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Mercy

Kitengela, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Mercy

Member since

January 2018

On-time repayments

48 installments  •  58%

About Me

As you know my business has been canvas bags and the last loan was to finance bag orders that I had, unfortunately, I had some emergency and diverted the funds. On the positive side the orders were not cancelled hence I will still supply the orders.

My Business

I have been only doing the bags business however most customers have mad enquiries for other ladies products like shoes, clothes, jewellery and other accessories. This has come from repeat customers I have decided to add these items to my business since my clients are asking for them and will increase my customer base. If I get funded ill build this business to be a one-stop shop from bags clothes jewellery and shoes for the ladies. Most of my clients are located outside the Capital hence they like the fact they don't have to travel to get the goods the can get them by ordering onlice and I send them as a parcel. To be able to make a profit I have to buy items at a certain minimum quantity from wholesalers and importers to be able to be accorded the wholesale price.

Loan Proposal

I will use the loan to take some cake making classes to help me make learn more on making and packaging cakes for sale.How to price the cakes to make a profit, also packaging and where to source for supplies on wholesale. Also how to market my goods and the certification needed to run this venture

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$52.00

Date disbursed

Jan 3, 2019

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

3 weeks

Lenders

Stefan Koshold

Mülheim, Germany

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  • Mercy    Aug 21, 2019

    i had the first issue i mentioned of shoes being of a smaller fit, then this month i got my spouse admited in hospital it hasnt been easy on me financially even normal expenses been relying on friends , for upkeep.

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  • Eunice    Aug 5, 2019

    Marcy will reduce her repayment and repay by today

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  • Mercy    Jul 5, 2019

    I had paid for the items yet my supplier who imports from overseas hadnt cleared all the items, since am waiting for part of the stock I decided to reinvest the proceeds made so far

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  • Mercy    May 27, 2019

    I have just brought in the stock , i WOULD LIKE TO leave the money in circulation for sometime

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  • Mercy    May 15, 2019

    as i mentioned in my proposal I want to add shoes and jewellery to my business hence meet the needs of my clients and help the business to grow.

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  • Mercy    May 14, 2019

    my last loan was used for a family emergency that involved a hospital bill hence the longer time repaying than expected, as I had notified my lenders. however the bag orders were not cancelled but instead pushed back.

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  • Mercy    May 13, 2019

    i have managed to fully repay my loan after an extension since I had diverted the funds to a family emergency

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  • Mercy    Apr 19, 2019

    I am have had to balance my payments and monthly household expenses .If I would make all the payments once it would strain me.Kindly bear with me

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  • Mercy    Apr 8, 2019

    I am experiencing mobile money problems I cannot transfer from the bank to mobile money

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  • Mercy    Mar 22, 2019

    I encountered a family problem immediately after accessing the funds hence I used the money to cater for that instead of buying the bags since my income is based on this bags business and my salary I have no other means of repaying the loan. I ask for your understanding I'll pay all overdue amount by my third instalment which is APRIL 1ST.

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  • Joshi    Mar 19, 2019

    Mercy, thanks for the update. Hope your family situation improves soon.

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    • Mercy    Mar 19, 2019

      Thanks Joshi very much appreciated. Its good to communicate and let my lenders when there's a delay in payment what is the reason. And when I can make the payment

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  • Mercy    Mar 19, 2019

    I would request my lenders to pardon me I got a family emergency and used the funds to pay for that I won't be able to make my first two payments on time but I request to be allowed to pay them all on my third repayment schedule . Thats april 1st.

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  • Mercy    Mar 7, 2019

    I want to thank my lenders for funding my loan, the loan will enable me to purchase bags and meet orders from other towns while partnering with other enterprises to display on my behalf for split profit

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  • Mercy    Mar 7, 2019

    My previous loan has been very helpful in fulfilment of orders in my bag inventory since most of the customers pay at the end of the month. The money has kept the business running without hitches. Without the money, I'd have problem fulfiling orders from customers. I am greatful to my lenders fro their help.

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  • Mercy    Feb 25, 2019

    I want to thank my lenders I was able to purchase 20 bag with the money. I will be able to fulfil my customers requests and my business will continue growing its customer base.

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  • Mercy    Feb 23, 2019

    Am greatfull to you my lenders for funding my loan it will a long way in financing the bags inventory I will receive 5428. Thanks and regards.

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  • Joshi    Feb 22, 2019

    Mercy,
    hope the loan works out this time without any issues. All the best for bags business.

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  • Joshi    Feb 12, 2019

    Mercy, this latest loan shows as 'expired'. Will contribute when you create another loan application.

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    • Mercy    Feb 12, 2019

      hi Joshi, I cancelled and applied again am waiting for approval from the Zidisha team

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    • Mercy    Feb 12, 2019

      hi Joshi, I cancelled and applied again am waiting for approval from the Zidisha team

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    • Joshi    Feb 16, 2019

      19th Feb 2019: IGNORE THIS MESSAGE. It was result of an erroneous instance. Leaving it here just as a record.

      ??? I have never written the message above!! Looks like Mercy's message has been posted under my name??

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  • Mercy    Feb 11, 2019

    I used my last loan to pay for my cake decorating classes which I am still taking I am paying in instalments it costs 18,000 per level I have paid partially, I also bought some ingredients on wholesale like flour,sugar and eggs I am working towards certification by the Kenya bureau of standards to allow me sell my cakes everywhere, thanks for the loan it is empowering me towards growth in busine

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  • Mercy    Jan 25, 2019

    I would like to thank my lenders for fully funding my loan. I intend to use the loan to start purchasing the baking ingredients in bulk i.e flour, margarine, sugar I also intend to purchase packaging material for the cakes. And finally, buy a decorating set that I will use for training and decorating the birthday cakes.

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