Ben
Growing Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship
For Ben, entrepreneurship has been a journey of growth, planning, and creating new opportunities for the future.
After receiving business mentorship through The One Thread Project in 2016, Ben developed valuable skills in financial management, saving, and business planning. In 2024, he received a loan through One Thread that allowed him to pursue a new opportunity in agriculture, beginning with one hectare of cassava cultivation.
Through careful financial planning and reinvestment, Ben was able to expand beyond agriculture and establish a second business: a pharmacy.
Although his pharmacy is still in its early stages, it already generates approximately $40 in weekly profit, helping Ben contribute to his household expenses while continuing to build financial stability.
Today, Ben manages two businesses, using the knowledge and skills gained through One Thread to make informed financial decisions and pursue new opportunities.
His journey demonstrates how business education, access to resources, and thoughtful financial planning can help individuals diversify their income and work toward long-term financial independence.
“Planning was something I used to overlook, yet I have come to realize that it is the foundation of every successful business.”