Loan for inventory and to renovate my workshop
Jones
Mtwapa, Kenya
100% repaid
Entrepreneur
Name
Jones
Member since
February 2016
On-time repayments
274 installments • 57%
About Me
My names are Jones Mwang'ombe. I was born in Mwatate, which is a location in Taita taveta county in the Coast province in Kenya. Went to primary and later secondary school still in the village. Being the first born in a family of seven children, life was not easy. Sometimes l could be forced to stay out of school and help my parents cultivate our neighbors gardens so as to put food on the table. Despite the up's and downs, l managed to complete my studies. On completing school, my Uncle came with me to the city where he resided. He helped me enroll to a college named MOMBASA INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTRE -(MITC) where l studied Fashions & Designs. On completion, l came out armed with my certificate at hand. I hustled for about two months, then l got a casual job in one of the restaurants around. I started saving on a serious note bearing in mind my background. On the second year, l managed to buy a second-hand manual sewing machine which l used to stitch clothes during my off days and part times. l felt good because l was earning something from what l studied. After working for three consecutive years, l felt it was time to quit. I went around, identified the shop and after considering all the factors, went ahead and started my business. On Sundays after church, my wife, three daughters and I do go to the beach and enjoy God's blessing on our land. This Indian ocean made our people develop a calture of resting on shore every Sunday. My first born 13 years now aspires to be a journalist. A tv anchor to be precise. My second born wants to join the millitary when she grow and the third one wants to be a Hostess in one of the airlines.
I'm a football lover. I do play soccer with a local team. When l get some free time, l do watch gospel songs on tv and even football matches on various leagues worldwide.
My Business
I do design , stitch and sell new clothes. On this civilised world, clothes are very important because NO human being can live without hence making this kind of business stay on demand always. I chose this business whole heartedly because I do feel previlaged to making people look smart and as well stay on the latest and trending fashions. Our prices are always reasonable and also affordable to all classes because there is a choice for everyone. A blouse & skirt can go for 2000 KES and a shirt & trouser for 2500 KES. During the high season months ( April, August and December) l do have good profit whereby l pay school fees for my children and even put some boosting to the business.
Loan Proposal
My Lenders,
I believe my clients are among the most important aspect in my business. By putting comfortable chairs or a sofa to so on as they wait to be served, I'm sure they feel more welcomed and in return get more clients or more work from the ones I already have.
I intend to use the loan as follows:-
700 dollars will be used to buy more fabrics and threads,
250 dollars will be for the sofa/chair and paints to apply on the wall.
50 remaining dollars will be for transporting everything.
I kindly request for your support and may our Good Lord bless and give you good health as you prepare to fund me.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$1,001.00
Date disbursed
Mar 17, 2017
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
16 months
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