Name: Mama Sallie
Business name: Paulma’s Guesthouse and Entertainment Center
After the war, Mama and her husband Paul returned to their home in Gbarnga. They reopened their provisions shop on Gbarnga’s Broad Street and used that business’ profits to slowly build the guesthouse and entertainment center. The business has grown to be one of the most popular spots in town, and is packed to capacity for the big football games. The two are currently looking into other businesses, including an event hall which is under construction near the police station.
Mama Sallie was the first client to participate in LEAD’s business mentoring program. She is paying off her current loan on time and considers applying for a $5,000 loan.
Business location: Baltimore Boulevard, Administrative Building intersection
Number of employees: 12
Established: 2007
Startup capital: $6000LD for the provisions shop
Opportunity for growth: Currently finishing an addition of 10 new rooms, bringing the capacity to 20 rooms.
How has being mentored affected your business? “Oh, it’s very fine. The couple mentoring me has been encouraging me in my business. My profits are up about $5000LD per day since I joined the mentoring program.”
Contact: +231 (0) 6420355
*PS: photo cred' to Karen Bulthuis for these first three client photos. Thanks Karen!
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