I will use the loan to increase the materials for making the beaded earrings, wrist bands and necklaces, since there is...

Elizabeth

Kayole, Nairobi, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Elizabeth

Member since

January 2014

On-time repayments

211 installments  •  11%

About Me

I am a family lady who ventures in the curio industry. I am self employed; doing bead-work and traditional artifacts in a small scale. I sell my products at Masai market and Kariokor in Nairobi. I also work on orders that are for export. I use the income to support my family. I would love to expand the business by increasing production and hiring a few other employees to work with me. I love what I do and fancy i coloring the world. I produce earrings, anklets, bangles, necklaces, wall decorators, decorators for bags and shoes, lamp stands, table mats among other beautiful materials. I bet you would fall for them when you see them. I started the business two years ago and took it as my full time job.

My Business

I am self employed dealing in the production of bead-work and traditional artifacts. I make things such as earrings, anklets, bangles, necklaces, wall decorators, decorators for bags and shoes, lamp stands, table mats among other beautiful materials. The business is profitable enough to service the loan that will be awarded to me. I am planning to expand an that will even provide more financial stability. I have been having huge orders which, some, i have not been able to make up to due to the inadequacy of capital. The loan will enable me to satisfy all my customers as well as capturing new markets. My products are among the best in the market. they are of high quality; higher than those of the competitors i know.

Loan Proposal

I will use the loan to increase the materials for making the beaded earrings, wrist bands and necklaces, since there is a lot of demand for them. Currently, I have a good and promising market for the three products as well as the rest. At times I am not able to pick certain orders as I do not have enough materials to make the products. the loan, combined with my little profits, will help me pick even larger orders.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$50.00

Date disbursed

Feb 3, 2014

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

4 months

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  • Elizabeth    Apr 5, 2015

    Hello lenders and the Zidisha community. I would like to pass my apologies for having been so silent and inactive with regards to my loan repayment. Within the last six months or so, my business has experienced very tough challenges that have rendered me unable to cooperate with the loan repayment schedule. I am now getting back on my feet and I am looking forward to adhere to the schedule onwards. Thank you very much for your tolerance and understanding.

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    • CMK71    Apr 5, 2015

      Thank you, Elizabeth. I wish you all the best in getting back on your feet again! Christy

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  • Ian    Jan 8, 2015

    Hi lenders. I had the privilege of talking to Elizabeth. She is a determined lady with a never give up attitude. She is repaying her loan in small amounts and whatever she can she is repaying with. She has assured me she will try and increase the amounts she is sending as she wants to clear the loan and get a bigger loan as she has big dreams for her business.

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  • Ian    Nov 25, 2014

    Hello lenders I am Ian Mwangi and Elizabeth's mentor. I managed to talk to her and she is upbeat about her business and she'll be catching up on her loan soon. She is very grateful about the assistance she got from Zidisha.

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  • Ian    Oct 15, 2014

    Hi this is Ian Mwangi. I am Elizabeth's mentor. She informed me she will be catching up with her payments soon.

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  • SeeMeeFi    Jul 18, 2014

    Congratulations, Elizabeth, on completing your loan! Best wishes for your business in the future!!

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  • James    Jul 2, 2014

    Hello Elizabeth. I am impressed by your business and products. I am in handicrafts business. I need those small bags.Call me 0721224280

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  • Elizabeth    Jul 1, 2014

    The photos are of some of the products I have been making and selling. Thank you for the help you accorded me

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    • James    Jul 2, 2014

      Call me we talk about business.. My no 0721224280 James

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  • Elizabeth    Jul 1, 2014

    Hi lenders. I am grateful for your continued support. With the previous loan I was able to employ one other person to assist in the bead work. I was also able to increase the volume of production and quality as well. I plead with you to fund my ongoing loan for further progress. Thank you

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  • Elizabeth    Jun 17, 2014

    The main reason for my need to reschedule my payment is so as to pay the remaining part all at once. I must admit that the Zidisha community has been of magnanimous help to me and my business. I have been able to accomplish considerably a lot through the growth of my business. I have earned more loyal customers, and still have prospects to get more. In the light of this, I am coming back to lenders for them to aid me in ensuring that I satisfy all of my clients. Again, I am very grateful and I am looking forward to even a more healthy relationship with members of this blessed community. It is wonderful what you people are doing and may the blessings of God always fall on u like rain. Regards.

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  • Elizabeth    May 25, 2014

    The main reason for rescheduling my Loan repayment plan is so as to be able to complete the loan as soon as possible. I would want to get a loan of a higher amount. That way, I will be able to allocate the money to my business needs for advancement. I have good prospects for my business’s returns. I really believe that I will make up to the pledge. Regardless of the challenges I have had in the past in making the payments, I strongly believe that this time it will work out for me. I really appreciate for the help accorded. Thank you and may you be blessed abundantly.

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  • Ian    May 19, 2014

    She's making effort to pay her arrears. Plans to clear paying by end of week.

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