Daniel

Nakuru, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Daniel

Member since

October 2013

On-time repayments

300 installments  •  47%

About Me

I’m the last born in a family of six. I was born and raised in Nakuru, I even went to school there. I live near the Nakuru national park. I’ve been in the field of business ever since I came out of high school, but for the first two years after I had cleared high school in 2003 I was employed by my brother’s friend to work for him. After I had gathered enough capital to set up my own business I moved out of his place of work and I purchased my own stall and also I bought my own stock then I began my own business. And also at about the same time was when I moved out of my parents place and rented my own place and began buying household stuffs as the business was picking up.
At primary school I went to St. Theresa’s Primary school from 1992 to 1999 then in high school I went to Jomo Kenyatta High School which is in Bahati district but still in Nakuru County, I also have certificates in Information and Technology which I managed to pursue after I had set up my own business and I had employed someone who could take care of it while I was away attending classes.
I started my own business because there was no limit to my capability of growth, and also I have a dream of becoming one of the major suppliers of second hand clothing in my town. The business has helped me to buy household requirements and also to pay my college fee.

My Business

Dear lenders, i have a very promising business that i started and i am eager to boost it to earn maximum profit. i specialize in selling second hand clothes which i have become a major supplier in our region. What makes motivates me is the initiative i once had to start it when the competition was low, i have now maintained many customers who still show up at my mutumba shop to buy the clothes. the business gets even better since i have seen a trend where my customers come to by clothes as gifts for their customers. i look for unique type of clothes that attract those who buy from high class stores and the prices are the same. This has been my competitive advantage again others who are in the same industry. my business has started to pick this year and i have great plans for its expansion.it has motivated me since i feel i will be very successful soon. my business makes around $246 per month, earns an expense of around $123 ;therefore, i run a low risk business because the profit i earn is double the cost of operating the business. I know lenders are looking for someone who will not just receive their money and run away with it, i am committed to the goals of zidisha and i am sure i will repay the loan. all i am asking is a chance to prove that i will deliver my promise. Thank you in advance and thank you zidisha for giving me an opportunity to express my vision.

Loan Proposal

I will use the loan to add my stock( to buy more cloths). It will be of great advantage since i already have an existing stock already.
I will also use part of the loan to improve the outlook of my business premise so as to attract more customers to promote my business.
I will also use my loan to pay my license for the municipal council in order to facilitate the efficiency of my business.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$50.00

Date disbursed

Dec 29, 2013

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

6 weeks

Lenders

A

anonymus

Moon, United States

russell

leicester, United Kingdom

F

florian

Mettmenstetten, Switzerland

C

cranejoad

cazenovia, United States

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  • Sputnik    Oct 9, 2016

    Hi Daniel. In December 2014, you wrote that you were planning to increase your installments once your business got back on track. That was almost two years ago, and still nothing has happened. Could you please update us on your situation? Thank you.

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    • Daniel    Oct 17, 2016

      Hi Sputnik? Thanks for the message... Sorry for being so quiet for so long, I still remember the promise that I made to you and other lenders, I will do my best to fulfill it.
      Thanks once again and have a blessed day.

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  • Daniel    Dec 11, 2014

    My business has not been doing well but i will increase the amount once it gets back on track. I have been through so many challenges of late and it really breaks my heart having to reshedual my loan. I have a plan of expanding my market by reaching my customers direct in their work plus and other plans which I'm sure will improve my business by increasing my profits.

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  • Sputnik    Sep 25, 2014

    Hi Daniel. Please tell us how you're doing. Thank you.

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    • Daniel    Sep 26, 2014

      Hi Sputnik? i'm doing fine, thanks for asking. I hope you're also fine.
      I'm really sorry for the delays in making my payments. I have been going through a difficult time in my life but I thank God that now thinks are beinging to be okey.
      I promise to start making my payments as from date 27 this month.
      starting this month until December, thats usually the pick season in my business. I promise you I won't let you and other lenders down again.
      Have a great day and God bless you.

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  • Daniel    Aug 3, 2014

    Hi lenders? I've reschedule the way which I'll be paying back my loan because my father passed away recently after being admitted in hospital for sometime. I was the one who was taking care of him, and since he passed away I've been really busy because of making the burial arrangements.
    I'll be paying Ksh. 208 weekly, but immediately things get back to normal for me and i get back to business I'll be making the weekly payments has i had promised earlier. Sorry for the inconvenience and may you have a great day.

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  • Daniel    Jun 27, 2014

    Hi lenders? I've reschedule the way which I'll be paying back my loan because my father passed away recently after being admitted in hospital for sometime. I was the one who was taking care of him, and since he passed away I've been really busy because of making the burial arrangements.
    I'll be paying Ksh. 500 weekly, but immediately things get back to normal for me and i get back to business I'll be making the weekly payments has i had promised earlier. Sorry for the inconvenience and may you have a great day.

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    • hixeu    Jul 30, 2014

      My condolences to you Daniel, hope you are back on your feet soon.

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  • Daniel    Jun 27, 2014

    Hi? My dad was recently admitted to hospital were he stayed for four days then he passed away. I've been out of job(my business) because i was taking care of him while in hospital, and after his death I've been really occupied because of making funeral and burial arrangements.
    Once I get back on track, i promise you I'll make the weekly payments to be as they were once before. For now I'll be paying a weekly payment of Ksh 500.
    Sorry for the inconvenience. Have a great day.

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  • Daniel    Jun 18, 2014

    Thanks so much lenders, I've received the money.

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    • Vesa    Jun 18, 2014

      Hello Daniel. I am happy to hear that the loan was successful and you have received the money.

      I wish that you will sell a lot of clothes and have a great future, both now and after you finish college.

      All the best!

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  • Daniel    Jun 13, 2014

    Help me to accomplish my dreams through my business.
    Thanks

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  • Daniel    May 30, 2014

    Thanks everyone for helping me do what I love and enjoy doing and also making my vision and dream in life a reality, by funding my loan.
    I really appreciate what you're doing, thanks a lot.

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  • Daniel    May 17, 2014

    Hi? I've just applied for another loan would you please assist in funding it.
    Thanks.

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  • Daniel    Apr 29, 2014

    Hi? I'm really grateful to you for funding my loan. My business has really grown because of your help and support.
    I'm even planing to start selling new imported cloths; I now it demands a lot, especially in terms of capital. But I believe with determination and your support it will be possible. I will be buying them from a wholesaler who imports them then I'll be selling them at a profit.
    I'm also thinking of opening another place also, so as to expand my business. But still the current place will still be operating. I'll hire someone to run the new place. I want to do this so as to expand my customer base and hence increase my profit and monthly income.
    The new place is a shop that I'm planning to rent and it'll be different from my stall; I want it to be a shop because I'll be dealing with new cloths unlike what am currently dealing with which are second hand cloths.
    Thanks a lot once again; I'll be uploading photos soon to show you how my business is doing and also the kind of cloths that I'm planing to deal with in my future plans.
    My family is also doing great and they are all grateful for your help and support
    Have a great day.

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  • Daniel    Apr 5, 2014

    Thanks everyone for funding my loan... I really appreciate!

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  • Daniel    Feb 5, 2014

    Hi Zidisha team? The reason why I have reschedule is because my dad was admitted in hospital and i was the one who was taking care of him. But i thank God since now he has fully recovered. I'm really sorry for going against the committed that i made with you, and worse that it was my first loan.
    I promise to pay the entire amount by date 15. I hope this won't affect the way that i will be borrowing from you in the future, because i look forward to continue dealing with you.

    Thanks a lot and have a blessed day.

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  • florian    Feb 1, 2014

    It is good to hear from you. I hope your dad has fully recovered.

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  • Daniel    Feb 1, 2014

    I'm writing to apologize for the way that I've
    delayed to repay back my loan. I've been taking care of my dad who was
    admitted in hospital but know he's okay... I promise to clear my loan on time, thanks.

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  • Daniel    Dec 31, 2013

    Thank you so much Zidisha Team for your support.I believe I will move on with speed in repaying back my loan so that I can borrow even more, which in turn will increase the capital of my business and thus expand my business.I promise to invite more friends to this program in order for them to benefit as well and improve their business with the help of Zidisha.

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