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Gilma lives with her partner and her two minor dependent children. She makes tamales and other snack foods and has been in business for six years. Her work schedule is from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and she has no employees. The advantage she has is that she already has many customers who prefer her products.
She has decided to apply for a loan to have the resources she needs to strengthen her business. The investment will involve the purchase of a stove and grill, a table, two chairs, knives and a pot which she needs to open a pupusa [stuffed tortilla] business. She hopes the financing will help stock her business to sustain her work so she can earn more income for her family.
Her goal is to establish her business in an adequate space to diversify the foods she sells. This way she will be offering better customer service and be able to improve her economic conditions.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Sherry Bess. View original language description.
