Mujeres De Exito: Successful Women Group

One fine day Miriam Mejia saw that they were going to begin a big construction work close to her house; a huge building site that involved the construction of a thousand houses. She thought that many people would be working at this place for a while, and so, encouraged by a friend, it occurred to her to sell food to the workers at this building site. She was sure that the workers would be looking for a place to eat, as there were no restaurants in that area. So, without any time to lose, she applied for the necessary permits and offered her services, requesting authorisation from the construction company.

She began by selling breakfast and lunch to the workers. It was difficult at first as only five people purchased food from her, and many times she was left with food that she didn't sell, but thanks to her patience, kind ways and charisma she managed to obtain more clients, and she now currently attends to fifty customers who enjoy her flavour and her warmth.

Miriam knows that this construction work will finish soon and because of this she hopes to put up a stall selling food in her local market. It is with much happiness that she tells us that she has already found the location. She tells us that she is already saving because she still has to buy a freezer and also fit out the space with all the necessary items.

She knows that she has the support of her family, especially her husband who supports her in everything. He is currently arranging to retire and as it is a long process he is working with her. Both of them are dedicated to the business, they want to achieve big things such as opening their own restaurant - Miriam is so sure of achieving her goal that she has already chosen the name that she will call her business: "La Ramadita". As well as this she is also helping out with a small photocopying business and types in her own home.

The loan from EDAPROSPO will help her a lot as she will invest in crockery and utensils to improve her kitchen and offer a great service to her future clients.

*Miriam Mejia is the woman who is seated wearing a cherry-coloured jumper

Translated from Spanish by Suzanne Grasso, Kiva Volunteer

Un buen día la señora Miriam Mejia vio que iban a empezar una gran construcción cerca de su casa era una obra muy grande la construcción de mil casas, ella pensó que mucha gente iba a trabajar en ese lugar por algún tiempo, es así que impulsada por una amiga se le ocurre la idea de vender comida para los trabajadores de dicha obra, estaba segura que los trabajadores buscarían un lugar donde comer, ya que en esa zona no había restaurantes es así que sin perder tiempo saca los permisos necesarios y ofrece sus servicios pidiendo autorización ala misma empresa constructora. empieza vendiendo almuerzo y desayuno a los trabajadores, fue difícil al principio ya que solo 5 personas le compraban y muchas veces se quedaba con comida que no vendía pero gracias su paciencia, trato amable y carisma logra obtener mas clientes llegando actualmente a atender a 50 comensales que disfrutan de su buena sazón y cordialidad .
La señora Miriam sabe que esta obra terminara pronto es por eso que espera tener un puesto de venta de comida en el mercado de su localidad, con mucha felicidad nos cuenta que ya encontró el lugar indicado ahora esta ahorrando por que le falta comprar una congeladora y también implementar el lugar con todo lo necesario. Sabe que tiene el apoyo de su familia especialmente de su esposo que la ayuda en todo, el actualmente gestiona su jubilación y como el proceso es largo trabaja con ella. Ambos se dedican al negocio, quieren lograr cosas mas grandes como tener su propio restaurante.La señora Miriam esta tan segura de lograrlo que ya tiene el nombre que le pondrá a su negocio “LA RAMADITA” además de esto también se ayuda con un pequeño negocio de fotocopias y tipeo en su misma casa. El préstamo de EDAPROSPO le va a servir de mucho ya que lo invertirá en la compra de vajillas y enseres para mejorar su cocina y brindar una buena atención a sus futuros clientes.

*Miriam Mejia es la señora que esta sentada con chompa guinda






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