Expansion of computer college

Robert

Nairobi, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Robert

Member since

April 2014

On-time repayments

323 installments  •  79%

About Me

My Story.
My name is Robert Ogembo Kikah.I come from Kisumu County but I live with my family in Nairobi City. I am married and I have a daughter who is three years. I spent most part of my life growing up in Kisumu up to and including high school. I joined JKUAT University College for Bachelor of Science majoring in Mathematics and graduated eight years ago . I have worked in a few organizations including Advisory Centre for Overseas Education, Utalii Institute and NLTC respectively until two years ago when decided to work privately on my own business of training. I Started a School called Integrity School of Management. Mainly, we train students in Information Technology. As every business must have a plan to grow and expand. We ISM also intend to do so. And because there has been mass exodus of African students to study abroad, we intend to expand in that direction training in TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT and GRE which are basic standardized tests required for admission. The department has really helped my business to grow.
Personally, I love sports; football is my best, I watch and play football whenever I get a chance to do so. To say the least, I am equally addicted to reading specifically doing research work online. Likewise, I like keeping myself updated in technological innovations online ie information about the latest equipments in the market. I thank God for this far He has brought me.

My Business

After getting the experience for all the years mentioned earlier I realized that I could venture into the business of training and attain milestones. With the little cash I managed to save from my places of work, We combined efforts with a cousin of mine called Paul and the business was born. We managed to purchase three old computers and some few furniture that we borrowed from a friend. Hard work for the last two years has taken me to where I am now after my cousin left for greener pastures .I can boast of atleast a consistent number of student whom I handle on monthly basis. With the income I get, I can be able to sustain a trainers wages, pay rent and upkeep myself being a family man.
Because the services we offer at Integrity school of Management is mainly training, it’s a personal business and I being the sole proprietor , I try to perfect the art so that I can beat my competitors in the market with several mushrooming colleges. This is the sole reason as to why I am eargerly looking forwad for an opportunity to expand and diversify my training services and making it more competive but appealing to my worthy clients. This definitely shall lead to having more customers thus high profitability. Many risks are involved for example, I have pumped a lot of money on marketing through advertising but in one or two occasions, the returns are not reflecting positively. There are other situations where there is so much work to do but being alone I really find it difficult to multitask.
I am driven to get a loan because I am assured the business can sustain itself. There is need to expand my office space which is currently only two small rooms. I need some more rooms to make a computer laboratory fully furnished by fast computers with internet streaming efficiently. This will definitely lead to an increase in rent. I as well need to recruit and employ additional trainers so that there is job specialization. In my marketing strategy, I plan to do more advertising in order to attract mere clients.I intend to start a new department which only target upmarket clients whose children intend to go abroad for further studies training, preparing and registering them for these standardized tests ie TOEFL, SAT, GMAT and GRE . This institution can make enough money to repay the loan that I intend to request.

Financial Breakdown.
My proposed breakdown is as follows:
TASK UNITS COST IN USD
Rent 2 extra spaces USD 880
Furniture 10 pieces USD 470
1 Printer and 5 Computers 6 Pieces USD 5OO
Stationary (Assorted) USD 235
Miscellenous ie Internet/Adverts etc USD 200
TOTAL USD 2285

This is the amount of funds that I need in order to atleast expand my business which is currently worth approximately USD 5000.

Loan Proposal

After getting the experience for all the years mentioned earlier I realized that I could venture into the business of training and attain milestones. With the little cash I managed to save from my places of work, We combined efforts with a cousin of mine called Paul and the business was born. We managed to purchase three old computers and some few furniture that we borrowed from a friend. Hard work for the last two years has taken me to where I am now after my cousin left for greener pastures .I can boast of atleast a consistent number of student whom I handle on monthly basis. With the income I get, I can be able to sustain a trainers wages, pay rent and upkeep myself being a family man.
Because the services we offer at Integrity school of Management is mainly training, it’s a personal business and I being the sole proprietor , I try to perfect the art so that I can beat my competitors in the market with several mushrooming colleges. This is the sole reason as to why I am eargerly looking forwad for an opportunity to expand and diversify my training services and making it more competive but appealing to my worthy clients. This definitely shall lead to having more customers thus high profitability. Many risks are involved for example, I have pumped a lot of money on marketing through advertising but in one or two occasions, the returns are not reflecting positively. There are other situations where there is so much work to do but being alone I really find it difficult to multitask.
I am driven to get a loan because I am assured the business can sustain itself. There is need to expand my office space which is currently only two small rooms. I need some more rooms to make a computer laboratory fully furnished by fast computers with internet streaming efficiently. This will definitely lead to an increase in rent. I as well need to recruit and employ additional trainers so that there is job specialization. In my marketing strategy, I plan to do more advertising in order to attract mere clients.I intend to start a new department which only target upmarket clients whose children intend to go abroad for further studies training, preparing and registering them for these standardized tests ie TOEFL, SAT, GMAT and GRE . This institution can make enough money to repay the loan that I intend to request.

Financial Breakdown.
My proposed breakdown is as follows:
TASK UNITS COST IN USD
Rent 2 extra spaces USD 880
Furniture 10 pieces USD 470
1 Printer and 5 Computers 6 Pieces USD 5OO
Stationary (Assorted) USD 235
Miscellenous ie Internet/Adverts etc USD 200
TOTAL USD 2285

This is the amount of funds that I need in order to atleast expand my business which is currently worth approximately USD 5000.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$376.00

Date disbursed

Mar 6, 2017

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

17 months

Lenders

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

PG

Paul Graham

United States

Isabella

UK, United Kingdom

Craig Newmark

United States

Humble Bundle Community

San Francisco, United States

Vratik Krocik

Prague, Czech Republic

A

Anonymous

United States

A

Anonymous

United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

CN

Craig Newmark

United States

JG

Jake Gibson and Beverly Picardo

San Francisco, United States

A

Anonymous

United States

L

lysander

Australia

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Summary

Amount repaid

$376.42

Amount remaining

$0.00

Date repaid

Aug 26, 2018

Status

Fully repaid

Repayment History

Expected Payments Actual Payments
Mar 19, 2017 $28.52 Mar 28, 2017 $28.52
Mar 26, 2017 $0.00
Apr 2, 2017 $1.97 Apr 2, 2017 $1.97
Apr 9, 2017 $1.97 Apr 2, 2017 $1.97
Apr 16, 2017 $1.97 Apr 27, 2017 $1.97
Apr 23, 2017 $1.97 Apr 27, 2017 $1.97
Apr 30, 2017 $1.97 May 10, 2017 $1.97
May 7, 2017 $1.97 May 10, 2017 $1.97
May 14, 2017 $1.97 May 26, 2017 $1.97
May 21, 2017 $1.97 May 26, 2017 $1.97
May 28, 2017 $1.97 May 26, 2017 $1.97
Jun 4, 2017 $1.97 Jun 11, 2017 $1.97
Jun 11, 2017 $1.97 Jun 11, 2017 $1.97
Jun 18, 2017 $1.97 Jun 11, 2017 $1.97
Jun 25, 2017 $1.97 Jun 11, 2017 $1.97
Jul 2, 2017 $1.97 Jun 11, 2017 $1.97
Jul 9, 2017 $1.97 Jul 15, 2017 $1.97
Jul 16, 2017 $1.97 Jul 15, 2017 $1.97
Jul 23, 2017 $1.97 Jul 15, 2017 $1.97
Jul 30, 2017 $1.97 Jul 15, 2017 $1.97
Aug 6, 2017 $1.97 Jul 15, 2017 $1.97
Aug 13, 2017 $1.97 Aug 27, 2017 $1.97
Aug 20, 2017 $0.00
Aug 27, 2017 $0.98 Aug 27, 2017 $0.98
Sep 3, 2017 $0.98 Aug 30, 2017 $0.98
Sep 10, 2017 $0.98 Aug 30, 2017 $0.98
Sep 17, 2017 $0.98 Aug 30, 2017 $0.98
Sep 24, 2017 $0.98 Aug 30, 2017 $0.98
Oct 1, 2017 $0.98 Aug 30, 2017 $0.98
Oct 8, 2017 $0.98 Oct 9, 2017 $0.98
Oct 15, 2017 $0.98 Oct 9, 2017 $0.98
Oct 22, 2017 $0.98 Oct 9, 2017 $0.98
Oct 29, 2017 $0.98 Oct 9, 2017 $0.98
Nov 5, 2017 $0.98 Oct 9, 2017 $0.98
Nov 12, 2017 $0.98 Oct 9, 2017 $0.98
Nov 19, 2017 $0.98 Oct 9, 2017 $0.98
Nov 26, 2017 $0.98 Oct 9, 2017 $0.98
Dec 3, 2017 $0.98 Oct 9, 2017 $0.98
Dec 10, 2017 $49.18 Mar 14, 2018 $49.18
Dec 17, 2017 $0.00
Dec 24, 2017 $0.00
Dec 31, 2017 $0.00
Jan 7, 2018 $0.00
Jan 14, 2018 $0.00
Jan 21, 2018 $0.00
Jan 28, 2018 $0.00
Feb 4, 2018 $0.00
Feb 11, 2018 $0.00
Feb 18, 2018 $0.00
Feb 25, 2018 $0.00
Mar 4, 2018 $0.00
Mar 11, 2018 $0.00
Mar 18, 2018 $0.98 Mar 21, 2018 $0.98
Mar 25, 2018 $0.98 Mar 21, 2018 $0.98
Apr 1, 2018 $0.98 Mar 21, 2018 $0.98
Apr 8, 2018 $0.98 Mar 21, 2018 $0.98
Apr 15, 2018 $0.98 Mar 21, 2018 $0.98
Apr 22, 2018 $0.98 May 3, 2018 $0.98
Apr 29, 2018 $0.98 May 3, 2018 $0.98
May 6, 2018 $0.98 May 3, 2018 $0.98
May 13, 2018 $0.98 May 3, 2018 $0.98
May 20, 2018 $0.98 May 15, 2018 $0.98
May 27, 2018 $0.98 May 15, 2018 $0.98
Jun 3, 2018 $0.98 May 15, 2018 $0.98
Jun 10, 2018 $0.98 May 15, 2018 $0.98
Jun 17, 2018 $0.98 May 15, 2018 $0.98
Jun 24, 2018 $0.98 May 15, 2018 $0.98
Jul 1, 2018 $0.98 May 15, 2018 $0.98
Jul 8, 2018 $0.98 May 15, 2018 $0.98
Jul 15, 2018 $0.98 May 15, 2018 $0.98
Jul 22, 2018 $0.98 May 15, 2018 $0.98
Jul 29, 2018 $49.18 Jul 31, 2018 $29.51
Aug 14, 2018 $19.67
Aug 5, 2018 $49.18 Aug 14, 2018 $29.51
Aug 15, 2018 $19.67
Aug 12, 2018 $49.18 Aug 15, 2018 $9.84
Aug 25, 2018 $39.34
Aug 19, 2018 $49.18 Aug 25, 2018 $49.18
Aug 26, 2018 $29.24 Aug 25, 2018 $9.84
Aug 26, 2018 $19.40

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