We encouraged them to think
about starting their own businesses and Louis Jackson has; his purified water
shop is looking well , he has started repaying his loan and his wife is the proud manager while he pursues his other
job as a tailor. He had asked me for wedding clothes catalogues to be able to
produce more contemporary dresses that would boost his production.
Others have also started thinking along those lines: Andy
has developed his knowledge of computers and started a computer “ fix it”
business and wants to expand to sell software and accessories. We exchange emails about how to develop his business and expand his customer base.
Gilbert, after we sat down to do the math, gave up his idea
to purchase large quantities of water bottle caps from the Dominican Republic
and retailing 25 cents caps from his cell phone. We are now discussing a car washing
business. He is researching location and tools, and today he emailed that he has found the perfect location. He is negotiating with the property owner.. Little by little…
