Purchase stock for my hairdressing business

Chepngeno

Nakuru, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Chepngeno

Member since

May 2015

On-time repayments

62 installments  •  56%

About Me

I grew up in Nakuru County. Life was not that easy after my secondary education, though I managed to get a sponsorship to pay my college fees.

The idea of becoming an entrepreneur and selling cosmetics came into my mind when I was a student. I didn't have any pocket money and so I thought that, if I could start my own business, I would be able to pay for such things as transport, clothes, cosmetics, and lunch.

As my business grew, so too did my passion. From the time I was in college up to now, I have relied on my business to provide me with anything that I need and want.

My goal is become a good role model for other businesswomen. I love reading a lot and in my free time I enjoy watching soccer with friends.

My Business

I started my cosmetics business 2 years ago while in college. So far, things have gone quite well. I have customers from salons, colleges, and other institutions where there are a lot of ladies.

My biggest challenge right now is that sometimes my business can be seasonal. In the future, I would like to sell my goods on wholesale prices and to own a big beauty shop in Nairobi.

I noticed that my clients have difficulty in getting sandals and handbags, products that are readily available where I buy my cosmetic products. I intend to capitalize on this opportunity by buying sandals and handbags and bringing them to Nakuru and stocking them in my cosmetic shop. My clients will thus be relieved of the hassle involved in looking for these products and will also get goods of higher quality. On a good day, I earn $30 and when things have gone haywire, I raise $7 daily. I use the profits generated to add more stock to my business and save the rest.

Loan Proposal

I will purchase stock for my business

Weaves Ksh. 4000
Braids Ksh. 2000
Cosmetics Ksh. 4000
Total Ksh. 10000

This loan will help increase revenue in my business meaning i will sell more. my family life will also improve.

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About Me

I grew up in the Nakuru County. Life was not that easy after my secondary education.Though I managed to get a sponsorship to pay my college fees.
The idea of becoming an entrepreneur came into my mind when I was a student. I didn't have any pocket money and so I thought that if I could start my own business, I would be able to pay for such things as transport, clothes, cosmetics, and lunch.
As my business grew, so too did my passion. From the time I was in college up to now, I have relied on my business to provide me with anything that I need and want.
My goal is become a good role model for other business women. I love reading a lot and my free time i enjoy watching soccer with freinds

My Business

Apart from operating a beauty and cosmetic shop I make and sell bags made of beads. My intention is to expand the business and also to include shoes/sandals in my business because I have noted that this will increase my customers.
I am proud that I am making money from items that I have made myself!
What drove me to open the business is to generate income. Since my husband died i was left as the only breadwinner so i had to open a business inorder to support my children and ensure that they go to school. My biggest challenge is capital and sometimes there are low seasons in this business. But in a good month i make profits of around $ 80 - $ 100 from this business. The proceedings go straight to buying materials to expand the business more.

Loan Proposal

I will purchase stock for my business

Weaves Ksh. 4000
Braids Ksh. 2000
Cosmetics Ksh. 4000
Total Ksh. 10000

This loan will help increase revenue in my business meaning i will sell more. my family life will also improve.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$105.00

Date disbursed

Dec 10, 2015

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

8 weeks

Lenders

ErikN

Stockholm, Sweden

B

blahblah

Nuernberg, Germany

D

Divergent

Bethesda, United States

BF

Bob Fitzjohn

Fontvielle, Monaco, Yemen

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

mepster

San Francisco, Ca, United States

Gab

Singapore

MW

Matt Willis

United States

Elise E

United States

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  • Norris    Aug 1, 2016

    Am still unable to reach Maureen,her contact person reminded her of the loan.

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  • Norris    Jun 13, 2016

    Was still unable to reach Maureen, have requested her contact person to reach her on my behalf .

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  • Norris    Apr 29, 2016

    Was unable to reach Maureen, will remind her of her loan.

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  • Chepngeno    Apr 3, 2016

    Together with the savings i have , I will spend approximately 100 dollars to purchase the materials for my initial stock. I then intend to use 60 dollars to hire the services of a specialist in the making of the trendy bags. Thanks so much for the lenders who have funded me. God bless you all

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  • Chepngeno    Apr 1, 2016

    I take this opportunity to thank the enire zidisha family and the lenders for funding me the previous loan, i was able to spend 90 dollars to purchase the materials for my initial stock of ladies' handbags . I then use 20 dollars to hire the services of a specialist in the making of the trendy bags. My profits for the first time hit 90% a thing i never experienced before. With this i have been able to cater for my family needs and finish repaying the loan on time. Thanks so much to Zidisha family and all the lenders

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  • Chepngeno    Mar 30, 2016

    Thanks to all the lenders who helped me with the loan to boost my ladies' handbags business. My profits have hit 90% a thing i never experienced before. With this i have been able to cater for my family needs and i m about to finish repaying the loan. Thanks so much to Zidisha family and all the lenders

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  • Chepngeno    Mar 19, 2016

    Had Lower sales this week would like to adjust my repayment to Ksh. 3500

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  • Chepngeno    Mar 4, 2016

    Hi zidisha i would like to adjust my instalment to ksh. 4000 due to my increased profits. Thanks so much to all the lenders and zidisha for your support

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  • Chepngeno    Feb 3, 2016

    Thanks to all the lenders who funded me I have received the loan of Ksh. 11,530. I will use to buy stock for making baskets

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  • Chepngeno    Feb 2, 2016

    With the loan I will buy materials for making hand bags and hire specialist to assist me with the job.Thanks so much to all the lenders who have funded me

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  • Chepngeno    Feb 1, 2016

    Thank you so much zidisha for the second loan i was able to increase my stock during december holidays which saw me make good profits and enabled me to repay the loan. Thanks so much to the lenders God bless you

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  • Chepngeno    Jan 28, 2016

    Thanks so much Zidisha for your support I'm now back to my business after finishing the burial of my grandma. I would like to adjust my repayment to Ksh. 3900.Thanks for your support

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  • Chepngeno    Jan 19, 2016

    Hi zidisha i would like to adjust my repayment to ksh.200 i recently lost my uncle but will adjust once i finish the funeral. thanks for your support

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  • Chepngeno    Jan 9, 2016

    My business has grown and i have managed to employ 3 workers who are assisting me in running the business. THank you so much to all the lenders who funded me

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  • Chepngeno    Jan 9, 2016

    Hi zidisha i would like to adjust my repayment instalment to Ksh. 4000 this is because i made good business during the festive season and i thank all the lenders for the increased profits. THanks so much and looking forward to clearing the loan soon. Thanks

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  • Chepngeno    Jan 4, 2016

    MY business doing good. THanks so much to Zidisha and the lenders. During the festive season i saw my profits increase upto 90%. THank you so much looking forward to clearing the loan soon.

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  • Chepngeno    Dec 22, 2015

    Hi zidisha.i appreciate your support so much. i would like to reduce my repayment to ksh.200to enable me repay swiftly.Thanks

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  • Chepngeno    Dec 13, 2015

    Thanks to all the lenders who funded me i received the loan amounting to Ksh. 10512. And have already done restocking in my beauty shop. Looking forward for a booming business this December holidays

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  • Chepngeno    Dec 9, 2015

    Thank you very much to all the lenders who have funded me I will use the money to purchase stock for my business
    Weaves Ksh. 4000
    Braids Ksh. 2000
    Cosmetics Ksh. 4000
    Total Ksh. 10000
    This loan will help increase revenue in my business meaning i will sell more. my family life will also improve.
    God bless you and athe Zidisha mfamily. THanks

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  • Chepngeno    Nov 29, 2015

    Thanks to the lenders who funded me my firdst loan i was able to add stock to my business which has been running so good. This made me complete my first loan easily. Thanks to Zidisha and all the lenders. Gd bless you.

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