    Aug 18, 2015

    Well done, Amos - you're over halfway already!
    God bless you,
    Wendy

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  • Amos    Jul 17, 2015

    Thank you Wendy,i am doing well and i am so happy that i have this chance to improve my life.I have more customers now than ever and i am experiencing more profits.Thank you so much

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  • Wendy Emlyn    Jun 22, 2015

    Thank you for your first repayment, Amos.
    God bless you,
    Wendy

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  • Amos    Jun 15, 2015

    My children were happy to see me with new stock

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  • Amos    Jun 15, 2015

    My daughter was happy seeing the stock i bought

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  • Amos    Jun 15, 2015

    Today is a hot day but i am making good progress,having stocked what moves fast in the retail shops.

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  • Amos    Jun 14, 2015

    Thank you dear lenders for lending me this capital.I boosted my business with purchases of sweets,cooking fat,bar soap and flour and made some good business this week.Thank you once again

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