WEST BANGKA -- Pipit Rahmadi (26) smiles happy when she received the presence of visitors who came to the fashion store which she had just finished the build a few months ago.
Pipit fashion store sells a variety of clothing products for adults and children. At first, Pipit and her husband, Fajar (29) started an online fashion selling business.
They promote their products through social media, but admits that there are still many obstacles they have to face when online promoting their products. Like customers who want to see and choose the product directly the desired product.
"Because customers are always in doubt and want to see directly the goods they want, they want to open a fashion shop, but at that time there was no capital to build a shop," said Pipit when she was met some time ago.
Pipit even dreams to owning a fashion shop that can display its products. It is because her sales turnover will increase. In addition, she can also maximize sales online and offline.
Pipit's dream came true to be able to open a fashion store. She obtained a capital loan from PT Timah Tbk's Micro Small Business Funding program at the end of 2021.
"Getting information from family and reading news in the media, that PT Timah disbursed capital assistance for small businesses, was interested and applied for a loan, and it was granted last December 202," she said.
Armed with loan capital from PT Timah Tbk, Pipit immediately realized that he wanted to build his fashion shop. He is grateful that this new store can increase his income.
"Thank God, at this time from the store, we can get additional income, in addition to online trading which is still being carried out," she explained.
Pipit feels grateful, her business is starting to grow, according to her Micro Small Business Funding from PT Timah is very helpful for her business.
"This capital loan is very helpful. We received the capital in full, there were no administrative deductions, the installments were light, the process was fast and only paid in installments three months after receiving the loan," she said.*
