
Susana Viviana
A loan of $1,100 helps to buy stationery merchandise, to achieve good sales and increase her income.

Susana Viviana's story
Susana is 45 years old. She lives with her family in the city of Ibarra, which is known for its tourist, gastronomic, and cultural sites, located in the North of Ecuador.
Susana is a very active woman who always is thinking about ways to improve her financial situation. Two years ago, she opened a stationery store. Susana began this business because she wanted to bring a higher income to her home and to be independent. Susana plans to use this business to be financially more stable and to be able to give her family the best life possible. Susana believes that customer service is very important for entrepreneurs.
Susana is applying for a loan of USD 1,100 to buy merchandise such as notebooks, pens, and colored pencils - all in large quantities - to have a better profit margin. Susana is very enthusiastic about the loan and does not want to disappoint any of the lenders.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerJoann S. View original language description.