• LB0019 - Francis sells fish on the side but his main business is making Aluminum windows. In March with a $100 investment from CII he was able to grow his sales by 250%. The lock down has cut his business but with a new power saw he is ready to grow it again. He also plans on training 2 other people, one female and one economically disadvantaged youth

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$360.00 of $650.00 goal
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$650 needed to purchase a generator, electric saw, cutting machine

$150 total amount friends/family investing

 
With a $100 investment Francis was able to increase his sales by $250 in only one month.  He is waiting for the lock down to end and knows that then he can continue to grow his business.

After 4 years as a sales and promotional manager at the Gbehzohn Aluminum Business Center learning about the best designs of the latest windows, doors, partitions, glass tables, Francis decided he would like to open his own aluminum business. He will buy a 3.5 KVA generator which is needed for an electric saw to cut aluminum into exact measurements, partitions etc. to size. In his aluminum business he fixes, repairs and does installation of all aluminum materials. His dream is to become a wholesaler for all aluminum materials. In addition to his aluminum businesses he wants to plant food crops cassava, eddoes, potatoes and later oil palm on 10 acres of land. He received an Associate of Science degree in general Agriculture.

..Francis says I ”am talented in designing various kinds of aluminum materials”



Paying it Forward

Francis has been sharing his earning with several families who also live in Buchanan and one outside of Buchanan.  One is a fish vendor he knows.  He wants to expand his business and both train young people and create more jobs in his community.

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LB0019: Francis has a family size of 8 and 2 children.  He is a graduate from the Grand Bassa Community College.  His motivation and his keen personality attracting customers brought him to this point and his many years of experience working for the Gbehzohn Aluminum Business Center. With his profit from his business, he will pay for the school fees and school materials for  his brothers, sisters and 2 sons.  He wants to contribute to the community by training others in this type of work.

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  • Created By : Marie Zernovoj
  • Published On : May 7, 2020, 11:24 AM
  • Funding Ends : Dec 31, 1969, 4:00 PM
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  • Description : LB0019: Francis has a family size of 8 and 2 children.  He is a graduate from the Grand Bassa Community College.  His motivation and his keen personality attracting customers brought him to this point and his many years of experience working for the Gbehzohn Aluminum Business Center. With...  more

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1225093 Liberian dollars

Business Income

300028 Liberian dollars

Business Income

1044480 Liberian dollars

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502002 Liberian dollars

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  • Location : Buchanan, Liberia
  • Formatted Address : Buchanan, Liberia
  • Street Address : Buchanan
  • City : Commonwealth-B
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  • Country : Liberia