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Lorena Needs $250 for a Roller Mixer to Expand Her Business
Acquiring a heavy-duty roller mixer would help Lorena’s growing business and nearly double her daily profits.
Lorena owns and operates a pastries business that she uses to provide for herself, her husband, and their three children. Lorena is also serving as a member of her local Relief Society Presidency as well as an Academy Officer in her local chapter.
Ronald Needs $300 for a Tire Changer to Expand His Business
Acquiring an Automatic Tire Changer would triple the number of tires Ronald Dudas can change in one day.
Ronald and his wife have been running a tire changing business since 2014. They are seeking to increase their service capabilities as well as expand their client base.
Marissa Needs $300 for a Sewing Machine to Expand Her Business
Acquiring a high-speed Sewing Machine would increase Marissa Barnuevo’s production capacity by 300%
After losing her husband in 2014, Marissa has provided for her and her 3 children using her small-scale sewing business. She has noticed an increasing demand for small hair accessories and needs the ability to expand her production capacity.
Miladay Needs $300 for an Oven to Expand Her Business
Milady’s production will increase by another 18 to 22 cakes if she had a bigger oven to use, increasing her total monthly output to between 36 and 40 cakes a month and 24 loaves each day. This industrial oven will not only decrease the time it takes to bake cakes, but it would also increase the quality of her cakes by cooking each layer at a consistent temperature.
Monaliza Needs $300 for Food Dehydrator Equipment to Expand Her Business
Mona’s production averages 60 kilos of spice a month and she pays 200 pesos for every kilo of spice dried. Her cost of goods would decrease significantly if she could have her own food dehydrator equipment to use for her own production and to rent out when she isn’t using it.
Ervin Needs $300 for a 3D Printer to Expand His Business
Ervin decided to start his own business to provide for his family in addition to his job at AMA University, which he eventually returned to. After acquiring a 3D resin printer he began designing and printing 3D images to provide the money he and his family needed. His business was a success! Ervin’s 3D printing business gained popularity among his clients and he was able to provide enough for his family to survive.
Melissa Needs $250 for a Salon Equipment to Expand Her Business
To help her business grow and increase her and her family’s income, she needs to establish a permanent location so she can service more clients instead of spending time traveling. To do this she needs several salon equipment with an estimated cost of $250. Historically, Melissa’s monthly profit is at most 20,000 Philippine Pesos ($400 USD). With the salon equipment she can increase her profit by at least 50%