Stationeries stock for business

Lucas

Nairobi, Kenya

37% paid forward

Entrepreneur

Name

Lucas

Member since

March 2020

On-time repayments

23 installments  •  70%

About Me

I am Lucas Oduor a Kenyan Citizen, currently living in the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi.
I was born in 1996,in a small village in Siaya county in the republic of kenya. i successfully went to Korogocho Glory primary a school at one of the largest Slums of in Nairobi (Korogocho Slum) after which i successfully joined Korogocho Glory Secondary School and completed with my o level certificate in the year 2015. Due to lack of money for my college fee I followed my passion in computers and opted to do activities that are mainly done at cyber/internet cafes such as typing and other online services so as to get my daily bread. This has been able to give me sustainable income to continue chasing my dream and keeping my business running in this business am making reasonable a mount per week of up to 35 dollars. That way am able to support my family and access better health care. Hope my story gives hope to someone.

My Business

My computer cafe Business is located in a prime commercial area in Nairobi, Kenya. My goal is to provide a comfortable and secure environment for customers.
I offer my customers a safe place to browse the internet, work on projects, print documents, and enjoy a variety of my services.
My business is a good catch for most university and college students who depend on internet and cyber cafes for their learning and exams.
My computer business mainly focuses with online services and programs that deals with type setting, photo printing, internet services and computer software repairs. Selling and Reselling of office stationeries and school learning materials.
Below is a summary of services i offer
1. High-speed Internet Access
2. Computer Rental Services
3. Printing and Scanning Facilities
4. Office stationeries (Pens, Books, Office files etc.)
5. Comfortable Seating Area

The goods I sell in my business include: printing papers, Printer Inks and envelops. which means more profits.

Project Proposal

Hello i applying for a loan to increase stock in my business. The stocks that i am increasing is majorly on office and school stationeries
below is a list of what i will buy in wholesale and resale them to my customers
- Ream Papers
- Pens and Pencils
- Excercise Books
- Manilla Papers
If i manage to restock my shop i will be expecting a profit of approximatly 17-20 thousand a month, a sum of money that will go along way in ensuring that i meet my monthly expenses and needs.
Any support you offer will be very helpful in seeing my business excell

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Project Info

Project Type

Pay It Forward

Disbursed amount

$144.00

Date disbursed

Jul 7, 2024

Backers

Nancy

Nakuru, Kenya

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  • Lucas    Sep 4, 2024

    I am still having some difficulties in paying my loan but i am working to clear it ASAP

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  • Lucas    Aug 26, 2024

    Currently am having some ups and downs on my business but i am working on repaying the loan

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  • Lucas    Aug 6, 2024

    I Currently managed to raise a little fund which i would like to repay sorry for the inconveniences i have caused

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  • Lucas    Jul 21, 2024

    Am currently having less amount to pay this weeks installment i therefore would like to adjust it and pay the rest in the course of the week

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  • Lucas    Jul 7, 2024

    Thank you all for having my back and ensuring that My business is growing and running. The funds i recieve from you will be used to add stock in my business and also the funds will go along way in ensuring that my business and personal life is growing. Once again Thank you all and zidisha family for always supporting me.

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  • Lucas    Jul 7, 2024

    Thank you all my backers for making my dream a success i have managed to repay the funds back through your contributions which is also helping me in my life

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  • Lucas    Jun 5, 2024

    Thank you all my backers for making it a success and always seeing that my Business is Growing i am greatly humbled for the Zidisha community for always having my back. Thank you for the funds i have received from you this will go a long way in making my business to be self sustainable.

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  • Lucas    Jun 2, 2024

    Hello, Thanks Everyone for supporting me and my business the Funds i recieve from you will be used to increase my stationery stock. Which will be a big boost to my business sustainability.
    I take take this humble opportunity to thank you all (Zidisha Community) for your humble support.

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  • Lucas    May 23, 2024

    Hello, Zidisha Family i am truly Humble for the previous support which went a long way in sustaining my business, I am currently applying for this loan to Help boost and increase my business stock.
    The support i recieve from you will be used to purchase Office statineries i.e Ream Papers that i will be selling in small quantities to get a profit.

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  • Lucas    May 22, 2024

    I am having some problems with sales of my business due to he current economy allow me adjust my installments. Sorry for the inconveniences i have caused.
    Thank you

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  • Lucas    May 13, 2024

    Hello sorry for the delays in my payments my business is currently affected with our economy so my incomes have dropped. i humbly ask you to bear with me in the payment adjustments Thank you

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  • Lucas    Apr 25, 2024

    i am having a little difficulty in paying the whole amount and i dont want to default on my loan that was given to me by zidisha

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  • Lucas    Apr 11, 2024

    Hello am trying as hard as possible to settle the debt but currently my business produces a little income. so i would like to change my two installments. Thanks for understanding

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  • Lucas    Mar 16, 2024

    Hello My, Printer is currently at a repair shop hopefully by tomorrow the Technician will have repaired it and i will be able to resume work again

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  • Lucas    Mar 15, 2024

    Hello i Recieved the funds Yesterday 14/03/2024. am going to use the funds i recieved to repair My Printer. tThe printer is currently at a repair shop
    Than you for the support

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  • Lucas    Mar 13, 2024

    Hello, your funds will go along way in ensuring that my business is not stuck and will continue to run, I am going to use the funds i receive from you to repair my photocopy machine.
    Thank you for the Kind heart you have, and for the support you have shown me. Thank you

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