Entrepreneur
Name
Salifu
Member since
June 2015
On-time repayments
35 installments • 14%
About Me
My name is Salifu Yakubu ,third born in a family of five.I started my primary education at Pentecost Primary and proceeded to Presbyterian High School.My parents are peasant farmers,therefore,we had a tough time growing because they could hardly meet our needs bearing in mind the large size of our family.but that notwithstanding,we managed to grow up and focused I still I'm to face life.I could no longer further my education due to lack of funds.i tried to search for a job in vain.My eldest brother came to my rescue after i requested him and gave me financial support to a tune 2,000.00 Cedis of which i used to set up a barber shop.i love watching football during my free time.
My Business
My business is basically a barber shop.I augment my earnings by charging mobile phones since everyone is not connected to electricity.besides this,i also sell scratch cards. which translates to approximately 30.00 cedis per week.i chose this business because people must to shave and groom to look pleasant in their looks.they also charge their phones,when they come to do shavings .i use my earnings to fend for my family and also do support my parents since they are now aging.
Loan Proposal
I would like to further expand my business by improving the quality of the services I offer to my customers and even attract more new customers in order to further increase my income. am looking toward to buying one more kinyozi chair and a salon blow dry in order to conveniently serve my increasing number of customers.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$85.00
Date disbursed
Sep 18, 2015
Repayment status
Late
Projected term
6 months
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United States
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