Success Story Wend Patricia Argueta

Wendy Argueta began with a store in her house, she had a small shelf and a table, became the foundation and received business training, putting into practice what they learned in the workshops improved their sales techniques and also learned to keep track writing of their income, investments and expenses; "I was not used to doing what he learned in the workshops, but little by little, I adapted to meet the commitments they gave me there and so I managed to increase my sales" - Wendy Argueta.

Some time later, Wendy decided to acquire a loan to enlarge his business and has improved considerably, and now his shop has two shelves, three tables and also offers refrigerated, she is grateful to the foundation, and there learned very good principles, such as savings, good customer service, responsibility, self-sufficiency, among others, this has strengthened the skills and modus operandi of Wendy.

Before meeting the foundation, she was not allowed to habits that advance their business, one of the habits is that every time he went with his family spent their money cravings, says she even asked the questions their children, "What do eat today? or Where do you want to go today? "and so he spent all the money he was carrying at that time, no matter what later would need to invest in your business, but she says, the foundation learned to do an income statement, and until that moment she realized she was spending the investment in your business. It also recognizes that there are many difficulties and trials that often have shaken one of the greatest tests for her was the loss of one of his sons, that made ​​her think that he could not again, though his other children, gave him the strength and support so that she could stay in business, and now says: "Thanks to my children, and the knowledge that has given me the foundation I'm going on with my business" .

There are daily challenges that arise in the business of Wendy, of which she declares that one of the biggest is to keep prices lower than their competition, and what she did is buy the products wholesale, and that allows you to reduce some costs so they can give their products a lower price than what competitors are doing.

"Actually, the Foundation helps me a lot, first with the training, then with loans, but especially when you feel you can not, its sales are wrong, there are those of the foundation to encourage him not to give a to give new ideas to grow and improve their business " - Wendy Argueta.

Wendy mentioned that she is now self-sufficient, not dependent on anyone and has learned to manage their own business, which is grateful to the foundation.

Job Search

Joshua Richard Velis is a 22 year old who was in search of employment to provide for his family.  At the Foundation, Richard had access to computers and training on how to do a professional resume. He sent his resume to some companies and hand delivered some personally to employers. After having received the Career Workshop Ricardo says: "That day I came to the Foundation in search of a resume to find a job ... that day I found a job at the electric company, as a delivery of mail and receipts! Cause of Hope Foundation helped me "
Now Richard has income which can cover their expenses and provide for his family. Ricardo knows the importance of self-sufficiency in your life know it's the only way to personal satisfaction of being useful in life and in society.

Success Story of the Gomez Family

Norma and Michael Gomez have 4 daughters. Norma is Professor and Michael works in plumbing and home repair. One day, Norma decided to start a jewelry business, to help have extra income to meet the needs of the family.  Norma and Michael where concerned about the ability to pay for their oldest daughters college education and also whether they could manage a business and their jobs at the same time. They decided to attend Cause of Hope Foundations Workshop on Improving Business. She shared with the family what he had learned in each lesson, making plans to improve their business. Norma says: "Before receiving the workshop, I did not know anything about business, managing a business, because there are no places where one can have training until I was invited by the Cause for Hope Foundation to receive these workshops ..." Norma and her family learned many things at the workshops including  practicing the principle of "separate entities" to keep records.  They were forced to take stock of their products, register and track to see what their profits. She has also learned that by becoming self-sufficiency, having increased self-esteem, they have realized the skills and have continued to developed. They are now able to have the extra income for the education of their daughters.
Now the Gomez family has savings to cover any unforeseen and revenues in their business have increased by 25% and continue to grow. 
Families like the Gomez show that when you want to get ahead, you can. It takes effort and training, self-sufficiency can be achieved ...

Success Story of the Ramierz Family

Translated from Spanish
Edward and Julia have two children, Edward Jr. and Rebecca.   Edward Sr. has a body shop and Julia worked as a hairdresser. Two years ago the family income was $ 180 dollars a month and they had no savings. Worried about their income, Edward and Julia came to the Cause of Hope Foundation for help.  They received assistance in creating flyers and business cards, which they handed out at the traffic lights near his home and at bus stops nearby. This promotion helped ​​his work increase.  In addition training through the Business Improvement Workshop, was also provided where he learned his wife, Julia, learned the principle of saving, to be self-sufficient.  After this, Edward received a small loan, which he bought material and made ​​his own film bending.  Now, the family income has increased to $ 370 a month and their savings are $ 400.  Gradually, this family has been successful overcoming the daily obstacles that are to faced, such as: lack of training in business, lack of resources and capital for improve their income. Currently, Eduardo aims to expand its business to maintain buildings and facilities. Julia is preparing to start her own salon. 
Eduardo says: "Thanks to God and Cause for Hope Foundation for the support I received from them, I could increase my income. Now I know how improve my business and feel the satisfaction of providing for my family. "

Career Loan

Private Patricia Chavez and her husband have two young children. She was studying at the University of El Salvador's career Business Administration. However, the end of the race it was becoming more difficult for the expenses incurred, books, brochures, tickets, etc..
Patricia received loans vocational Cause of Hope Foundation to finish his career as business manager. She is currently studying a Post-Graduate Education, which she is authorized by the government to work as a teacher.
At the Foundation, Patricia learned that the skills are critical to job search, as well as the savings, revenue management knowledge and preparation.

Soon, Patricia will join other teachers in different schools in the country and bring home not only income, but the strength and principles of self-reliance she learned in the Foundation .