Materials for making sofas

Issifu

Golokwati, Ghana

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Issifu

Member since

October 2020

On-time repayments

13 installments  •  62%

About Me

My name is Issifu Sabeliwu.I come from Northern part of Oti Region of Ghana,Dambai.I am 37 years old.I am married with 5 children.I completed Oti Secondary Technical School at Dambai-Banka.My parents are farmers.They produced crops such as yam,maize, groundnuts and beans.These are the crops that my parents cultivated to look after me and my siblings.I am the third born of my parents.I wasn't able to continue my education after Senior High because of financial problem.I was taught by my parents to always work hard to be successful in life.After my education, I went and stayed with one of my uncle's in Kumasi to learn carpentry work.I learned the work with humidity for 3 years and also served my master for 1 year.I become the best among my mates.After my graduation,I left Kumasi to Dambai to established my own shop but it has not been easy.

My Business

I have my own carpentry shop currently at Dambai. I have seven apprentice.We engage in activities such as roofing, kitchen cabinets,wore-drop, production of room chairs and sits and many more.I do get contracts to produce chairs for schools through the District Assembly.But sometimes the contract money money doesn't come early as it is expected, one have to pre-finance to start the project before later the assembly releases funds for such projects.In Ghana here too, sometimes getting access to such business loan as someone who is not on government payroll becomes difficult.It takes time before one can be granted a loan.It is my hope that Zidisha will grant me a loan to execute my projects .

Loan Proposal

I will use the loan to buy more materials for my Sofa business.There have been a higher demand from my customers to produce Sofa for them to place in their rooms.This has compel me look for another source of capital to invest in the business. I will be happy if Zidisha can assist me in that regard to buy more materials for the business.

Income Source

I have been working all the time in my area here because there is no restrictions of movement.Since I always work I will be able to raise funds through savings to pay for the loan.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$171.00

Date disbursed

Oct 22, 2020

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

1 week

Lenders

John Minges

United States

M

Margaret

United States

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  • Agbenyega    May 26, 2021

    I called and he told me he will pay but facing some challenges.

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  • Agbenyega    Apr 9, 2021

    Issifu said he was not comfortable at all because he was sick but he will pay very soon

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  • Agbenyega    Apr 9, 2021

    I have spoken to the applicant reference to advise him

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  • Agbenyega    Mar 3, 2021

    Salifu expressed his feelings that he will pay but some situations are not allowing him to pay but I have advised him to pay early as possible

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  • Agbenyega    Mar 3, 2021

    Salifu expressed his feelings that he will pay but some situations are not allowing him to pay

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  • Issaka    Jan 27, 2021

    Issifu has promise to make payment soon, he explained that the economic situation had slowed down his business

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  • Issifu    Dec 24, 2020

    I have used the loan obtained from my lenders to purchased materials such as leather, woods, nails, plywoods, glue, clothes and others for my sofa works.Though the customers I worked for didn't honor their promise by paying my money to me after the work,I have been able to get some gains which if all of them pay their money, I think will be able to get quite a big amount.The loan I took from Zidisha has has really been helpful to me , just that the customers were not able to pay me my money because of some challenges their facing. I thank my lenders and also thank Director for her patience and generosity.God continue to bless you.

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  • Issifu    Dec 14, 2020

    Business has been slow for now but I know things will soon change and I can pay a bigger one.

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  • Issifu    Nov 28, 2020

    This is because my shop has gotten burnt due to power outage so now want to put things in order so that I can pay the loan.

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  • Issifu    Nov 13, 2020

    I will use the loan to buy leathers, woods, glues, sewing threads, plywoods and others.This loan will help me to acquire more materials for my sofa works.It will help me to increase my customers and also increase my revenue. I thank my lenders for the loan. I promise to pay on time.

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  • Issifu    Nov 13, 2020

    Below are pictures of what I used the loan for.

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    • Margaret    Nov 14, 2020

      The Furniture looks wonderful and I bet they are really comfortable! Great job!

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  • Issifu    Nov 13, 2020

    I used the loan to buy materials for my business. I used the loan to buy materials such as leathers, woods, nails, sewing thread, glue,sofa stand, and others for my sofa works.The loan has helped me to get mor materials for my work.It has helped me to also get more people to buy my goods and also give me contract.It has helped to increase my revenue and savings. I thank my lenders for the loan and also having developing countries like Africans at heart. I promise to always pay my loans on time even before they are due.I thank everyone for this opportunity.

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  • Issifu    Nov 5, 2020

    I have received 801 cedis from my lenders.This amount has helped me to purchased leathers, foam mattress, glue, woods and others for my sofa business.This amount has helped me to increase my earnings and also in helping me to served my customers better. I thank my lenders for granting me the loan. I promise to always pay my loan on time.

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  • Issifu    Oct 31, 2020

    I will use the loan to buy more materials for my Sofa works. I will buy materials like, leather, nails, glue, wood,etc.This loan will help me to gain the trust of my customers that I am always there for them to render my services to them. I thank my lenders for the loan. I also thank the Zidisha staff for being there for us.

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  • Issifu    Oct 30, 2020

    I used the loan to purchased materials for my sofa business. I purchased goods like leather, woods, nails,glue and others for my works.The loan has helped to increase my earnings because also served my customers whenever they give me contract. I thank my lenders for the loan.

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  • Issifu    Oct 21, 2020

    I will use the money to buy more materials for my Sofa works. I will use the money to purchase materials such as leather, foam mattress, glue, woods, nails and others.This will help me to secure my customers and also increase my income. I thank my lenders for the loan.I also thank Director for her interventions.

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  • Issifu    Oct 21, 2020

    I have again produce another sofa yesterday.The loan has really helped me. I have gotten another contract to make another sofa so I need funds urgently to go and buy materials for the project.Director, please continue to help me and I will not disappoint you. I thank you for your kindness.God richly bless you.

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  • Margaret    Oct 20, 2020

    Good luck with your new loan!

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  • Issifu    Oct 19, 2020

    I used the loan to purchased materials such as leather,foam mattress,glue, and others for my leather works. I thank my lenders for granting me the loan.

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