Joseph

Nakuru, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Joseph

Member since

August 2012

On-time repayments

391 installments  •  59%

About Me

I am a tale-preneur selling project management consultancies and IT solutions online. I live in Nakuru County in the vast Rift Valley Province, Kenya. I started a business to cater for two needs. One, I decided to bridge a gap between computer literacy in the outskirts of Nakuru town and other skills possessed by youthful residents. In the outskirts of Nakuru town with improved internet connectivity, and no opportunities for more opportunities, leading young people towards the path of online working (work from home) as virtual assistants, data clerks etc. With better education credentials compared to the average population, I felt obligated to offer this business and bridge the gap especially for those seeking job opportunities for self sustenance. Secondly, I started the business for a profit motive and live to the dream of my university’s mission, that of creating employment. Though the business started small, it has expanded especially after sourcing for regular institutional clients where I offer IT support services, virtual book keeping and virtual assistance. The profits have been re-invested leading to the rapid growth. The loan/Pay it forward from Zidisha will actually Zidisha (expand) my business especially in the sense that it will allow me to purchase more computers and probably open another branch in an rural-urban town setup. This will be done after topping up the loan with some savings.

My Business

My business operates within the larger Information Technology Industry. My business offer support services such as internet bureau services, online research services, virtual assistance, computer accessories services, data processing services, Information systems maintenance services among other assistive services. Demand for computer services in this region is very high. Also high is the emerging market of service outsourcing. This has been occasioned by the new realization of the position of the information technology as a business aid. Most medium sized businesses are adopting IT infrastructures thus providing a good business environment for the providers of these services. Most firms, local and foreign, are adopting to outsource non core roles in order to concentrate on the core roles of their businesses. The services offered by my business include data handling, processing and execution, tailoring programs to the specific needs of an organization. Since competition is limited especially for the advanced IT services; the business has remained the preferred provider among a wide area. The reputation in working with both private and public schools has remained unquestionable, with a wide coverage of schools being my clients.
The business is profitable in the sense that I can source for materials cheaply making my sales for services highly profitable. The demand for training services, including simple IT package training, has proved to be a good source of revenue with very limited costs. The main challenge has remained the ever changing IT industry where new IT products are introduced even before getting to some potential clients. Bearing in mind that most of the business owners are older and computer illiterate, this dynamism of the IT industry has been a major hindrance to them. Despite this, i have a resolve to be at par with newer innovations to maintain relevance in the market.
As far as revenues are concerned, my business generates a total revenue of around Kenya Shillings 230,000. Costs include rent of Ksh.30000, salary and wages of about Ksh 64,000 and purchases worth around Ksh40,000. This leaves me with around Ksh 94000 per month. This amount is further apportioned to savings of around Ksh. 40,000, leaving around Ksh. 54,000 for my personal use as this is a sole proprietorship.

Loan Proposal

I will use the loan to take care of the crops that are already growing in my newly set up green house structure. I have already invested heavily on water catchment, high quality seedlings, construction of the structure and drip irrigation. For small scale farmers, the greenhouse is large as it is twice the commonly build greenhouses in my region. I expect the first sale to be in just 21/2 months time as the plants are already flowering. The incremental income will be enough to help me repay the loan comfortably as the outsourcing job that I funded using the previous loan is doing very well. This explains why I was able to repay the loan within 6 months only. I am sure even this one shall be paid within a short duration. Awaiting your positive feedback

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$390.00

Date disbursed

Aug 8, 2013

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

11 months

Lenders

AWOL

USA, United States

E

Errol

Bradenton, FL, United States

F

Fiodal

Helsinki, Finland

C

chrisherron

Chicago, United States

Sundstroms

Falun, Sweden

Ingela

Falun, Sweden

scgtb

Sarasota, United States

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  • Joseph    Aug 28, 2022

    I appreciate all for your contribution in this crowd funding. Every one who has taken part feel highly appreciated. As I had indicated, this loan will go a long way in funding my digital literacy program as it will allow me buy some crucial equipments for the same. Will keep you all updated. Warm regards

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  • Kipkorir    Aug 25, 2022

    All the best Joseph in project

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  • Owusu    Aug 24, 2022

    May God help you in your business.

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  • Kipkorir    Aug 24, 2022

    All the best

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  • Ezekiel    Aug 23, 2022

    Keep it up. Be your best and be faithful. Good luck!

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    • Joseph    Aug 23, 2022

      Thank you, I have been faithful in the last 7 or 8 loans with Zidisha. I will definitely be faithful with this one too. Thank you so much for the part you have played.

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  • Kipkorir    Aug 22, 2022

    Good luck

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  • Kipkorir    Aug 22, 2022

    All the best

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  • Duncan    Aug 19, 2022

    All the best buddy. Do your best.

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  • Joseph    Aug 19, 2022

    @Samuel Oniyide I will use the cash advance as advised. Zidisha has been a platform where I have seen good growth. As usual, I am always committed to updating all of us on the progress. I also commit to repaying my loans in full which has enabled me to grow. Thank you for the part you have taken in this project.

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  • Samuel    Aug 18, 2022

    Use it judiciously.

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  • Joseph    Aug 18, 2022

    @Belinda Wang and @Aduwaa Margaret, Thank you for the good wishes. I also thank all who have continued to assist me to raise funds over the years. Zidisha has been a very impactful place. Keep the good work family

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  • Belinda Wang    Aug 17, 2022

    Good luck to you!

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  • Aduwaa    Aug 12, 2022

    I wish you the best of luck.

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  • Joseph    Aug 8, 2022

    The last loan had a great impact on my advancing my training business. I have managed to gain subscription clients who, going forward, shall ensure that I continually get a consistent income. This will enable me to be able to make payments more promptly.

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  • Joseph    Mar 18, 2022

    I am repaying late and things have not been rosy. However, I cannot abdicate my obligation to repay the amount in full.

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  • Joseph    Jan 5, 2022

    Business is low at the moment and I am unable to meet my obligations. However, this is a temporary disruption and shall improve with time... I am optimistic I will be clearing this loan in the first quarter of 2022. Please be patient

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  • Shellemiah    Dec 8, 2021

    following up the client he's not reachable as well

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  • Joseph    Oct 1, 2021

    Poor cash flow from business

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  • Joseph    Aug 18, 2021

    I am low on cash flow and an adjustment will assist me regain my footing without lagging behind in payment

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  • Anonymous    Aug 18, 2021

    Hi Joseph,
    We do IT in Annapolis MD USA. Our company is Will Get IT Done. We welcome you to reach out in case we can help you in some other tech industry specific related way.
    www.willgetitdone.com
    Beat wishes!

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