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Client Relations

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Client Relations-FAQs

What are the factors to consider when starting a new business?

However, anyone venturing into a business should not only depend on the ideas generated or his/her natural talent but should also consider the following factors: 1) The Market: The market consists of the people you want to sell your products to. I...

What LAPO credit granted should not be used for?

Ceremonies or parties. Gambling. Further lending. Domestic purposes e.g. buying [clothes, food stuff and property at home]except in the case of consumption loan if applicable. ...

How do i use the credit granted by LAPO?.

What should one do with LAPO loan?

  1. It should only be spent on Income-Generating Activities [IGA]
  2. Repay it.

    Why interest on loan or cost of service?

    Gives a sense of self-reliance by removing the aspect of charity. Gives a sense of commitment and responsibility. Sustainability. Fights inflation. ...

    What is Credit?

    Credit is an external support (finance), which is added to already existing assets repayable with interest over a specific period of time.

    What are the determinants of Cost of Service?

    Rate of inflation. Cost of fund (Capital). Cost of Credit Delivery: Transportation to banks, Unions, Members, Maintenance of Ledger Cost of Labour. Cost of IT Maintainance [Hardware and Software]. ...

    What are the Components of Credit?

    1. Principal Amount
    2. Cost of Service (COS).

      What are the Reasons for Credit?

      Lack of sufficient capital. To push people up in their chosen businesses. To raise the general standard of living. To be financially self- reliant. ...

      What are the Sources of Credit?

      Commercial Banks Relations Money Lenders Osusu Groups Friends Cooperatives MFB (LAPO) ...