Entrepreneur
Name
Benedict
Member since
March 2015
On-time repayments
311 installments • 69%
About Me
I have grown and schooled in rural Kenya (Eastern Region). I have worked Hard in school till my university. I saved from menial jobs until I had enough money to star my first M-pesa agency. my hobby is visiting children homes and keeping company with the children there. I also love doing football and swimming especially in those sunny days. These days I also find joy running my various businesses which I have started courtesy of Zidisha loans.
My Business
I am an online freelancer mostly doing academic research and supplements it with a M-pesa business. i feel it is socially revolutionizing because it touches on many people lives. my typical costs are internet installation and maintenance of computers. outlay cost is also incurred in purchase of M-pesa infrastructure every time i am expanding. Revenue is inform of commission and fees charged for freelancing. my proceeds are used to pay school fee for my sister (she is an orphan) and re-invest in the business. With the help of Zidisha I have started other businesses such as Sewing business, and fast food cafe near the University. I am now running these businesses and slowly building my own small business empire in my own small way.
Loan Proposal
I would like to buy sewing 5 sewing machines. The sewing machines will go a long way in employing five local women within my locality who are currently not employed. These machines are expected to cost $50 each bringing a total of $250. The rest of money will be used in the initial training of the women after they are employed. This business is expected to increase my earnings by 15% not to mention that it will create employment for local women who are not currently employed despite having tailoring skills.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$236.00
Date disbursed
Jan 27, 2016
Repayment status
On Time
Projected term
11 months
Other loans
Lenders
Hong Kong
United States
Summary
Amount repaid
$248.43
Amount remaining
$0.00
Date repaid
Jan 15, 2017
Status
Fully repaid
Repayment History
| Expected Payments | Actual Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2016 | $5.00 | Feb 9, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Feb 14, 2016 | $5.00 | Feb 14, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Feb 21, 2016 | $5.00 | Feb 21, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Feb 28, 2016 | $5.00 | Feb 29, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Mar 6, 2016 | $5.00 | Mar 7, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Mar 13, 2016 | $5.00 | Mar 14, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Mar 20, 2016 | $5.00 | Mar 21, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Mar 27, 2016 | $5.00 | Mar 28, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Apr 3, 2016 | $5.00 | Apr 4, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Apr 10, 2016 | $5.00 | Apr 11, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Apr 17, 2016 | $5.00 | Apr 18, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Apr 24, 2016 | $5.00 | Apr 25, 2016 | $5.00 |
| May 1, 2016 | $5.00 | May 2, 2016 | $5.00 |
| May 8, 2016 | $5.00 | May 9, 2016 | $5.00 |
| May 15, 2016 | $5.00 | May 16, 2016 | $5.00 |
| May 22, 2016 | $5.00 | May 23, 2016 | $5.00 |
| May 29, 2016 | $5.00 | May 30, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jun 5, 2016 | $5.00 | Jun 7, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jun 12, 2016 | $5.00 | Jun 13, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jun 19, 2016 | $5.00 | Jun 20, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jun 26, 2016 | $5.00 | Jun 27, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jul 3, 2016 | $5.00 | Jul 3, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jul 10, 2016 | $5.00 | Jul 12, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jul 17, 2016 | $5.00 | Jul 18, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jul 24, 2016 | $5.00 | Jul 25, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jul 31, 2016 | $5.00 | Aug 1, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Aug 7, 2016 | $5.00 | Aug 8, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Aug 14, 2016 | $5.00 | Aug 14, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Aug 21, 2016 | $5.00 | Aug 22, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | $5.00 | Aug 29, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Sep 4, 2016 | $5.00 | Sep 5, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Sep 11, 2016 | $5.00 | Sep 12, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Sep 18, 2016 | $5.00 | Sep 19, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Sep 25, 2016 | $5.00 | Sep 26, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Oct 2, 2016 | $5.00 | Oct 4, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Oct 9, 2016 | $5.00 | Oct 10, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Oct 16, 2016 | $5.00 | Oct 16, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Oct 23, 2016 | $5.00 | Oct 24, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Oct 30, 2016 | $5.00 | Nov 1, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Nov 6, 2016 | $5.00 | Nov 8, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Nov 13, 2016 | $5.00 | Nov 16, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Nov 20, 2016 | $5.00 | Nov 23, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Nov 27, 2016 | $5.00 | Nov 29, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Dec 4, 2016 | $5.00 | Dec 7, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Dec 11, 2016 | $5.00 | Dec 14, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Dec 18, 2016 | $5.00 | Dec 20, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Dec 25, 2016 | $5.00 | Dec 27, 2016 | $5.00 |
| Jan 1, 2017 | $5.00 | Jan 3, 2017 | $5.00 |
| Jan 8, 2017 | $5.00 | Jan 10, 2017 | $5.00 |
| Jan 15, 2017 | $3.43 | Jan 15, 2017 | $3.43 |
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