Loan to increase phone stocks for festive season sales
James
Kitengela, Kenya
100% repaid
Entrepreneur
Name
James
Member since
June 2014
On-time repayments
329 installments • 96%
About Me
I am a 47 years old married man with four children; three sons and one daughter.
I work as a minister of the gospel, and am paid a monthly salary, which helps for my upkeep and supporting my family.
Lately, I have found myself straining a little as my children progress to higher levels of education, two of them currently in Secondary School, while the third-born is in a private boarding school. I have therefore had to look for a side job to make ends meet.
My Business
I have been trading in mobile phones in a small way from retailers well known to me, selling a piece at a time and earning a commission.
Having realized my selling skill, I wish to buy a few handsets from him at wholesale price, so that I can sell at retail and earn from the markup as this will be significantly higher than the commission.
I have been selling approx. five handsets a week, earning a commission of approx. $10 per piece, which totals to $50 per week. When I buy the handsets and sell them as my own stock, I will be able to make $20 per piece, which would double my earnings.
My startup costs will be significantly low, as my friend/supplier is willing to store the handsets for me as I do office-to-office deliveries against orders made online/by phone. - I have been using www.olx.co.ke to advertise the phones I sell, a website greatly used in Kenya for person-to-person selling, removing the need for a physical premises.
However, after I have grown sufficient capital, I hope to do car-boot phone sells, from my small car, parking at strategic areas around market centres, and in the long run also have a central distribution shop in the town centre.
Hopefully, this will in the long run help me to cross over to become a Zidisha lender to also also help others who, in future, will wish to start how I have started.
Loan Proposal
Loan Proposal
I again appreciate the Zidisha team plus members who have funded my previous loans.
My car-boot sales distribution mode has greatly aided my business growth, as I am able to reach customers in most towns around Nairobi City and its metropolitan areas.
As I apply for this loan, we are approaching another festive season where mobile phone demand rises.
I therefore plan to improve my stocks, by blending in a few smartphones, since these often do very well in the festive season, in addition to fetching higher profits.
I have budgeted to put US$ 300 on mobile phone handsets purchases, and use US$ 160 for logistics as I move from town to town, displaying them on my car boot - a popular distribution method in Kenya, which has worked very well for me.
I will also, from my current savings, renew my annual business license, as well as attend to a few maintenance issues on my car.
Thank you so much for your continued support .
About Me
I am a 47 years old married man with four children; three sons and one daughter.
I work as a minister of the gospel, and am paid a monthly salary, which helps for my upkeep and supporting my family.
Lately, I have found myself straining a little as my children progress to higher levels of education, two of them currently in Secondary School, while the third-born is in a private boarding school. I have therefore had to look for a side hassle to make ends meet.
My Business
I have been trading in mobile phones in a small way from retailers well known to me, selling a piece at a time and earning a commission.
Having realized my selling skill, I wish to buy a few handsets from him at wholesale price, so that I can sell at retail and earn from the markup as this will be significantly higher than the commission.
I have been selling approx. five handsets a week, earning a commission of approx. $10 per piece, which totals to $50 per week. When I buy the handsets and sell them as my own stock, I will be able to make $20 per piece, which would double my earnings.
My startup costs will be significantly low, as my friend/supplier is willing to store the handsets for me as I do office-to-office deliveries against orders made online/by phone. - I have been using www.olx.co.ke to advertise the phones I sell, a website greatly used in Kenya for person-to-person selling, removing the need for a physical premises.
However, after I have grown sufficient capital, I hope to do car-boot phone sells, from my small car, parking at strategic areas around market centres, and in the long run also have a central distribution shop in the town centre.
Hopefully, this will in the long run help me to cross over to become a Zidisha lender to also also help others who, in future, will wish to start how I have started.
Loan Proposal
Loan Proposal
I again appreciate the Zidisha team plus members who have funded my previous loans.
My car-boot sales distribution mode has greatly aided my business growth, as I am able to reach customers in most towns around Nairobi City and its metropolitan areas.
As I apply for this loan, we are approaching another festive season where mobile phone demand rises.
I therefore plan to improve my stocks, by blending in a few smartphones, since these often do very well in the festive season, in addition to fetching higher profits.
I have budgeted to put US$ 300 on mobile phone handsets purchases, and use US$ 160 for logistics as I move from town to town, displaying them on my car boot - a popular distribution method in Kenya, which has worked very well for me.
I will also, from my current savings, renew my annual business license, as well as attend to a few maintenance issues on my car.
Thank you so much for your continued support .
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$481.00
Date disbursed
Nov 17, 2015
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
29 months
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Summary
Amount repaid
$502.62
Amount remaining
$0.00
Date repaid
Apr 2, 2018
Status
Fully repaid
Repayment History
| Expected Payments | Actual Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2015 | $36.00 | Nov 29, 2015 | $36.00 |
| Dec 6, 2015 | $5.00 | Dec 6, 2015 | $5.00 |
| Dec 13, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Dec 20, 2015 | $2.00 | Dec 20, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Dec 27, 2015 | $2.00 | Dec 27, 2015 | $2.00 |
| Jan 3, 2016 | $2.00 | Jan 4, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Jan 10, 2016 | $2.00 | Jan 11, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | $2.00 | Jan 18, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Jan 24, 2016 | $2.00 | Jan 24, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | $2.00 | Feb 1, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Feb 7, 2016 | $2.00 | Feb 7, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Feb 14, 2016 | $2.00 | Feb 14, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Feb 21, 2016 | $2.00 | Feb 21, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Feb 28, 2016 | $10.00 | Feb 28, 2016 | $10.00 |
| Mar 6, 2016 | $2.00 | Mar 6, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Mar 13, 2016 | $2.00 | Mar 13, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Mar 20, 2016 | $2.00 | Mar 20, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Mar 27, 2016 | $2.00 | Mar 27, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Apr 3, 2016 | $5.00 | Apr 3, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Apr 10, 2016 | $5.00 | Apr 10, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Apr 17, 2016 | $5.00 | Apr 17, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Apr 24, 2016 | $1.00 | Apr 24, 2016 | $1.00 |
| May 1, 2016 | $1.00 | May 1, 2016 | $1.00 |
| May 8, 2016 | $1.00 | May 8, 2016 | $1.00 |
| May 15, 2016 | $1.00 | May 15, 2016 | $1.00 |
| May 22, 2016 | $1.00 | May 22, 2016 | $1.00 |
| May 29, 2016 | $1.00 | May 29, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jun 5, 2016 | $1.00 | Jun 12, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jun 12, 2016 | $1.00 | Jun 12, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | $5.00 | Jun 19, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jun 26, 2016 | $5.00 | Jun 26, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jul 3, 2016 | $5.00 | Jul 4, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jul 10, 2016 | $5.00 | Jul 10, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jul 17, 2016 | $10.00 | Jul 17, 2016 | $10.00 |
| Jul 24, 2016 | $10.00 | Jul 24, 2016 | $10.00 |
| Jul 31, 2016 | $2.00 | Jul 31, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Aug 7, 2016 | $2.00 | Aug 7, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Aug 14, 2016 | $2.00 | Aug 21, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Aug 21, 2016 | $2.00 | Aug 21, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | $2.00 | Sep 4, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Sep 4, 2016 | $2.00 | Sep 4, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Sep 11, 2016 | $2.00 | Sep 11, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Sep 18, 2016 | $2.00 | Sep 25, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Sep 25, 2016 | $2.00 | Sep 25, 2016 | $2.00 |
| Oct 2, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Oct 9, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Oct 16, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Oct 23, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Oct 30, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Nov 6, 2016 | $0.00 | ||
| Nov 13, 2016 | $1.00 | Nov 13, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 20, 2016 | $1.00 | Nov 13, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Nov 27, 2016 | $1.00 | Nov 27, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Dec 4, 2016 | $1.00 | Dec 4, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Dec 11, 2016 | $1.00 | Dec 4, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Dec 18, 2016 | $1.00 | Dec 18, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Dec 25, 2016 | $1.00 | Dec 18, 2016 | $1.00 |
| Jan 1, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 8, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 1, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 15, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 15, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 15, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 29, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 29, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Feb 5, 2017 | $1.00 | Jan 29, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Feb 12, 2017 | $1.00 | Feb 12, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Feb 19, 2017 | $1.00 | Feb 12, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Feb 26, 2017 | $1.00 | Feb 26, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 5, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 5, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 12, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 12, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 19, 2017 | $1.00 | Mar 20, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Mar 26, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 2, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 2, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 2, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 9, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 10, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 16, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 16, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 23, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 30, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2017 | $1.00 | Apr 30, 2017 | $1.00 |
| May 7, 2017 | $1.00 | May 7, 2017 | $1.00 |
| May 14, 2017 | $1.00 | May 15, 2017 | $1.00 |
| May 21, 2017 | $1.00 | May 21, 2017 | $1.00 |
| May 28, 2017 | $1.00 | May 27, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jun 4, 2017 | $1.00 | Jun 4, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jun 11, 2017 | $1.00 | Jun 12, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jun 18, 2017 | $1.00 | Jun 21, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jun 25, 2017 | $1.00 | Jun 27, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jul 2, 2017 | $1.00 | Jul 10, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jul 9, 2017 | $1.00 | Jul 10, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jul 16, 2017 | $1.00 | Jul 17, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jul 23, 2017 | $1.00 | Jul 30, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jul 30, 2017 | $1.00 | Jul 30, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Aug 6, 2017 | $1.00 | Aug 13, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Aug 13, 2017 | $1.00 | Aug 13, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Aug 20, 2017 | $1.00 | Aug 21, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Aug 27, 2017 | $1.00 | Aug 29, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Sep 3, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 3, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 10, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Sep 17, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 18, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Sep 24, 2017 | $1.00 | Sep 25, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Oct 1, 2017 | $1.00 | Oct 8, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Oct 8, 2017 | $1.00 | Oct 8, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Oct 15, 2017 | $1.00 | Oct 21, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Oct 22, 2017 | $1.00 | Oct 21, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Oct 29, 2017 | $1.00 | Oct 31, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Nov 5, 2017 | $1.00 | Nov 5, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Nov 12, 2017 | $1.00 | Nov 13, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Nov 19, 2017 | $1.00 | Nov 19, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Nov 26, 2017 | $1.00 | Dec 4, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 3, 2017 | $1.00 | Dec 4, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 10, 2017 | $1.00 | Dec 18, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 17, 2017 | $1.00 | Dec 18, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 24, 2017 | $1.00 | Dec 28, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | $1.00 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.00 |
| Jan 7, 2018 | $1.00 | Jan 8, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 14, 2018 | $1.00 | Jan 14, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 21, 2018 | $1.00 | Jan 21, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Jan 28, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 5, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 4, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 5, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 11, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 12, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 18, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 21, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Feb 25, 2018 | $1.00 | Feb 24, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 4, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 4, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 11, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 19, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 18, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 19, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Mar 25, 2018 | $1.00 | Mar 27, 2018 | $1.00 |
| Apr 1, 2018 | $0.00 | ||
| Apr 8, 2018 | $270.50 | Apr 2, 2018 | $270.50 |
| Apr 15, 2018 | $0.12 | Apr 2, 2018 | $0.12 |
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