I run a small bakery at Dechencholing in Thimphu near the army oil tank and it is the only bakery in the area so it’s doing well so far. In 2015, I got the most important support I needed to buy large oven and invest in raw materials through Loden-DHI fund. I think I was lucky to be part of this scheme because as soon as I got the support my business moved up. Besides the funding support, lots of ideas on implementation of business, marketing strategies, branding of products are some of knowledge I gained from the two organizations. I also received several monitoring and mentoring visits from Loden officials and international business expertise on a regular basis. These expertise gave me valuable advice in important aspects of my business.
I took this opportunity to become an entrepreneur because we can make big difference in the country by substituting import, creating employment for others and become self-sufficient among other things. So, I feel proud for doing my own business. I am also able to spend enough time with my family and support them whenever needed. Moreover, I can contribute good share of my income to the government in the form of tax. As a result of all the support I have received, I earned well from my business and I was able to repay my loan on time without fail. Henceforth, I am planning to expand my business and generate good income, so that I can make difference in the society.
Sherab Tenzin
Sampa Lhendup Bakery
Thimphu
This startup is funded through Loden-DHI funding
window along with 29 other startups since 2015.
