Loan for expansion of my computer business

Richmond

Kumasi, Ghana

5% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Richmond

Member since

August 2015

On-time repayments

184 installments  •  68%

About Me

I’m the younger brother in a family of four (4). Both my parents are very patient and have done the best they could for me.
I grew up in a very stable home. Both parents i.e. Dad and Mum are Driver and Petty trader respectively. Later, this stable home became distorted and leads to divorce 15years ago.
It leads to a total division of us where two of us chose our mother and the other two chose Daddy’s side. I was rather fortunate to be by my father. He began pushing me through my education. Later my father business spoiled and he was home so I could not continue. I became drop out from school. I involved myself in some business and I could raise money. I thought to go and do a computer programme. I went to the college to tell them about my situation of been a school drop out. The school offered my entrance exams to test my intellectual level. I had the exams and passed successfully. I was offered Business Administration-Secretarial Option. I completed and have my first career certificate. I was also zealous about computer. After, I spent two months in school to be thought hardware by one tutor who loves me so much in the school.
I also hard my computer hardware certificate and I came out to do attachment for three months in a certain hospital. I became through and I was employed to be Health Insurance Claims Processing Officer.
I thought of starting my own business. I begun it as a part-time base where I own myself a shop and begun repairing people’s computer. Because I use to repair computers at the hospital, as soon as my friends saw my establishment they begun marketing me and I became popular in the locality. I got to know Zidisha 3years ago and with the help of my lenders I have two branches. I want to get this loan to expand it if possibly a new branch.
The locality can boast of one big market which makes there unique where they offload yam in large quantity for sales. The most dominant festival is Christmas and Easter.
I want my children to grow up highly respectable and respecting, God fearing and become Pastors, Nurses and Lawyers.
I love going out for evangelism, playing ball, reading, researching and watching movies.

My Business

These days that the world is moving to a technological stage Computers have become keyed and necessary in the life and education of humans and is almost that every household have a computer and almost every company use computers for their activities. Three years ago I set up a computer shop that I repair computers and also provide computer assistance. Also I sell computers and accessories, troubleshoot computer problems, Computer networking etc. I chose computer business because, computers have become necessary and required in life in education, so I know, and it is almost that every household and company has a computer or computers and I know setting a business of this kind would be best. PC Repair will provide computer and technical consulting (repairs, training, networking and upgrade service). This computer business will be serving about 7 communities. The Market PC Repair has decided to focus mainly on the small business market, as these customers typically don't have a full-time IT person, but have full-time IT needs. PC Repair will offer an affordable, on-demand service for these customers. I can also offer maintenance agreements that generate additional monthly income. For my residential customers, we will offer a very affordable and helpful service with a very flexible schedule to meet their needs.
MY TYPICAL REVENUE ARE;
1. A job card is required before I collect and Service or open each machine
2. I buy second hand computers at cheaper prices and sell them for profit
3. I also sell computer accessories such as pc power supplies, memories, Mother boards, CD ROMs and others for profit
4. I network companies and industries on contract
One cost at my expense is when working a machine that is working but not active and later become not functioning, sometimes you may be charged to pay.
My Objectives are;
1. To provide the best service available to the community at an affordable price.
2. To generate substantial market share so that PC Repair is a common name.
3. Constant growth in sales from start up through year three.
4. To generate customer satisfaction so that at least 40% of our customer base is repeat business.
I will be using 50% of the profit to reinvest and expansion of the business, 30% for saving and remaining 20% for home and other use.

Loan Proposal

I would like to apply for loan in your outfit. I will use this amount to expand my computer business. I will use the money to buy a set of system units, monitors, computer speakers, Ram, Rom, hard drives,computer cables. I will add flat screen tv's also and sell for profit. Since the world is in an IT age, computers are keyed and necessary. My business would avail computers and accesories for various homes that wish to get one or two computers. Children love computers for playing games, watching movies and playing songs. Adults may need it to create their documents and also for safety of keeping files. It's easy sending messages across internet. This business is very competitive and highly demanding. It has help me a lot almost two to three years now. Also every household require tv's for news and watching entertainment stuffs. My profit expectation is around 5-10% . I would use this opportunity to welcome my Lenders, even my new ones that once again I need them. Hope my application would be considered. Thank you a lot.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$849.00

Date disbursed

Aug 6, 2018

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

14 months

Lenders

S

soren

Göteborg, Sweden

F

flaguy999

Tampa, United States

A

ADISI

Bern, Switzerland

Alberto Cereser

Copenhagen, Denmark

V

Vivek

Arlington, VA, United States

Isabella

UK, United Kingdom

Ren

Minneapolis/StPaul, United States

JH

Joseph Hwang

Houston, United States

CN

Craig Newmark

United States

Carrie

Arlington, MA, United States

Daisuke

Tokyo, Japan

Dao Nguyen

austin, United States

J

Jason

West Palm Beach, United States

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Summary

Amount repaid

$42.02

Amount remaining

$807.79

Expected completion

Oct 21, 2019

Status

Repaying late

Installment amount

$1.07

Repayment History

Expected Payments Actual Payments
Aug 13, 2018 $16.42 Aug 13, 2018 $16.42
Aug 20, 2018 $4.27 Aug 20, 2018 $4.27
Aug 27, 2018 $4.27 Aug 27, 2018 $4.27
Sep 3, 2018 $4.27 Sep 4, 2018 $4.27
Sep 10, 2018 $4.27 Sep 19, 2018 $4.27
Sep 17, 2018 $4.27 Sep 27, 2018 $4.27
Sep 24, 2018 $4.27 Oct 3, 2018 $4.27
Oct 1, 2018 $0.00
Oct 8, 2018 $0.00
Oct 15, 2018 $1.07
Oct 22, 2018 $1.07
Oct 29, 2018 $1.07
Nov 5, 2018 $1.07
Nov 12, 2018 $1.07
Nov 19, 2018 $16.42
Nov 26, 2018 $16.42
Dec 3, 2018 $16.42
Dec 10, 2018 $16.42
Dec 17, 2018 $16.42
Dec 24, 2018 $16.42
Dec 31, 2018 $16.42
Jan 7, 2019 $16.42
Jan 14, 2019 $16.42
Jan 21, 2019 $16.42
Jan 28, 2019 $16.42
Feb 4, 2019 $16.42
Feb 11, 2019 $16.42
Feb 18, 2019 $16.42
Feb 25, 2019 $16.42
Mar 4, 2019 $16.42
Mar 11, 2019 $16.42
Mar 18, 2019 $16.42
Mar 25, 2019 $16.42
Apr 1, 2019 $16.42
Apr 8, 2019 $16.42
Apr 15, 2019 $16.42
Apr 22, 2019 $16.42
Apr 29, 2019 $16.42
May 6, 2019 $16.42
May 13, 2019 $16.42
May 20, 2019 $16.42
May 27, 2019 $16.42
Jun 3, 2019 $16.42
Jun 10, 2019 $16.42
Jun 17, 2019 $16.42
Jun 24, 2019 $16.42
Jul 1, 2019 $16.42
Jul 8, 2019 $16.42
Jul 15, 2019 $16.42
Jul 22, 2019 $16.42
Jul 29, 2019 $16.42
Aug 5, 2019 $16.42
Aug 12, 2019 $16.42
Aug 19, 2019 $16.42
Aug 26, 2019 $16.42
Sep 2, 2019 $16.42
Sep 9, 2019 $16.42
Sep 16, 2019 $16.42
Sep 23, 2019 $16.42
Sep 30, 2019 $16.42
Oct 7, 2019 $16.42
Oct 14, 2019 $16.42
Oct 21, 2019 $14.08

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