Stock of frames and albums for my photography service

Solomon

Changamwe, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Solomon

Member since

July 2015

On-time repayments

250 installments  •  55%

About Me

My name is Solomon Mureithi. I was born in Nyeri county which on the slopes of Mount Kenya. I was born and raised up in a farming community and I used to help my parents with their daily chores when not in school. The farmers in this area grow food crops as well coffee for cash.

I attended primary school and later joined secondary school where I took four years. I later joined a government program for youths called National Youth Service (NYS) at their training base in Gilgil. Young people are trained different types of technical skills with the purpose of serving the country in different areas. After a four months course, I was posted in northern Kenya where I served as a sentry in a government farm.

I was then posted to NYS Mombasa where I did a course in Electrical Installation which took me three year. After graduating, I worked for several companies as an electrician. Unfortunately, I was retrenched after working there for a few years.

With my savings, I decided to turn my hobby - photography into a career. I opened a small studio where I do still and video photography to this day.

I am married with two children.

My Business

My business deals in still and video photography. I normally cover events such as weddings, anniversaries, documentaries etc. I decided to start this business after realizing that this is something I like to do as a hobby. I also live in an urban area where there is a huge market for photography services. I also sell photography accessories such as frames and photo albums.

My income from this venture is about USD 600 per month where the overheads such as rent and maintenance total to about USD 300. I use the balance to support my young family and to support my aging mother back home.

Loan Proposal

This loan will largely go in to stocking my shop with the following.
200 USD For photo albums.
250 USD for frame
100 USD for printing materials.
50 USD for re-branding and advertisement
20 USD for transport.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$633.00

Date disbursed

Nov 6, 2016

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

21 months

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Valladolid, Spain

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Malmo, Sweden

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Geneva, Switzerland

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Oslo, Norway

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Kanata, Canada

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Helsinki, Finland

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Reading, United Kingdom

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  • EthicalHost    Apr 7, 2019

    Can we get an update on repayments please?

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  • Solomon    Jun 16, 2017

    Dear lenders, i have today adjusted my installment downward to Kes 200. This to me is a strategic measure to ensure i still keep my on-time repayment score high as i invest the loan i just received, I hope to readjust up back in a month time. Thank you.

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  • Solomon    Jun 12, 2017

    Lenders i would wish to confirm receiving my full loan and i have already made an order for a new Printer which i hope to be delivered early this week started putting . Thank you all.

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  • Solomon    Jun 2, 2017

    This loan is of great importance to me for it will help me buy a new bigger printer for my work. As i said we are in a very productive season here and i hope to take this chance. I will also be able to buy a good stock of printing materials. I take this chance to thanks my lenders and promise to keep in touch as i repay the loan. THANK YOU.

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  • Solomon    May 25, 2017

    I wound wish to thank my mentor Michael Makumi for guiding me to realize tho power of communication and why i should keep lenders updated of my progress. i promised to treasure in that by keeping touch, although sometime travel to remote area where communication becomes hard. Once more a thank lenders for their trust.

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  • Solomon    May 25, 2017

    Dear Lenders, today i made my final repayment of my loan before schedule, this loan has taken me far and i was able to attract more clients into my business from the stock i added when i took the loan,December was a good business season although at one point towards new year i sold on credit which was paid late and was a lesson to me. We are now on an election season here and campaigns are on, a lot of printing of campaign merchandises is in offering and i have already started getting its benefits. I have sold most of the printing materials i had stocked, that's why i was able to repay may loan before schedule. I have also been able to full fill some of promises i had made to my family e.g a new micro ware to my wife, a second hand (good condition) bike to my son during his 11th birthday which was on 06/05/2017. and i still hope to buy a new one to my young lovely daughter on her 5th birthday on 12/06/2017.

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  • Solomon    Jan 30, 2017

    Hi leaders, off late as u might have noticed i have not been remitting my loan repayments on time, this has been occasioned by some supply of items i did in the month of December and was not paid on time, this affected my business but luckily on 28th of this month i was paid by cheque, and i hope to pay all my arrears tomorrow on 31st Jan.2017 and continue being punctual in my repayments. Thank You for your endurance.

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  • Solomon    Nov 8, 2016

    lenders i received my loan on Sunday 6th Nov. 2016 but unfortunately i had traveled to a remote area i wish to say thank you and promise to repay on time and keep you updated.

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  • Matt B    Nov 4, 2016

    I hope your business continues to prosper. Best wishes, Matt.

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  • Solomon    Nov 4, 2016

    Thank you Lender for the trust u have shown on me. am greatly humbled and i promise repay on time and keep you updated. As i had indicated i intend to add stock my shop with photographic items such as: Photo albums, picture Frame, Printing Materials eg. Photo Papers and Printer ink, Rebrand my shop and some bit will go for advertisement & Transport. all this is in preparation for the forthcoming festive season which i wish to take advantage off which am such to ripe much. Thank you once more

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  • Solomon    May 24, 2016

    Will always keep you updated. Thanks.

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  • Matt B    May 21, 2016

    Nice photos - thanks for sharing!

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  • Solomon    May 21, 2016

    My Photo Shop

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  • Solomon    May 21, 2016

    Thank you Matt B am very humbled for the support encouragement you continue giving to me and am working done not to let you people down. Thank You.

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  • Matt B    May 16, 2016

    Solomon - thanks for the update. I wish you all the best and look forward to hearing updates.

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  • Solomon    May 16, 2016

    I wish to thank all lenders once again, i received my loan two weeks ago but have been in an area where communication is very poor thus not been able to confirm to u. Now am back and i put the loan in good use. Thank you.

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  • Solomon    Apr 27, 2016

    Thank you lenders for the loan. I will put it into good use by buying more
    stock for my shop.

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  • Solomon    Apr 18, 2016

    Thank you Matt for your concern,We hope for the best

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  • Matt B    Apr 16, 2016

    Solomon - Good luck with your business. I hope you manage to raise the full amount. Best wishes, Matt in England.

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  • Solomon    Apr 15, 2016

    Hi lenders, yesterday i made my last repayment of my loan. I wish to take this chance to thank you all for your support and the continued trust you have shown on me.Thank you.

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