Stationery

Esther

Lusaka, Zambia

38% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Esther

Member since

October 2016

On-time repayments

20 installments  •  55%

About Me

I was born and grew up in Lusaka libala DK. My academic qualification is grade 12 which I completed at david kaunda high school in 2010. Upon my completion I worked as a secretary at DARTIZ internet cafe. In 2013 I started my own business of photocopying and typing and printing. I want to invest more on stationary as they go hand in hand with what I am currently doing. My current business has helped me to meet my challenges like school fees for my sister and the loan will help me educate my children who want to become a doctor and a teacher. I like learning new things and studying and attending a business workshop.

My Business

I would like to continue providing the current services of photocopying , typing and printing which are vital for all businesses and students who are my core customers. I will provide the following goods after the above services-

1. bold paper- rim $6.00
2. envelops - rim $3.50
3. staples - box $ 1.00
4. pens - box $2.00
5. mathematical sets- $ 1.50 each
6. manila paper -$ 0.50 each
7.laminating pouches - $0. 20 each
and others.

I will use my profit to pay school fees and reinvest the rest into my business

Loan Proposal

From this loan i will buy the items i purchases from my past loan in large quantity and include books-
1. bold paper -rim $6.00
2. envelops . rim $3.50
3. staples - box $1.30
4. pens box $2.00
5. mathematical set each $1.50
6. manila paper $0.50
7. laminating pouches $0.20
8. books box $0.85

This will increase my profit hence i will earn more to support my family and employ others in the community because am expecting an increase of 25% in my profits

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About Me

i was born and grow up in Lusaka libala DK area and my academic qualification is grade 12 which i completed at david kaunda high school in 2010. Upon my completion i worked as secretary at DARTIZ internet cafe then in 2013 i started my own business of photocopying and typing and printing. i want to invest more on stationary as they go hand in hand with what am currently doing. my current business has helped me to meet my challenges like school fees for my sister and your loan will help me educate my children who want to become a doctor and a teacher. I like learning new things and studying and attending business workshop.

My Business

i would like to continue providing the current services of photocopying ,typing and printing which are vital for all businesses and students who are my core customers. i will provide the following goods after the above services-
1. bold paper- rim $6.00
2. envelops - rim $3.50
3. staples - box $ 1.00
4.pens - box $2.00
5. mathematical sets- $ 1.50 each
6. manila paper -$ 0.50 each
7.laminating pouches - $0. 20 each
and others.
i will use my profit to pay school fees and reinvest the rest into my business

Loan Proposal

From this loan i will buy the items i purchases from my past loan in large quantity and include books-
1. bold paper -rim $6.00
2. envelops . rim $3.50
3. staples - box $1.30
4. pens box $2.00
5. mathematical set each $1.50
6. manila paper $0.50
7. laminating pouches $0.20
8. books box $0.85

This will increase my profit hence i will earn more to support my family and employ others in the community because am expecting an increase of 25% in my profits

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  • David    Feb 9, 2019

    There were no payments from February 2017 to February 2019, when I finally gave up and transferred the loan to the Zidisha Members Loan Fund.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$285.00

Date disbursed

Jan 6, 2017

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

3 months

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  • David    Apr 12, 2017

    Esther, your latest photo seems to show a wedding scene. Are congratulations in order?

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  • Kelvin    Apr 12, 2017

    I write to apologize for late repayments, i have had a lot of challenge with my business because of the shortage of decoders we encountered by the supplier multi choice Zambia. how ever the decoders will be in the country by next week as we have been updated by the supplier. I apologize for the inconveniences this may have coursed, am so sorry.

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  • Nancy Hull    Jan 16, 2017

    Best wishes.
    If you could get a better picture before you apply for another loan, it would help your chaces of being funded quickly. On the lenders page it shows just the top of a head and the wall.
    www.zidisha.org/loan/statio...

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  • Esther    Jan 6, 2017

    I thank my leaders for the second loan, i will use it for recapitalization to increase my stocks in the shop. i will buy bond paper, envelops, pen, pencil, mathematical sets, books and other stationery items. This will help me raise funds to buy a new photocopier machine.

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  • Esther    Dec 31, 2016

    With my last loan i purchases stationery , bond paper, envelops, staples, pens and pencils, mathematical sets, manila paper, laminating pouches etc.
    This has made a big difference in my business because i got my stock at wholesale price in bulk and has since increased my earnings by 15% which has helped me pay for my sisters school feels. am no longer borrowing from my neighbors as i used to. thanks to zidisha

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  • Matt B    Oct 28, 2016

    Good luck with your business.

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  • Esther    Oct 19, 2016

    I would like to thank all my lenders for the loan, i will buy stationery stocks for resale this will help me grow my business and support my family. thank you so much, God bless you all

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