Silvestre Cáceres

Mr. Silvestre Caceres is 34 years old, single and the owner of a small butcher shop and grocery store. Due to financial circumstances, he was unable to pursue a college degree, but he made a decision to move forward with his life regardless of the circumstances. He started out with a small stand where he sold fast foods, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, empanadas (meat-filled turnovers) and soft drinks. With much sacrifice, he was able to buy a lot and build a modest house where, after a few years, he opened a small butcher shop and grocery store.

Today he has many clients who buy from him because of his good service and low prices. Silvestre would like to continue to expand his business, where he sells, among other things, sweets, candy, meats, dairy products, vegetables and soft drinks. He is requesting this loan to purchase items like rice, sugar, coffee, flour and canned goods at wholesale prices, which will allow him to generate more earnings.

Translated from Spanish by Rosario McFaull, Kiva Volunteer.

El Sr. Silvestre Cáceres tiene 34 años de edad, es soltero y es propietario de un negocio dedicado al rubro de la carnicería y despensa.
Por cuestiones económicas no pudo seguir una carrera universitaria, pero a pesar de ello el decidió seguir adelante. Empezó con un pequeño kiosco donde vendía diferentes tipos de comidas rápidas como hamburguesas, panchos (hot dogs), empanadas y gaseosas. Con mucho sacrificio compro un terreno y edifico su casa, y luego de varios años pudo abrir en su casa su propia despensa y carnicería.

Hoy día cuenta con una buena cantidad de clientes, por el buen servicio, y precios bajos. Silvestre desea seguir creciendo. Entre los productos que vende podemos citar, golosinas, carne, lácteos, verduras, gaseosas, etc.
Solicita el préstamo para comprar mercaderías al por mayor como arroz, azúcar, café, harina y productos enlatados, pues de esta forma conseguirá mejores descuentos que lo ayudará a aumentar su ganancia.