Smart businesswomen use loans responsibly to help their families prosper!
Let’s get to know a smart businesswoman from Bati District who, after responsibly using loans from LOLC Cambodia, was able to improve both her family’s living conditions and her business. Her name is Sitha. Sheis a grocery seller who sells spices, beverages, cosmetics, and other items at her shop located near Ang Sing Market in Siha Village, Chambak Commune, Bati District, Takeo Province.
Mrs. Sitha has a clear vision and understanding of how to grow her business. She does this by continuously expanding her product selection to meet customer demand.. By offering a wider range of products that fulfill customers’ needs, her sales have steadily increased and so has her revenue. Expanding her business has brought great opportunities for both her livelihood and enterprise.
Behind this progress is a significant contribution from the loans she received from LOLC Cambodia, which provided her with the capital needed to grow her business. Mrs. Sitha shared that she has taken out four loans from LOLC Cambodia, starting in 2021 with a loan of USD 16,200 to expand her grocery business. Later, in 2023, she took a second loan of USD 16,000 to purchase a vehicle for both business and family use. Then, she obtained a third loan of USD 18,000, which she invested further in her business and partly to renovate her kitchen and house fence. Seeing even more opportunities for business growth, she decided to take a fourth loan to further increase her inventory.
As her business has grown, Mrs. Sitha’s living conditions have improved significantly. This progress has enabled her to expand her operations, increase stock levels, and even purchase two motorcycles and one car for use in the family and business. In conclusion, Mrs. Sitha praised LOLC Cambodia for offering high-quality and diverse products and services, especially in providing crucial financial support. She considers LOLC Cambodia a key contributor to her family’s improved quality of life and social standing.