Need to stock more fabrics and build a booth for my growing business

Dorothy

Nyayo Estate, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Dorothy

Member since

April 2015

On-time repayments

80 installments  •  49%

About Me

I grew up in a family of four, i am the eldest in the family, with a sibling of two sisters and a brother. I lost my parents at a early age and this taught me to be responsible and care for my young ones, i would go to school without meals, but would try hard to get something in the evening for my sisters and brother to eat, in the aid of my grandmother who also was not able. It was hard times for us and sometimes i was forced to at times dig or work for some homes to get food for my siblings or get a fee for school.
I learn a lot in childhood and learn to do something in order to get a meal or a fee for my studies.
It was not easy even for my grandmother who was so supportive and caring. People in the neighborhood couldn't even support since it was not our culture. it was tough times. Helping out on a duty became my hobby since i learn it was hard work that gives.

My Business

I sell materials and handbags and these has helped me have exposure of beauty. i came to learn that women loves to be unique in dressing and in how they look in ceremonies, so i decided to identify some materials that come into the country and sell all in different patterns, and design. My cost range between KES. 800 and KES. 1200.
This has helped me educate and support my younger ones fully and also given me opportunity to go back for my studies, i decided to put shame a side and go back to the lowest level, and am coming up with good marks. An so decided to work hard and pay my fees and my sisters. My business its so encouraging cause at least people like african wear each time they have a celebration,.
My profit has help me pay my tuition fees and my sisters fees too. It has also helped me put up new stall to sell my clothes,handbags and i've also introduced second hand shoes.

Loan Proposal

Since my orders have increased am here by going to add stock and be able to meet my customers requirements. i also intend to build a stand for my materials to hang them in a better way to allow my customer easy selections of materials. The stand will cost me 26$ and the additional stock will cost me 25$. i expect my profit to increase by 53% after my sales.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$125.00

Date disbursed

Sep 2, 2015

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

7 months

Other loans

Lenders

Hope2012

United Kingdom

PG

Paul Graham

United States

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