Tomato and onion seed for planting

Max

Vihiga, Kenya

100% repaid

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Entrepreneur

Name

Max

Member since

November 2014

On-time repayments

83 installments • 33%

About Me

Since early 2014, I have been working on various writing assignments, from draft contracts and copy-writing to web content and ad text. Most of my assignments come from building relationships with clients online from all over the world.

Not only does my new path offer the promise of greater financial security for me, it also allows me to have more time with my family. I am also occasionally able to give my extra work to a neighbor or friend who needs help.

My Business

Starting January 2014, I have been offering clients from all over the world with excellent web and business content for use on their websites, banners, advertisements and brochures.

Great web copy not only helps improve a company's ranking on Google, it also helps to convert prospects into paying clients by helping them understand why they need to use a particular product or service.

I chose this business because I had noticed - from my last job, where I worked closely with marketers - that a lot of marketing content was haphazardly done and more of a copy-paste job from similar campaigns and did not focus on what the client needs. I also believe that I offer a better quality service than more expensive providers in the US, UK and Australia who charge more than three times what I do.

I typically earn $15 - 30 per day, with my major costs being electric power and connectivity costs, which work out to approximately $3 per day.

My major hurdles are unreliable mains power supply and weak GSM internet signal, since I work in a rural area. I plan to use the money raised through Zidisha to first purchase a generator or solar power backup and subsequently install an outdoor antenna for my modem to improve connectivity.

My longer term plan is to purchase three more computers that will allow me to offer affordable internet to the rural community of Tigoi where I live.

Loan Proposal

I have cleared a small area of my home and managed to use my writing business to obtain fertilizer and pesticides. I have also prepared a seed bed. My idea is to plant onions, tomatoes and carrots for sale within the next 2-5 months. The pack of tomato seed costs $12 and onion seeds will cost $15. I thank Zidisha for my previous loan, and look forward to working with you all again on this new project!