Purchase of a new power saw

Mararo

Kisii, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Mararo

Member since

May 2016

On-time repayments

61 installments  •  90%

About Me

I am Mararo Daniel, a Kenyan citizen. I am 28 years old. I was born in a family of four, and I am the third born. My parents were farmers. I am married with one kid. I come from a village where people have not been civilized. People are still living in traditions.

It is through my parents that I am now who I am. They encouraged us to plant trees when we were young. From that, I was able to get capital with which I started the business.

I first thought of what I could do to help sustain myself and my family. It wasn't until a friend gave me an idea of starting a business of selling timbers that I went ahead and searched for the market. I asked my friend, who had a power saw, to help me make timber and I would pay him after selling them. When they were ready, the buyer came and collected them by himself.

With the little money he gave me, I went to Kisii town and got a small plot for two years and built a temporary store. I then went again and cut 6 trees and made timbers. I transported them to my timber yard. I now can buy trees and make timbers for myself.

My dream is one day to buy my own plot, build a big timber yard, and have my own pickup.

My Business

I own a small timber yard. I buy trees from farmers and hire someone with a power saw to make me timbers. I can sometimes buy ready timbers and transport them to my timber yard.

It is through a friend that I decided to start that kind of business. It wasn't until I started that I realized that timbers have high demand. Timbers have many uses. One, they can make furniture. They can also be used in building and have so many other uses.

From that small business, I can sell up to $600 in a month. From that, I make a profit of $150 a month. I use my profit to pay rent ($40). The rest I use to feed my family.

Loan Proposal

I here by again re_apply for the loan that would enable me purchase a new power saw that will cost about ksh60000. Once I receive my loan, I shall top the remaining amount from my past savings.
I have decided to add a power saw as I have found anew market where I can make timbers and their at the sight sale them to distributors. This shall make me not to depend at only those customers who come to buy from my timber yard.
Having two machines will a sure me of continuity of work as in when one has a mechanical break down the other one will be doing work. And when all are in good condition, I have aboy who assist me run the work, and this shall simplify the work and be able to asure my distributors of serving them promptly.
By starting this business business I expect huge profit as I sale at wholesale price but sale in huge quantity. Than selling one piece of timber at a high price but sale few timbers. Wish to hear from you. Thanks in advance.

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About Me

Am mararo daniel, a Kenyan citizen. Am 30years old. I was born in afamily of four whereby am the third born. My parents were farmers. Am Maried with two children.
I come from a village where people have not been civilized. People still living in traditions.
It is through my parents that am now whom I am . They encouraged us to plant trees when we were young. From that i was able to get capital of which I started with business in the year 2014 December.
I first thought of what I could do to help sustain myself and my family. It was until afriend gave me an idea of starting a business of selling timbers. I went ahead and searched for the market
. when I got,i asked my friend who had apowersaw to help me split timbers and pay him after selling them.when they were ready the buyer came and collected them by himself.
From the little money he gave me. I went in kisii town and hired a small plot for two years and built a temporal store. I then went again and cut 6trees and split timbers. I transported them to my timberyard . I now can buy trees and make timbers for myself.
My dream is one day to buy my own plot. Build abig timberyard. Have my own pickup.





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My Business

I own a small timberyard. I buy trees from farmers ,split timbers by myself assisted by a friend whom I have employed. I can sometime buy ready timbers and transports them to my timberyard. Of late, I was able to secure a contact in two schools around my village, a contact of supplying them with timbers and firewood.
It is through a friend that I decided to start that kind of business. It was until I started is when I realized that timbers have high demand. Timbers have many uses. One, they can make furnitures. Can be used in building and so many other.
From that small business I can sell Upto $600 in month. From that i make a profit of $150 amonth.
I use my profit to pay rent($40). The rest i use them to feed my family

Loan Proposal

I here by again re_apply for the loan that would enable me purchase a new power saw that will cost about ksh60000. Once I receive my loan, I shall top the remaining amount from my past savings.
I have decided to add a power saw as I have found anew market where I can make timbers and their at the sight sale them to distributors. This shall make me not to depend at only those customers who come to buy from my timber yard.
Having two machines will a sure me of continuity of work as in when one has a mechanical break down the other one will be doing work. And when all are in good condition, I have aboy who assist me run the work, and this shall simplify the work and be able to asure my distributors of serving them promptly.
By starting this business business I expect huge profit as I sale at wholesale price but sale in huge quantity. Than selling one piece of timber at a high price but sale few timbers. Wish to hear from you. Thanks in advance.

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  • Margaret    Oct 4, 2018

    Daniel has used Zidisha long enough to know how important repayment is, yet he borrowed $534.00 over a year ago and has not made a single repayment towards this amount. I would not trust him with another loan.

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  • J    Aug 8, 2018

    This person doesn’t repay his loan and doesn’t communicate at all.

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  • Mary    May 7, 2018

    Mararo is exactly the type of borrower Zidisha was made for. He is looking for opportunities and adapting his business plans as needed to seek success. I reccommend lending to him.

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    • Mararo    May 17, 2018

      Dear Mary,
      Hi, thanks for your financial support. Look forward to open a new business and i believe to get market as I will be a monopolist that is around my locality. Thanks so much for your recommendation.

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  • Katja    Mar 29, 2017

    Good Luck to get through the rainy Season with your Business and thanks for repaying on Time!

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    • Mararo    Apr 9, 2018

      Dear katja,
      Hi, am happy to write to you this message requesting for your support. Kindly I have a project that needs some capital that I can't raise alone.Am eager to here from you soon. Thanks in advance

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$534.00

Date disbursed

Nov 1, 2017

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

3 months

Lenders

investor

Candiac, Canada

J

johan

Oslo, Norway

BelleStarr

Albuquerque, United States

cyrus0302

San Francisco, United States

EHTHighSchool

Egg Harbor Township, United States

J

jozua

Delft, Netherlands

A

anonymus

Moon, United States

Pere

Barcelona, Spain

Y

Yasha

Beer Sheva, Israel

E

Elisa

Espoo, Finland

TheWhiteCat

Surrey, United Kingdom

MichaelR

Los Angeles, United States

C

CheesemanDan

Shanghai, China

C

chasingtheskies

Palmdale, United States

Krtecek

Balzers, Liechtenstein

G D Export

Kolkata, India

T

tmsaddress

Orlando, Florida, United States

athomas

Chevy Chase, United States

gbnbca

Janeville, Canada

H

HildeK

Rogaland, Norway

Cloudways

Malta, Malta

A

aiban

Austin, United States

S

SvenWaage

Stavanger, Norway

S

Scodeb123

Huntsville, United States

Bhayl

Stavanger, Norway

P

Peksa

Espoo, Finland

J

jerryq

Redding, United States

G

glh25

Winooski, United States

fairspirit

Utrecht, Netherlands

davidt

San Francisco, United States

S

solarkismet

Logan, United States

U

UTLonghorn

Lincoln, United States

numbat

Perth, Australia

M

Moonknight

Østre Gausdal, Norway

C

Colmena

Chicago, United States

A

AndrewC

London, United Kingdom

S

smetis

Kananaskis, Canada

P

Pavane

Kungsbacka, Sweden

somuchjackson

Boston, United States

H

happytrailsjpd

South Bend, United States

mikeice

Kohler, United States

Evan Lamos

Brussels, Belgium

L

liseman

United States

D

DanielW

United States

sderickson

Berkeley, CA, United States

E

elhh82

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

J

JacobvdW

Netherlands

T

tengbao

United States

A

adiipienaar

South Africa

jonnyhj

Stockholm, Sweden

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

bb4dogs

United States

L

leftyoctober

Minneapolis, United States

smastermind

Jerusalem, Israel

A

adamdreaming

United States

Mike and Jacqui

United Kingdom

S

Stephan

Netherlands

Dave Bogard

New York, United States

Karijn

Amsterdam, Netherlands

PG

Paul Graham

United States

Craig Newmark

United States

SH

Stephanie He

United States

Humble Bundle Community

San Francisco, United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

A

Anonymous

United States

CN

Craig Newmark

United States

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  • Margaret    Aug 10, 2018

    Hi Daniel
    I see you have not made any repayments. You can log into your account and change the amount and time frame of your loan at any time. You do not need to repay all at once. Zidisha is very flexible and will always work with you to make sure you can afford to pay back your loan, they are here to help you succeed in business. Please do not throw away the opportunity to work with them. Regards, Margaret

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  • Margaret    Jul 22, 2018

    Hi Mararo,
    Please make a payment towards your loan. It is very important to make regular payments even if they are small so you can borrow again the future. You can log into your account at any time and change the amount or time frame of your loan. Zidisha provides you with the tools to be successful, please use it wisely. Regards, Margaret

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  • J    Jun 30, 2018

    Please make a payment on your Zidisha loan. Lenders loaned to you with good faith that they would be paid back in a timely manner. Zidisha is a powerful tool when used correctly to grow a business. Do not throw away an opportunity to prosper in the future. If you are not able to make a payment then please leave a comment. Every lender understands that there are difficult periods in someone’s life.

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  • Margaret    Jun 29, 2018

    Please make an effort to pay back your loan, you missed all of your scheduled payments. It is very important to pay back those who trusted you.

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  • Tim    Jun 22, 2018

    How's it going Mararo? We haven't heard from you in a while. Please keep us updated about your process and don't forget your repayments!

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  • Mary    Jun 17, 2018

    You need to make payments on your loan Mararo. Zidisha is a poweful tool for growing businesses when used correctly. You will want to keep your repayment rate in good standing to get future loans. Post some photos of your video show!

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  • Mararo    May 17, 2018

    I doing well. Just doing some preparation where I will install my video show. Always thinking on how it will look like.

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  • Mararo    May 14, 2018

    To all my Lenders,
    Indeed I am greatful for your support. Thanks for that big sacrifice to help me start my new project.

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  • J    May 12, 2018

    Success with your new business. I really hope your that you are able to realize this. Please keep us updated.
    Maybe something like a movie night is also a good idea. You can use the same setup as a small cinema.

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    • Mararo    May 12, 2018

      Dear Joost,
      Indeed that is a good idea, and thanks for your support. May the good Lord bless you.

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    • Mary    May 14, 2018

      You can add popcorn snacks and soda to your television center to increase your profits.

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  • Tim    May 10, 2018

    Best of luck with your Television Center, Mararo! Great idea! I hope you get fully funded and it will be a succesfull business for you. What's your favourite football team? :)

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    • Mararo    May 11, 2018

      Dear Tim,
      What if we defer on the team we support. I may support the team you defer. Will you fund my loan if we don't support one team? If you answer that, then I will tell you my favorite club.

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      • Tim    May 15, 2018

        Haha don't worry Mararo. I had already funded you. Just curious. My team is Ajax in Netherlands. In the Premier League it's Arsenal. How about you? Glad you got funded. Good luck with your business!

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      • Dao Nguyen    May 17, 2018

        you guys made me smile with your favorite teams. Good luck, Mararo!

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  • Mary    May 5, 2018

    It is good to see you are looking into another business. I noticed many Zidisha borrowers have multiple businesses they have developed over time. Each one started with one idea that took off. I know you can succeed too!

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    • Mararo    May 5, 2018

      Dear Mary,
      I salute you. Thanks for your encouragement. In fact I thought it wise to utilize my unused timber Yard to generate income. Indeed I am determined to run two business. Kindly I need your advice as per how to become successful in my business. Thanks and may the good Lord bless you.

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  • Mararo    May 2, 2018

    It has been a busy day as we have transported firewood from my farm to Kineni secondary. I hope again by mid June, I could have supplied them another trip. Since it was my own tree plantation, I count it as additional capital. In fact this may help me progress as I need more capital to take over that tender I handed to my friend, if not taking over, we combine forces with him.

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  • Mararo    May 1, 2018

    I give a big thanks to all my lenders. Indeed I appreciate you so much. God bless you for your tireless work to the whole world.

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  • Michael Lee Dodge    Apr 29, 2018

    Hello Mararo,

    Please tell me more details regarding the firewood contract you have with schools.

    With Aloha,

    Michael Dodge

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    • Mararo    Apr 29, 2018

      Dear Michael Lee Dodge,
      I was Lucky to be given a tender of supplying firewood to Nyansiongo and Kineni secondary schools. But due to financial challenges, I have decided to surrender one school to my friend. Kindly please, if you supported me, I will be greatful.In fact it is a contract that will expire on December. By December, if I would have performed, then they may renew my contract. I can't make it minus the support from Zidisha. Hope to hear from you. Thanks in advance.

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  • Mararo    Apr 28, 2018

    I am forced to drop a contract of one school and give it to my friend. It is some local arrangement between me and him, in that I allow him use my Name. I have done it since I have weighed my self and realized that, I can't satisfy the two schools due to my financial position.

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  • Mararo    Apr 25, 2018

    I have managed to get five trees each going at $40. Am calculating on how to split firewood by Monday. Also I visited my small forest where I discovered that I can get about twenty trees to boost my contract. Below is a photo of my forest.

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  • J    Apr 25, 2018

    I hope your loan will be successfully funded this time.
    Good luck

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    • Mararo    Apr 25, 2018

      Thanks a lot for that message of hope. Wish you well too.

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      • J    Apr 25, 2018

        I just answered your question about accepting a partially funded loan on the forum.

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  • Mararo    Apr 24, 2018

    I am working very hard to meet my contract agreement. I have been out looking for trees to start splitting firewood. Kindly, I seek for your financial support to enable me accomplish my contract. It is my sincere request. Be blessed.

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  • Mararo    Apr 22, 2018

    In fact, today I have learnt much about zidisha. Before, I would only check on common features like; dashboard, post comment, credit limit. But would not learn of other forum where you can interact with friends world wide. At least now I can be following up announcements and other discussions.

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    • Mary    Apr 23, 2018

      Borrowers can now accept partially funded loans Mararo. See the announcement forum for more info.

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      • Mararo    Apr 25, 2018

        Dear Mary,
        That is great. An inquiry please, how much will one pay back after accepting partially funded loan. Is it the whole amount requested or the amount received?

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  • Mararo    Apr 22, 2018

    From the heavy job I did last week. I have decided to a company my family to church. To at least rest for one day.

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