Inventory of wristwatches to sell door to door

Serwaa

Berekum, Ghana

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Serwaa

Member since

September 2015

On-time repayments

62 installments  •  77%

About Me

MY STORY
My name is Serwaa Monica and my parents are Mr and Mrs Manu. We all come from Drobo, but I live at Berekum in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.

I commenced my elementary school at Adiokor M/A primary school. Unfortunately, my parents encountered some casualties and later got divorced. At class six, things were difficult for my mother, so I had to leave and stay with my father, who was then in Boodi in the Western region of Ghana. Indeed I completed Junior High School in the fourth year.

After J.H.S, I could not continue with my studies due to the negative impact of my parents' separation, which affected the payment of my fees. Here I was sent to Berekum to live with a relative and learn a trade, thus [I began to learn] tailoring. Later I could not afford my apprenticeship fee so I quit.

A generous neighbor helped me with an amount to start a business. I took to the selling of ornaments on retail from house to house.

I like reading and watching movies.

My Business

MY BUSINESS
As I have made myself known to you earlier, I began my business in the middle of 2012. It is a house-to-house retail sale.

I sell ornaments such as earrings, necklaces, watches, beads and other commodities such as combs, mirrors, lip gloss, knives and the like. As a matter of fact, these commodities are in high demand and therefore my percentage profit is about 14%.

I took this job because humans cannot do away with fashion. To this effect, I wish to bring such attractive materials to their doorsteps in order to save them the time and energy of going to the market to buy them.

Loan Proposal

LOAN TO EXPAND MY BUSINESS
As you are already aware of my business which was started in the mid 2012, which is in high demand, I need to make a difference from the lot who have trooped into this job.

The competition in this business is so high that a seller always needs new commodities to attract customers. Besides, the capital I started with was only 400 cedis ($105) so I could not purchase a lot of commodities. Due to Zidisha, I have been able to expand my business to a reasonable level but not to [my] expectation.

To this effect, the percentage profit I make is only twenty percent. However, I am pleading to the proud lenders of Zidisha to grant me a loan of about 260 dollars to purchase new set of wristwatches to expand my business.

I pray you that my request meets your kindest consideration. Thank you.

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About Me

MY STORY
My name is Serwaa Monica and my parents are Mr and Mrs Manu. We all come from Drobo but I live at Berekum in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.
I commenced my elementary school at Adiokor M/A primary school. Unfortunately, my parents encountered some casualties and later got divorced. At class six, things were difficult for my mother so I had to leave and stay with my father who was then in Booodi in the Western region of Ghana. In deed I completed Junior High School in the fourth year.
After J.H.S, I could not continue with my studies due to the negative impact of my parents separation which affected the payment of my fees.
Here I was sent to Berekum to live with a relative and learn a trade, thus tailoring. Later I could not afford my apprenticeship fee so I quit.
A generous neighbor helped me with an amount to start a business. I took to the selling of ornaments on retail from house to house.
I like reading and watching movies.

My Business

MY BUSINESS
As I have made myself known to you earlier, I began my business in the mid of 2012. It is a house to house retail sale.

I sell ornaments such as earrings,necklace, watches, beads and other commodities such as comb,mirror,lip gloss,knife and the like.As a matter of fact, these commodities are on high demand and therefore my percentage profit is about 14%.

I took this job because humans cannot do away with fashion. To this effect, I wish to bring such attractive materials to their doorsteps in order to save them the time and energy of going to the market to buy them.

Loan Proposal

LOAN TO EXPAND MY BUSINESS
As you are already aware of my business which was started in the mid 2012 which is on a high demand, I need to make a difference from the lot who have trooped into this job.
The competition in this business is so high that a seller always needs new comodities to attract customers.Besides, the capital I started with was only 400cedis so I could not purchase a lot of comodities.Due to zidisha, I have been able to expand my business to a reasonable level but not to expectation.
To this effect, the percentage profit I make is only twenty percent.However, I am pleading to the proud lenders of zidisha to grant me a loan of about 260 dollars to purchase new set of wrist watches to expand my business.
I pray you that my request meets your kindest consideration. Thank you.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$148.00

Date disbursed

Dec 14, 2015

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

45 months

Lenders

BM

Benedicte Monroe

Sarasota// Phnom Penh, United States

J

JohnH

Livonia, Michigan, United States

H

Habroukema

Austin, United States

thomas2666

Brisbane, Australia

R

rhompa

United Kingdom

MW

Matt Willis

United States

N

Nick

Greater London, United Kingdom

Elise E

United States

JO

Johan O

Borlänge, Sweden

VS

Vicki Stewart

Charlotte, United States

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  • Serwaa    Nov 2, 2016

    After mounting the ironic kiosk, I have run out of capital so business has Sloan down.

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  • Serwaa    Oct 22, 2016

    Dear lenders, please I have mounted the ironic kiosk as I indicated earlier and that it is really going to serve the purpose for which it was due.Business starts very soon.Thanks

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  • Serwaa    Oct 7, 2016

    Dear lenders, am deeply sorry for the delay in my update...network problem.Please I have received your loan of Ghs751. I have began the project the project so i will keep you updated with photos. Thanks

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  • Serwaa    Oct 4, 2016

    Dear lenders I am exceedingly grateful to you for funding my loan.May the Lord bless and replenish you abundantly.I am really going to mount up the kiosk as I indicated earlier.It is going to save me the cost of walking all day.Thanks

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    • Ed    Oct 4, 2016

      Serwaa:

      I wish you the best of luck in your business

      - Ed

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  • Serwaa    Sep 30, 2016

    Dear generous lenders, with your help and by the grace of God, I have been able to repay the loan.I must confess that I have been working with the Zidisha team for more than a year now and Zidisha has been really helpful all these period.
    Due to zidisha I have been able to reshape my life.I don't run the streets anymore. God bless my proud lenders as well as the zidisha team.

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  • Vicki Stewart    Aug 30, 2016

    Does anyone know how Serwaa is doing? It's hard to tell here in Zidisha if she finished paying the loan or not. I can't remember the last time she made a payment....

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  • Serwaa    Jun 5, 2016

    Dear lenders,I am elated to notify yiu that business is still boming and that am thinking of starting a new project very soon.yThanks

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  • Serwaa    May 5, 2016

    Hi lenders,I am proud and happy to inform you that marketting is still going on smoothly.Eventhough things were bad to the casualties I encountered, by God's grace things have turned normal.
    One of these days a friend came and sought the secret of my business success.....I told her, its zidisha.Thanks to zidisha for impacting me.

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  • Vicki Stewart    Mar 29, 2016

    Serwaa - Glad things are looking up for you now and that you have been able to start up your business again. Thank you for the repayments.

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  • Serwaa    Mar 23, 2016

    Dear lenders, I would like to render an apology for the delayance in my payments.I encountered some casualties but thank God things are better now.I am deeply sorry.
    Business has begun and more customers are trooping in, thanks to zidisha.Owing to this,I would like to increase my installment amount in order to keep my loyalty as well as my on time repayment rate.May God richly bless you for the positive impact you have made in my life.

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  • Serwaa    Mar 2, 2016

    Dear lenders, robbers broke into my house and made away with a lot of commodities since then business has been very difficult for me.I pray you to consent with me and I will adjust it as soon as things get better.

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  • Daniel    Jan 28, 2016

    Good day lenders,
    Please I was able to contact Serwaa today to find out why she hasn't made some payments. From her, sales have gone down these days and so things have become a bit difficult for her, financially but she promised to make the payments very soon.
    I also advised her to reduce the amount to lesser amount.
    Thank you for your patience.

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  • Vicki Stewart    Dec 20, 2015

    Good luck!

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  • Serwaa    Dec 20, 2015

    Dear lenders, I have bought the inventory as I stated. I again began business and may God see me through. Thanks a lot

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  • Serwaa    Dec 15, 2015

    Dear lenders , I have received your loan of GHS550 and I am going to buy the set of wrist watches as I indicated earlier.
    Thank you very much and may God replenish any amount that you have given me. Thanks

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  • Serwaa    Dec 9, 2015

    Dear lenders, thank you very much for funding my loan. I am really going to buy the wrist watches as i stated earlier once my loan is disbursed to me. Thanks a lot.

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  • Vicki Stewart    Dec 8, 2015

    Good luck Serwaa! I hope you can purchase the inventory you need and can make a good profit from it.

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  • Serwaa    Dec 1, 2015

    Dear awe-inspiring lenders, may God really bless and replenish you in abundance for everything you have done for me.
    Due to zidisha, I have been able to rent an apartment. .In fact I am extremely thankful to you all especially my proud lenders. May God bless you. Thanks to zidisha.

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  • Serwaa    Nov 19, 2015

    Dear lenders , I must confess that business is booming and that I am making profit. I therefore wish to increase my installment amount . Thanks

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  • Serwaa    Oct 9, 2015

    Dear lenders, my son is attending senior high school so I wish to reduce my installment amount because the admission fee is too expensive. Thanks.

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