Purchase baking accessories for my cake baking business

Niva

Lodwar, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Niva

Member since

January 2015

On-time repayments

62 installments  •  82%

About Me

Hallo, my name is Niva Lopetet, born and raised in Turkana, Kenya. Turkana is a hardship and a very difficult environment, and it was these challenges which have made me who am today; I have learnt to go an extra step and to be optimistic about life. The Turkana people are mainly nomadic pastoralist,and have a low option on other livelihood activities like farming, business and for the few who are doing entrepreneurship, financial capital is a big setback. I am inspired to challenge, motivate and create an opportunity for other creative youths and women from my community to engage in business and excel as successful entrepreneurs.

Lodwar is a good commercial center and the market is really transforming very fast. I started my business in the year 2012, a small cake shop in Lodwar.

My Business

I have been delivering cakes to offices and homes within Lodwar town, and it's from that the demand for office food delivery came up. I now supply lunch and breakfast to banks and government offices. The demand is enormous and overwhelming: it's my prayer to be the leading catering service provider in Lodwar. My targets are to be the schools' lunch supplier, cover all the offices, and have a restaurant in town. To do this, I need proper equipment and a good capital, which is my biggest challenge.

Loan Proposal

I plan to add baking accessories: cake stands, separators, and a baking tins set for different shapes. I already have 3 wedding orders this month of April. With the addition of these accessories, my business will be complete and it will go a long way in expanding my market.

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About Me

Dear Zidisha,2015 was a great year!thank you very much for your support and faith.I have really upgraded to the next level. My business has been lifted, I had an idea + passion but limited in finances.

Despite the lack of equipment/tools,i started my business in 2014 .With a lot of difficulty;sleepless nights, a lot of wastage and to top it up low returns and losses.

This was not until a friend introduced me to Zidisha. I first bought an oven;I used to bake using a Jiko,you should now see the relieve in my face, in just 40 mins my cake is done and I am confident . Then I bought a hand mixer,table turner,shape cutters,decorating tools and cake stands. Wow,all these transformed my work completely. My professional work is selling in town,I can handle more and more orders .This made me more excited,I tried to renovate my kitchen,this project was bigger than I thought but when its complete,am telling you,I will be unbeatable and the smarter one in Town. Thanks to you Zidisha,lenders! may you Live Long!

My Business

I have been delivering cakes to offices,homes within Lodwar town, and its from that the demand for office food delivery came up. I now supply lunch and breakfast to banks and government offices. The demand is enormous and overwhelming, its my prayer to be the leading catering service provider in Lodwar. My targets are schools lunch supplier,cover all the offices and have a restaurant in Town. To do this, I need proper equipment and a good capital which is my biggest challenge.

Loan Proposal

I plan to add baking accessories; cake stands, separators, baking tins set for different shapes. I already have 3 wedding orders this month of April, with addition of these accessories, my business will be complete and it will go along way in expanding my market.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$200.00

Date disbursed

Apr 15, 2015

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

6 weeks

Lenders

ErikN

Stockholm, Sweden

H

hilde

seattle, United States

M

marcelitohb

Bremen, Germany

C

Clben7

Cincinnati, United States

Y

Yasmine

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Gringotts

United States

johnhudson

Washington, DC, United States

K

KiraDee

United States

Tanya

Nelson, New Zealand

S

Staf

Humbeek, Belgium

Y

YP

Malaysia, Germany

John Prendiville

Portland, United States

S

Stein

Diest, Belgium

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  • Niva    Oct 19, 2016

    Dear Zidisha,I have been admitted at Lodwar Ref feral Hospital after an operation. I am making arrangement to clear the outstanding amount as soon as possible within this week. I really apologies for this.

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  • Niva    Jun 7, 2016

    Dear Lenders,
    Thank you very much once again. I have received Ksh. 80,949.50. I will use this money to buy the fridge and keep you posted once I receive it in Lodwar. Thanks a million and may the almighty open many doors for you and keep your families safe.

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  • Niva    Jun 3, 2016

    Thank you a million and one times and may the almighty bless you and your families. I will now buy a glass door fridge and will be able to serve my costumers adequately. Thank you again and again

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  • Niva    May 20, 2016

    Thank you Zidisha for making my kids smile.May the Almighty Bless you abundantly.I have been able to build my shop at my premises, its now at its completion.

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  • Niva    Jan 15, 2016

    Thank you all a million times.May the almighty bless you all.Zidisha thank you!

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  • YP    Sep 12, 2015

    Hello Niva,
    Hope all is going well. Any news of your repayments?

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    • Niva    Sep 21, 2015

      Dear YP,

      Thanks, I have been going through a rough parch. I hope to clear the outstanding amount today

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      • YP    Sep 21, 2015

        Thank you. I hope things are improving for you.

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        • Niva    Sep 29, 2015

          Hallo YP, Yes yes, things are picking up now. The government had not released money to the county's after the July end of financial year,this had serious effect to business.But now things are better.

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  • Niva    Jun 19, 2015

    Thank you so much lenders for your support. I will upgrade my business kitchen for storage facility, and install plumbing system. Thank you so much again, because of you am more hopeful and determined to achieve even more.

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  • Niva    Jun 9, 2015

    Thank you so much for your support,am now a professional baker and my work has been made easier,and I spent less time. With the loan, I bought a hand mixer,table turner for decoration,shape cutters, cake stand and added stock.all these is because of you,Thank you so much and be blessed abundantly.

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  • Niva    Apr 15, 2015

    Thank you all so much.The loan will enable me buy baking accessories;cake stands,baking tins,shape cutters and add stock.this will go along way to scall up my business.thank you.

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    • johnhudson    Apr 16, 2015

      Hi Niva,

      Your cakes look fantastic. I hope your business continues to grow!

      All the best,

      John

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  • Ruth    Apr 11, 2015

    you are doing a great job.keep up dear.

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  • Niva    Apr 8, 2015

    Lenders! thank you so much,with your support, I bought the gas cooker; am now efficient,no more loses as a prepare food by order for only 45 mins. I also use gas cooker/oven for baking cakes of different designs and shapes. Thank you Zidisha.

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  • Niva    Feb 14, 2015

    Thanks all Who Participated to my progress. My business is booming!

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  • Niva    Feb 5, 2015

    Thank you all so so much. May you be blessed abandantly

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  • humblehumanity    Feb 4, 2015

    That cake looks great!

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    • Niva    Feb 5, 2015

      Thanks a lot! humblehumanity .And, for your support.be blessed.

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  • Fridah    Feb 2, 2015

    I wish you all the best in our business Niva.

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