Entrepreneur
Name
Nicholas
Member since
July 2015
On-time repayments
54 installments • 13%
About Me
I am Nicholas Simwa, I am the 5th born in a family of 9 children . I was raised by my mum alone after my father passed away when I was only 10years old . I schooled at Lusumu primary school and later went to mukumu boys under scholarship where I did my O-levels. I successfully completed O-levels but then did not have money to proceed to the next level.
I opted for small scale business because I did not have any source of income.starting a business was not easy as I had no experience and capital. i worked as a shop keeper for a rich neighbor for one year,gained experience and save $150. I bought stock of torches, solar lamps and solar bulbs ,Worthy $140. I did not have a shop to wait for customers in and so I had to go look for the customers in their homes. I was amazed buy the high number of sales per day. I now run a shop and has employed to young ladies to help me with marketing and sales.
I have two children,Mildred and Esther who are twins. They are 2 years old and are my bundle of joy. I love them so much and always does everything within my means to make them happy.I live with my orphaned nephew who wants to be a nurse. I take him as my child and provide for him always to make him fill comfortable and loved.
I love soccer .I do play soccer with my peers during my free time. I am also a youth leader and would always hold sessions with youth to discuss problems affecting youth.
My Business
I sale environment friendly solar lighting equipments like torches,lamps,and small solar panels. These goods are on high demand due to need for alternative cheap lighting equipments and high costs of fuel. most families are now adopting solar as a better option.
I choose these business after attending Youth environment conservation programme and find it important to conserve the environment. It is also profitable .
My weekly typical costs are $200 and my weekly revenues are $290.
I use my profits to look after my family,pay fees for my nephew,and support my sisters and brothers education. Thank you for reading my profile.
Loan Proposal
I hope all is well and you are doing fine.I run medium enterprise that deals with solar energy solutions. I am happy because it gives me a decent living and helps thousands of school children to study at night cheaply without straining to much. I would wish to borrow $100 to add 10 more lamps to meet my high demand for the lighting equipments. Thank you in advance.
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Loan Info
Project Type
Classic Loan
Disbursed amount
$100.00
Date disbursed
Aug 11, 2015
Repayment status
Late
Projected term
12 months
Lenders
United States
Jake Gibson and Beverly Picardo
San Francisco, United States
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Summary
Amount repaid
$61.70
Amount remaining
$42.80
Expected completion
Aug 28, 2016
Status
Repaying late
Installment amount
$1.00
Repayment History
| Expected Payments | Actual Payments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2015 | $19.00 | Aug 16, 2015 | $19.00 |
| Aug 30, 2015 | $19.00 | Sep 6, 2015 | $19.00 |
| Sep 6, 2015 | $19.00 | Sep 6, 2015 | $0.50 |
| Sep 14, 2015 | $18.50 | ||
| Sep 13, 2015 | $0.60 | Sep 14, 2015 | $0.60 |
| Sep 20, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Sep 27, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Oct 4, 2015 | $0.00 | ||
| Oct 11, 2015 | $1.00 | Oct 30, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Oct 18, 2015 | $1.00 | Oct 30, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Oct 25, 2015 | $1.00 | Oct 30, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Nov 1, 2015 | $1.00 | Oct 30, 2015 | $1.00 |
| Nov 8, 2015 | $1.00 | Oct 30, 2015 | $0.10 |
| Nov 15, 2015 | $1.00 | ||
| Nov 22, 2015 | $1.00 | ||
| Nov 29, 2015 | $1.00 | ||
| Dec 6, 2015 | $1.00 | ||
| Dec 13, 2015 | $1.00 | ||
| Dec 20, 2015 | $1.00 | ||
| Dec 27, 2015 | $1.00 | ||
| Jan 3, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jan 10, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jan 17, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jan 24, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jan 31, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Feb 7, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Feb 14, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Feb 21, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Feb 28, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Mar 6, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Mar 13, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Mar 20, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Mar 27, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Apr 3, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Apr 10, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Apr 17, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Apr 24, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| May 1, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| May 8, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| May 15, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| May 22, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| May 29, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jun 5, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jun 12, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jun 19, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jun 26, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jul 3, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jul 10, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jul 17, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jul 24, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Jul 31, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Aug 7, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Aug 14, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Aug 21, 2016 | $1.00 | ||
| Aug 28, 2016 | $0.90 | ||
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