Expanding my diagnostic laboratory to an outpatient clinic
Alex
Ambira, Kenya
24% repaid
Entrepreneur
Name
Alex
Member since
May 2015
On-time repayments
231 installments • 63%
About Me
I was brought up in an poor family. My dad was a bicycle repairer before he quit to do small scale farming. My mum did small chores in homes to provide for for us. I went to a primary school in our village and proceeded to a high school where I raised pigs to pay my school fees up to college where I finally graduated with a Bsc in Medical Sciences. Life has challenges that makes us creative and being innovative at times guarantees our survival and success in this competitive world.
My Business
there was a gap in my area of residence and I thought it wise to bridge it. There was no independent medical diagnostic laboratory around and I saw the need of starting one. My clients are referred from the small clinics around that do not have labs. There are also clients who come for laboratory tests to determine their causes of ailments before taking any medication. This has also reduced drug abuse. My costs are mainly in purchasing of laboratory consumables like rapid diagnostic kits and reagents. I re-invest my revenue in boosting the stock of consumables. I am single but lives with my niece who aspires to be medical doctor when she grows up and the business helps me in paying her school fees. I love reading financial and motivational books during my free time. I am currently reading the Richest Man in Babylon I will reinvest the profits back to the business to grow and do savings to enable me pay up the fee balance in college and get my certificates
Loan Proposal
One opportunity leads to the other. Just when I thought I will only stick to offering laboratory services only, another way opens. My town is growing and as healthcare is also core to its growth, the people need quality affordable services. In just one year that I have operated my laboratory, there has been an increasing need of filling the gap and by providing quality and affordable healthcare services.
The loan will facilitate the expansion of my laboratory to a fully functional outpatient clinic. I have gotten a business house and paid six months rent. Partioning works is on. I therefore need the loan for completion and to buy a few equipments to start off.
Below is how I will spend the money;
Examination couch-$130
Autoclave-$260
Blood pressure machine-$72
Simple weighing scale-$45
Thermometer-$15
Stethoscope-$50
Few essential drugs-$100
I have gotten a clinical officer to work in the examination/consultation room as I will be in the laboratory. This will give me a chance to offer a job opportunity to the clinician. My profit margin will increase by $10-$20 daily depending on the in flow of patients
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$703.00
Date disbursed
Mar 3, 2016
Repayment status
Late
Projected term
64 months
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Summary
Amount repaid
$179.60
Amount remaining
$558.56
Expected completion
Jan 4, 2020
Status
Repaying late
Installment amount
$1.00
Repayment History
| Expected Payments | Actual Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2016 | $20.07 | Apr 3, 2016 | $20.07 |
| Mar 19, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Mar 26, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Apr 2, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Apr 9, 2016 | $2.01 | Apr 10, 2016 | $2.01 |
| Apr 16, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Apr 23, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Apr 30, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| May 7, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| May 14, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| May 21, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| May 28, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Jun 4, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Jun 11, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Jun 18, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Jun 25, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Jul 2, 2016 | $1.00 | Jul 4, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jul 9, 2016 | $1.00 | Jul 4, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jul 16, 2016 | $1.00 | Aug 15, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jul 23, 2016 | $1.00 | Aug 15, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jul 30, 2016 | $1.00 | Aug 15, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Aug 6, 2016 | $1.00 | Aug 15, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Aug 13, 2016 | $1.00 | Aug 15, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Aug 20, 2016 | $1.00 | Aug 21, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Aug 27, 2016 | $1.00 | Aug 21, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Sep 3, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 3, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Sep 10, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 3, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Sep 17, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 3, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Sep 24, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 3, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Oct 1, 2016 | $1.00 | Sep 3, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Oct 8, 2016 | $1.00 | Oct 7, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Oct 15, 2016 | $1.00 | Oct 7, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Oct 22, 2016 | $1.00 | Oct 7, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Oct 29, 2016 | $1.00 | Oct 31, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 5, 2016 | $1.00 | Oct 31, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 12, 2016 | $1.00 | Oct 31, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 19, 2016 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 26, 2016 | $1.00 | Jan 10, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 3, 2016 | $1.00 | Jan 12, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 10, 2016 | $1.00 | Jan 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 17, 2016 | $1.00 | Feb 4, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 24, 2016 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 7, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 14, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 21, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 28, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Feb 4, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Feb 11, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Feb 18, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Feb 25, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 4, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 11, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 18, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 25, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 1, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 8, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 4, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 4, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 22, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 7, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 29, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 7, 2017 | $1.00 |
| May 6, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 7, 2017 | $1.00 |
| May 13, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 7, 2017 | $1.00 |
| May 20, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 7, 2017 | $1.00 |
| May 27, 2017 | $1.00 | May 13, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jun 3, 2017 | $1.00 | May 13, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jun 10, 2017 | $1.00 | May 13, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jun 17, 2017 | $1.00 | May 13, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jun 24, 2017 | $1.00 | May 13, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jul 1, 2017 | $1.00 | Jul 9, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jul 8, 2017 | $1.00 | Jul 15, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jul 15, 2017 | $1.00 | Jul 15, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jul 22, 2017 | $1.00 | Jul 22, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jul 29, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Aug 5, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Aug 12, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Aug 19, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Aug 26, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Sep 2, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Sep 9, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Sep 16, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Sep 23, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Sep 30, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Oct 7, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 6, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Oct 14, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 6, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Oct 21, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 9, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Oct 28, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 24, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Nov 4, 2017 | $1.00 | Oct 25, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Nov 11, 2017 | $1.00 | Nov 17, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Nov 18, 2017 | $1.00 | Nov 17, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Nov 25, 2017 | $1.00 | Nov 17, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 2, 2017 | $1.00 | Nov 17, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 9, 2017 | $1.00 | Dec 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 16, 2017 | $1.00 | Dec 14, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 23, 2017 | $1.00 | Dec 21, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 30, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 2, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 6, 2018 | $1.00 | Jan 2, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 13, 2018 | $1.00 | Jan 2, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 20, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 6, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 27, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 6, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 3, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 6, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 10, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 17, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 17, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 17, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 24, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 24, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 3, 2018 | $1.00 | May 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 10, 2018 | $1.00 | May 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 17, 2018 | $1.00 | May 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 24, 2018 | $1.00 | May 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2018 | $1.00 | May 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Apr 7, 2018 | $1.00 | May 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Apr 14, 2018 | $1.00 | May 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Apr 21, 2018 | $1.00 | May 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Apr 28, 2018 | $1.00 | May 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| May 5, 2018 | $1.00 | May 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| May 12, 2018 | $1.00 | May 9, 2018 | $1.00 |
| May 19, 2018 | $1.00 | May 19, 2018 | $1.00 |
| May 26, 2018 | $1.00 | May 26, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jun 2, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jun 9, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jun 16, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jun 23, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jul 7, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jul 14, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jul 21, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jul 28, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Aug 4, 2018 | $1.00 | Jun 30, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Aug 11, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Aug 18, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Aug 25, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Sep 1, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Sep 8, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Sep 15, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Sep 22, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Sep 29, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Oct 6, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Oct 13, 2018 | $1.00 | Jul 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Oct 20, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Oct 27, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Nov 3, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Nov 10, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Nov 17, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Nov 24, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Dec 1, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Dec 8, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Dec 15, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Dec 22, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Dec 29, 2018 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 5, 2019 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 12, 2019 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 19, 2019 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 26, 2019 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 2, 2019 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 9, 2019 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 16, 2019 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 23, 2019 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 2, 2019 | $1.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 9, 2019 | $1.00 | Mar 7, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Mar 16, 2019 | $1.00 | Mar 22, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Mar 23, 2019 | $1.00 | Mar 23, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Mar 30, 2019 | $1.00 | Mar 27, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Apr 6, 2019 | $1.00 | Apr 7, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Apr 13, 2019 | $1.00 | Apr 16, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Apr 20, 2019 | $1.00 | Apr 23, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Apr 27, 2019 | $1.00 | May 7, 2019 | $1.00 |
| May 4, 2019 | $1.00 | May 7, 2019 | $1.00 |
| May 11, 2019 | $1.00 | May 27, 2019 | $1.00 |
| May 18, 2019 | $1.00 | May 27, 2019 | $1.00 |
| May 25, 2019 | $1.00 | May 27, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Jun 1, 2019 | $1.00 | Jun 2, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | $1.00 | Jun 6, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2019 | $1.00 | Jun 15, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Jun 22, 2019 | $1.00 | Aug 16, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Jun 29, 2019 | $1.00 | Aug 18, 2019 | $1.00 |
| Jul 6, 2019 | $1.00 | ||
| Jul 13, 2019 | $1.00 | ||
| Jul 20, 2019 | $1.00 | ||
| Jul 27, 2019 | $1.00 | ||
| Aug 3, 2019 | $1.00 | ||
| Aug 10, 2019 | $1.00 | ||
| Aug 17, 2019 | $1.00 | ||
| Aug 24, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Aug 31, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Sep 7, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Sep 14, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Sep 21, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Sep 28, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Oct 5, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Oct 12, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Oct 19, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Oct 26, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Nov 2, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Nov 9, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Nov 16, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Nov 23, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Nov 30, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Dec 7, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Dec 14, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Dec 21, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Dec 28, 2019 | $28.39 | ||
| Jan 4, 2020 | $12.03 | ||
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