Stock for my shop

Caroline

Nairobi, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Caroline

Member since

July 2015

On-time repayments

174 installments  •  75%

About Me

Hi my name is Carol. I'm the first born in a family of five. I have to brother's. I love working with fabric. I feel good when I make something beautiful from some piece of fabric.
Its a blessing to be able to pursue that which I love to do. Business isnt easy but doing something I love makes it easier to push on. something I've learned is that aside from. money one really need to have a deep passion for what they pursue. That way even when things get tough one is able to stick it through the tough times.

My Business

I mainly specialize in female African clothing. I love making African maxi skirts. I recently purchased a new electric machine that does more stitches. This is so helpful as I can now do a neat finish on the clothes. I was using a machine with limited stiches and that made it difficult to create a neat finish. This new machine is a step in the right direction. I would like to purchase some more African fabric so that I can make some more African skirts and dresses. I have a love for African designs and I look forward to building my brand. it's been a journey and I believe with every experience I learn and grow.

Loan Proposal

I will use the money to buy a bail of trench coats. A bail goes for $150. I will add some money and get a new bail. The rains are starting here in Kenya and I need to stock up.
I normally sell the clothes to my family friends and workmates. I happy when i add value to their lives. The trench coats will keep them warm during this rainy season and the income received will be reinvested back into the business.

A bail contains at least 45 pieces. I sell the trench coats from $6 to $8. The minimum expected revenue is estimated at $270.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$50.00

Date disbursed

Nov 18, 2015

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

10 months

Lenders

eagle3

Grand Ledge, United States

thobach

Dresden, Germany

M

mogensh

København V, Denmark

tmisch

San Jose, California, United States

H

hanso

Arendal, Norway

D

davide

Vallentuna, Sweden

V

Valis

Singapore, Singapore

J

jlee928

Jacksonville, United States

Travis

Canada

B

bagheera

Vienna, Austria

lemonadestand

Brisbane, Australia

ibc123

Seattle, United States

C

CRR7x

United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

poorinvest

Sandefjord, Norway

D

dfreire

Portugal

mepster

San Francisco, Ca, United States

VK

Vasily Kudrin

Moscow, Russia

T

tehmle

United States

M

maddierae93

United States

S

Schwartz

United States

M

mcgeefamilyny

United States

Frank Termathe

Frankfurt Main, Germany

S

Sebastian

Dortmund, Germany

Roy

Espoo, Finland

Jerome

Switzerland

jtreyes

United States

KW

Kevin Wehber

United States

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  • Caroline    Aug 22, 2019

    Tough

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  • Caroline    Jul 10, 2019

    Difficult time

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  • Caroline    May 30, 2019

    Things are difficult

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  • Caroline    Apr 15, 2019

    It's financially difficult

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  • Caroline    Feb 28, 2019

    Its tough financially

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  • Caroline    Dec 26, 2018

    it's very tough financially

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  • Caroline    Dec 12, 2018

    Im going through a very tough time financially

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  • Caroline    Nov 24, 2017

    Thank you so much for the loan. I'm working on some skirts will post photos of the finished skirts.

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  • Caroline    Nov 12, 2017

    Thank you Kenny. This is a true blessing. It will go a long way to getting me closer to my dream. Will share photos of the journey.

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  • Kenny    Nov 11, 2017

    Good luck - let me know how things go for you.

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  • Caroline    Nov 1, 2017

    thank you zidisha

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  • Caroline    Nov 1, 2017

    I enjoy working with the new machine. Its faster and more efficient. Thank you

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  • Caroline    Nov 1, 2017

    Its great working with a new machine that doesn't keep dying on me like the old one did.

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  • Caroline    Nov 1, 2017

    My zidisha journey has been great. With my last loan i was able to purchase a new machine for my shop.

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  • Caroline    May 13, 2017

    Thank you so much Thereze Ovid. Your support is a true blessing.

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  • Caroline    May 12, 2017

    With the previous loan i was able to purchase some fabric and make some african attire to sell at the shop.

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  • Caroline    Feb 9, 2017

    I purchased African fabric
    I was able to make some African outfits with the fabric, made some sales and bought some more fabric
    This is good as I'm making some extra income from African wear
    I used the money to buy some more fabric

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  • Caroline    Aug 15, 2016

    Thank you so very much lender's. You play a big part in every step I make in my business.

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  • Caroline    Aug 4, 2016

    Thank you all for your assistance.
    I couldn't have reached where i have without your assistance
    Once again - Thank you

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  • Roy    Feb 29, 2016

    How are you Caroline?

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    • Caroline    Feb 29, 2016

      Fine Thank you Mr. Roy.

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      • Roy    May 13, 2016

        I was just wondering, if you are fine, why are you not repaying your loan?

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        • Caroline    May 13, 2016

          Hi Mr Roy sorry for the delay it's been a bit difficult this month. I managed to make some cash payment today evening.

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          • Roy    May 13, 2016

            We understand things do not always work out...But we believe it is better for you to make small, frequent repayments...It is in your interest to do so.

            Good luck.

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