Loan to purchase refurbished laptops and tools for my IT-solutions business

Elishaphan

Thika, Kenya

7% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Elishaphan

Member since

November 2016

On-time repayments

123 installments  •  11%

About Me

I am a graduate with a BSc in computer science, and a Diploma in information technology. I am self driven and have a passion for technology, with a great sense of responsibility. I rarely quit on a problem for, in the software development industry, patience is key. I am social, easy to integrate with others and a good team player, and a go-getter. One of my greatest satisfactions is when we fulfill a client's requirements (result- oriented).

In the course of my life, I have been a youth church leader (Anglican church) in my diocese. I have also been the chairman of a youth group(Grace Legacy Youth Group) through which we have been able to empower the members in venturing into small, gainful businesses/source of income.

My Business

My business deals with information technology and offering solutions to our clients. I have a registered business name (KEROCA INVESTMENTS); we specialize in hardware repairs, software development, training, computer network installation and also CCTV installation.

Due to the fast uptake of technology by small businesses, the IT field has really expanded and keeps growing. We are able to gain a competitive edge due to our services for we try to tailor them much towards the clients' needs rather than the general package, which makes it easier for them to purchase and use.

Loan Proposal

The money raised will be used to purchase the necessary tools to equip my workers to be able to carry out their installation tasks and repairs. The funds will be utilized as follows:
1. purchase of 4 blower machines: USD 137
2. purchase of 5 dust-coats and aprons: USD 45
3. 2 portable ladders: USD 106
4. 2 refurbished (HP) laptops: USD 420
TOTAL: USD 708
These purchases are expected to reduce the operation cost of hiring machines from other businesses and also enable us to deliver our services fast and efficiently. This will in return add on to profitability of the business and give us a competitive advantage.

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About Me

i am a graduate with a Bsc in computer science, and a Diploma in information technology. self driven and have a passion in technology, with a great sense of responsibility. i rarely quit on a problem for in the software development industry patience is key.
i am social, easy to integrate with others and a good team player, a go-getter and one of my greatest satisfaction is when we fulfill a clients requirements( result oriented). in the course of my life i have been a youth church leader (ANGLICAN church) in my Diocese, I have also been the chairman of a youth group(GRACE LEGACY YOUTH GROUP) through which we have been able to empower the members in venturing in small gainful businesses/source of income.

My Business

my business deals with the information technology and offering solutions to our clients.
i have a registered business name (KEROCA INVESTMENTS), we specialize on hardware repairs, software development, training, computer network installation and also CCTV installation.
Due to the fast uptake of technology by small businesses the IT field has really expanded and keeps growing, we are able to gain a competitive edge due to our services for we try to tailor them much towards the clients needs than the general package, which makes it easier for them to purchase and use.

Loan Proposal

The money raised will be used to purchase the necessary tools to equip my workers to be able to carry out the installation tasks and repairs.
the funds will be utilized as follows.
1. purchase of 4 blower machines USD: 137
2. purchase of 5 dust-coats and aprons USD: 45
3. 2 portable ladders. USD: 106
4. 2 refurbished (HP) laptops. USD: 420
TOTAL: 708
this is expected to reduce the operation cost of hiring machines from other businesses and also enable us to deliver our services fast and efficiently. this will in return add on profitability of the business and give us a competitive advantage.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$745.00

Date disbursed

May 13, 2017

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

173 months

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  • Elishaphan    Sep 27, 2017

    There are some constraints(theft of our machines) that have deeply affected the business causing alot of losses. Though we have resorted to continue and pay all the overdue amount. We were affected because we didn't have an insurance cover.

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  • Michael    Sep 16, 2017

    Still following up on the borrower to start paying his instalments soon

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  • Michael    Aug 4, 2017

    The borrower promised to clear his loan soon he had some business ups and down

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  • Elishaphan    Jun 27, 2017

    in business one has to formulate strategies that can be able to keep the business afloat despite hard-times knocking on the doors. diversification is one great method if well planned and executed.

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  • Elishaphan    May 27, 2017

    Business is not doing well , please I would like to do some adjustments.

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  • Elishaphan    May 20, 2017

    A good businessperson looks at his customers as pillars to his/her business and not just mere profit minting opportunities. Have a blessed weekend.

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  • Elishaphan    May 19, 2017

    We installed the system and delivered some antivirus and repairs of two Epson printers. Thank you zidisha and my esteemed lenders, be blessed.

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  • Elishaphan    May 19, 2017

    Thank thank you very much lenders for your support this is one of our first job since we received the funds. Thank you

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  • Elishaphan    May 12, 2017

    i would humbly like to express my heartfelt thanks to my lenders. i have received a total of $ 700 to my account,with this and a little bit of top up i will be able to purchase the equipment's which include 2 refurbished laptops, blower machines, dust-coats and 2 portable ladders. thank you again for helping my business grow. i will work very hard to ensure i repay my loan on time and also scale up my business to be a big company. thank you and be blessed

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  • Elishaphan    May 11, 2017

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank my lenders for their unrelenting support. My loan has been fully funded, i have placed the orders for the laptops and the ladders. Im only waiting for the disbursement. Thank you again and be blessed.

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  • Elishaphan    May 10, 2017

    In business the most toughest task is choosing the best customer retenetion methods. While still balancing/observing the continuity of the business. But with creativity n innovation one is able to make it through despite the stiff competition.

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  • Elishaphan    May 8, 2017

    In business a good network is a pillar that holds the business and for this Im gladly inspired by the unending support of my lenders and the zidisha team. You serve as my drive and source of motivation to keep going and dream big despite the challanges. Thank you and be blessed.

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  • Elishaphan    May 4, 2017

    To my great lenders and the zidisha team i sincerely and honestly thank you for your support. For With the loan the business will be able to serve our clients with our own tools and not the hired ones which are costly and ends up drastically reducing our profits margin and in return reduction in retained earning for the business. Since Honest and customer satisfaction is my main capital i kindly urge you to help me.

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  • Elishaphan    May 4, 2017

    In business trust and efficient delivery of services is paramount to sucess of the business.

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  • Elishaphan    May 3, 2017

    thanks to my supporters and lenders. my plea to you great and able people is to help me in this business to scale my service delivery a notch higher and be able to make profit in return. my funds will be used in purchase of the refurbished computers $ 420, two portable ladders $ 106, blowers $ 137 and dust-coats (branded ones ; with the company name) $ 45. please help me in this endeavor. thank you

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  • Elishaphan    Apr 29, 2017

    Thanks to all my lenders and supporters. I'm in a GBRR (organised by F.E.P fountain enterprise program) meeting for young entrepreneur in my town, this will help in getting Business Networks thus increasing my growth potentials. because as business is still doing well despite the challenges that come in between, as an entrepreneur i must innovate and be creative to stay a float and make profits.

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  • Elishaphan    Apr 29, 2017

    Thank you very much lenders for your continued and unrivalled support to me and my business. Today we have just been given some good news; we av been awarded a contract to repair and maintain computers/other periphal devices i.e printers and supply printing materials in one secondary school in Muranga county. Thank you again.

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  • Elishaphan    Apr 28, 2017

    i would like first to take this opportunity to thank all my supporters/lenders for their unrivaled support. we at KEROCA INVESTMENTS have been able to grow this far with your support. we kindly urge you to assist us to scale above in this field of business. we have been able to serve cleints like MUNORU GROUP OF SCHOOLS, installating a computer network and CCTV cameras (IP enabled CCTV cameras), we used the revenues to get two tenders to serve MUNYU GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL by supplying an information system (SCHOOL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION) and KAGUMO TEACHERS COLLEGE as a sub-contractor to install 8 CCTV CAMERAS (4 non IP and 4 IP enabled). Through this we have been able to clinch a few service rendering tenders in learning institution on an yearly basis which has stretched our limited staffs and tools thus the need to expand our workshop and tools so as to facilitate the ease of service delivery. thank you for your continued support.

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  • Elishaphan    Nov 28, 2016

    i really wish to thank the unending support of the great people for funded this business. we are in the waiting process to see whether, we shall get a contract we applied for to do computer network installation and repairs at a certain technical college in the country. thank you again for your continued support.

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  • Elishaphan    Nov 18, 2016

    i would like to take this opportunity to thank the platform for assisting me in raising the funds for the business.
    my only problem is the many fees that were levied ending up receiving KES 500 only, making me unable to even get a cent to purchase any of the intended items and also carry out any of the single tasks that i had planned.
    please change this for i cannot be able to pay back without a source of income which my business.

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