Hi. i need to upgrade my kitchen for the catering business

Petronilla

Nairobi , Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Petronilla

Member since

July 2019

On-time repayments

25 installments  •  56%

About Me

I am an avid entrepreneur who is seeking funding to finance my food business project to better my life and those around me.I come from a humble background but as a firm believer of persistence and hard work I have been able to accomplish great things and upgrade my life and those around me by providing a steady source of income and ultimately, better quality of life. No human is limited.

My Business

I have a catering business where I provide food and beverages for various events including weddings, children parties, and other functions. During weekdays, I also deliver packed affordable lunch in clients offices to supplement my income. The previous funding received from Zidisha lenders has seen my business grow from serving 30 pax to a higher capacity of 100 in three months. The funding was used to expand my kitchen and upgrade my equipment to commercial scale. I am now looking to diversify my income to include baking. This is an opportunity to expand my business and increase my workforce to deliver the highest quality and variety of food services.

Loan Proposal

Hi. I need to acquire an extra oven and large scale juicer so that I can serve a higher client base for my catering events.The previous loan was used to buy a small oven which led to serving double clients. With a large customers base I will be in a better position to increase my sales and income

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  • Urszula    Feb 29, 2020

    Disappointed with the repayments stopping half way through and no response to my enquiry via the discussion board.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$253.00

Date disbursed

Sep 5, 2019

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

2 months

Lenders

ads68

Melbourne, Australia

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

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  • Walter    Feb 20, 2020

    Have tried to reach petronilla but she is ready to pick the phone wherever i called her it has forced me to called one of her reference mrs joan who is her sister and she promise to pass the information to petronilla.

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  • Urszula    Jan 20, 2020

    Hello Petronilla, how are you and how is your project going? I note a small delay in your repayment and hope nothing major occurred?

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  • Petronilla    Nov 28, 2019

    Hi.Thank you the funds I have completed the baking training course I had enrolled. This weekend I will purchase some of the equipment needed for the bakery as I hoping to launch next week. I have received a few orders for December. Once again am very grateful for the funds as it has enabled me to pursue my passion and diversify my business. Thank you very much for making my dreams come true and providing employment to 5 people.

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  • Petronilla    Oct 25, 2019

    Thank you for funding my loan request. It is much appreciated. I will use 75% of the cash to purchase professional cake mixers, whisks, measuring cups, spoons, rubber spatulas, pastry brushes, decorating moulds, and cutters. I will use 20% to make a down payment for a professional cake course for I and my team. Then the balance will be used to buy other kitchen supplies such as sugar, milk and flour. The baking project is beneficial to my catering business as I will increase my sales, diversify income, and employ more people as a way of giving back to the community. Once again, thank you

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  • Jose Ramirez    Oct 24, 2019

    Good luck, Petronilla!

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  • Supatra Gill    Oct 23, 2019

    Good luck! Sounds like a nice business.

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  • Petronilla    Oct 21, 2019

    Hi, I used the funds to grow my catering business by adding more kitchen gadgets such as the commercial ovens and larger space as well as paying for training for all my staff. I have increased my sales since I now make office and home deliveries during the weekdays.thank you

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  • Petronilla    Oct 21, 2019

    I used the four previous loans to expand the capacity of my catering business.I have since bought commercial kitchen equipment such as an oven juicer and kitchen gadgets. I have also began serving lunches to offices during weekends in addition to the weekend catering. My income has doubled in the last two months thanks to the funds I have received from my lenders. I am currently beginning to bake cakes to diversify my income as we approach the peak season.Thank you for your assistance

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  • Petronilla    Sep 23, 2019

    Thank you for the funds. I purchased a a large oven and upgraded my kitchen to allow me to serve larger catering events. thank you

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  • Petronilla    Sep 5, 2019

    Thank you for the funds. I will purchase a larger oven, large scale juicing machine, and utensils. This will allow me to serve more customers since my business is steadily growing.Once again many thanks

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  • Petronilla    Aug 26, 2019

    Hi, I received KES 11, 882 on the 20th August 2019. I used the funds to purchase an oven to grow the number of clients I serve in my catering events. This was a successful weekend since I served an additional 20 pax.Previously, I used to serve only 30 pax. Thanks for the funds

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  • Petronilla    Aug 20, 2019

    Hi. thank you once again for the funding..I am looking forward to expand my catering business.More funding equals higher capacity which will offer more opportunities to generate more income. This will a long way in assisting autistic children who cannot afford therapy and supplements. Many Thanks

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  • Petronilla    Aug 12, 2019

    Good afternoon,
    I acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the loan. The funds were used in purchasing vegetables that were used in a catering event that was held yesterday. It was a successful event and I have just paid my initial installment. Thanks for the financial support

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  • Petronilla    Aug 9, 2019

    Hi, I acknowledge with thanks the receipt the cash. I will use the funds to purchase groceries needed for a wedding cookout.Once again.Thank you

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