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		<description>INTER-CHRISTIAN YOUTH ORGANISATION

MINISTRIES

 

MT. ELGON DISTRICT

 

 

KAPTAMA DIVISION

       1.  

 

KAPTAMA LOCATION

 

 

DENNIS: +254727 527045

Account No. 0300194086122

E-mail: denistaskin@yahoo.com

Pastor martin- +254729721546

 

ü      PROMOTING SPIRITUAL MATTERS

ü       PROMOTING LIVING STANDARDS OF YOUTH

AND COMMUNITY AS WHOLE           

ü            ENHANCE GENDER EQUALITY, PROMOTING

 

UNITY AMONG YOUTHS

 

PROPOSAL

 

OFFICE-MT.ELGON DISTRICT-KENYA

 

 

 

 

 

NTER-CHRISTIAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION

INTRODUCTION

We as youths decide to come together and form a group so as to fight many problems encountering youths as per individual hence promoting spiritual matters and living standard. Improving economical status enhancing social life, maximum intervention, which could improve togetherness, mutual understanding of the youth and community as whole through co-operation.

BACKGROUND.

The group is situated at Kaptama division covering youth from Kaboram, Kamenjo, chesito Kaboywo, and chemoge and kaptama areas.

The group started the year 2004 with 15 members &amp; later on increased to fifty youth, thereafter we decided to register the group using the above name and later opened an account at Kapsokwony. Account No. 0300194086122

OBJECTIVES OF THE GROUP.

I.    To help youth grow spiritually

II.    To help youth to be self driven people

III.    To help youth to discover their talents and utilize them maximally

IV.   To avoid the monotony of idleness in youth

V.    To help youth fulfill their visions

VI.    Help youth support themselves financially

GROUP ACTIVITIES.

    * Evangelization
    * Giving Hope to infected and affected by H.I.V &amp; AIDS
    * Discouragingly F.G.M (Female genital mutilisation)
    * Encouraging people to learn to eradicate illiteracy.
    * Encouraging Mary Go Round
    * Discouraging Abortion
    * Proper disposal of garbage
    * Proper drainage of water
    * Encouraging Male to be circumcised in hospital

 

 

JUSTIFICATION

Our fellow youth are not involved in Advantages activities hence selling involved in poor Moral standards drunkenness and drug abuse.

STRATEGIES OF THE GROUP/FUNDS

§         N.G.OS

§         Government

§         Well-wishers

§         Ministry of youth

§         Donors

§         Harambee

EXPECTED OUT PUT.

§         We shall have sources of income

§         We will develop awareness against HIV/AIDS

§         The community will spearhead awareness against F.G.M

§         Job obtain created

§         Improve hygiene

§         Social Political economic development

§         Good living standards

§         Poverty eradication among the youth in the community

RESOURCES

From-skilled and unskilled Individuals

MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE

(1) Chairperson-Dennis Taskin

(2) Secretary-Godwin Sinjir

(3) Treasury-Martin Saekwo.

 

 

 

It was 2004 during youth rally at Moi Kaptama Mt. Elgon lunch time

 

 

It was 2005youth conference at Chesinende villege

7.   FAITH STATEMENT

It is our belief that all people have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Salvation is by grace through faith and is obtained by renouncing sins and inviting Jesus Christ to be Lord and Saviour. When Jesus Christ comes back and sits upon the throne of I Us glory, He will separate sinners into everlasting punishment (fire) and righteous into eternal life. Christians should live holy and righteous lives pleasing to God. Baptism by total immersion into water. Holy spirit baptism evidenced by speaking in other tongues; Divine healing of the soul, spirit and body. Recognition and operations of all gifts of the Holy Spirit and five fold ascension ministries,

1.      All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. Rom. 3:23

2.      Receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour after repenting and deeply renouncing sins...Rev. 3:20, Acts 3:19, Rom. 10:9-13.

3.      Salvation is by grace through faith... Eph. 2:8

4.      Living Holy and righteous lives pleasing to God..1Pet. 1:15-16.

5.      Water baptism (immersion)...Math, 28:19, Mark 1:9-10, Rom 6:4.

6.      Holy Spirit baptism Mark 16:17, Acts 1:18.

7.      Holy communion to be partaken by Christians-Ma. 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Cor. 11:23-26, 1 Cor. 10:16.

8.      Washing of feet as commanded by Jesus Christ as a sign of ser­vant hood... John 13:4- 7.

9.      Sanctity of marriage as originally ordained of God... Mark 10:5

10.  Recognize the work and operations of all gifts of the Holy Spirit and ascension ministries for perfecting of the saints for me work of ministry and for edifying the body of Christ. Eph 4:11-13, 1 Cor. 12:1-31.

11.  Divine healing of the body, soul and spirit... 1 Thes. 5:23.

12.  Everlasting punishment for sinners and life eternal for the righteous...Math 25:31-46.

13.  Casting out devils in the name of Jesus Christ... Mark 16:17.

 

 

Chairperson Dennis Taskin

 

 

 

It was 25th December 2006 during Christmas  celebration

 

 

8.   STATEMENT OF VISION              

The great commission by me Lord Jesus Christ is our mandate. We be­lieve and trust that God will use His church, to accomplish His purposes on earth.

Evangelistic church of the Lord Jesus Christ is to be:-

1.      A fellowship whose worship brings Gods power into the church and extends that power through the lives of believers.

2.              A body of believers directed by the Spirit of God and that baptismal the Holy Spirit is both personal blessing and is an endowment of power to witness and service in fulfillment of the Great Commission.

3.      A fellowship that has love and concern for people who are hurt and lonely. These people are reached through evangelism and churches planted in strategic locations where these people are. Home for disadvantaged such as orphanage, disabled and the aged will be built as God provides funds.

4.      The church that targets the community and is concerned with the physical, spiritual and material needs of the people. As God provides funds, the church intends to build hospitals, schools, colleges and complex conference centre for hosting national and international meetings.           

5.      A church that will operate income generating projects that will enable the Gospel to be preached.              

6.      A church that is committed to the authority of Holy Scriptures, the Bible for faith, and direction.

7.      A body of believers who hunger and thirst for the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness who will in turn transform to Christ likeness. Christ centeredness and sensitive to the needs of the church and other people.

8.      A church that focuses on the local congregation where the pastor takes care and leads all members to exercise spiritual gifts, ministries and talents.

 

 

 

 

STATEMENT OF MISSION                                                                                                                  To preach the Gospel to the unreached in Kenya and to the whole world as accomplished by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ... Math 28:18-20. To accomplish this mission, the church through believers will:-

1.  Preach full gospel of Jesus Christ (God&#039;s word) in the power of Holy Spirit through evangelistic crusades and missions.

2.   Raise leaders with ministerial gifts to carry out missionary work. This will involve training and equipping leaders for mission work.

3.  Disciple Christians to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

4.  Emphasize on Biblical stewardship, church growth, church plant­ing, family enrichment, servant leadership for reaching out in mis­sions.

5.   Preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God in harmony with be­lievers from other churches and servants of God with different ministries and gifts, as long as they preach and contact themselves according to true Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

6.  Use all available resources such as cinemas, install radio and television stations to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to many nations in the world.

10. CHALLENGES

Evangelistic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is facing great and complex challenges which include many upcoming churches and fast changing world behavior. Wrong religious doctrinal beliefs such as self righteous­ness, false salvation, witch Crafts, anti Christs, devil worship, cults, tribal beliefs, ancestral doctrines, generational curses, demonic beliefs  and poverty are some of the church growth barriers and challenges. We have however taken an honest look at our challenges and face them without fear by the grace of God. It is our believe and acceptance that Evangelistic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ has a unique position for growth. We see the church as a divine work of the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ being the head and vital vessel called to usher in spiritual and physical healing of the perishing world. Through guidance and power of Holy Spirit, the Church is to grow, reach far and many churches will be planted in Kenya and beyond to meet the needs of people of all levels and races in life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CHURCH GROWTH

This is a fast growing church with a vision. Through God&#039;s favour and grace the church has not only grown at Kaptama but other local churches have been planted. Factors which have significantly contributed to growth are as follows:-

1.      Faithfulness and steadfast to our call to reach the world with gospel of Jesus Christ.

2.      Our believe that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is the master plan­ner and builder of His   church.

3.      Dependence upon the Holy Spirit.

4.      Obedience to the word of God.

5.      Evangelism which include house to house and open air meetings.

6.      Home fellowship mid-week meetings at various locations-(cell groups)

7.      Transparency and accountability to church members and other people.

8.      Desire to retain powerful praise and worship.

9.      Prayer- Encouragement to members of the church to observe personal and communal prayers.

10.  Conducting meetings such as Revivals, Seminars, Conferences, Con­ventions, for all groups. Youth, women and men groups have their time to hold their own meetings.

11.  Preaching holiness and righteousness as God&#039;s standard requirement for His people.

12.     Emphasis on bringing up Sunday school children to fear and honour God.

13.  Bring up a strong Youth Ministry that has a vision to reach the world with Gospel of Jesus    Christ.

14.  Humble and good administrative leadership.

15.  Training to equip leaders for growth.

Factors mentioned will continue to contribute to church growth physi­cally, spiritually, and emotionally.

 

 

Open air meeting crusade Kaptama market

 

Team of choir members plus praise and worship  2007

 

 

 

PROJECT: EVANGELIZATION:-OUTREACH TEAM 

 

 

Budget Estimated

 

 

 

 

PRESCRIPTION 

 

QUANTITY 

 

COST PER UN IT 

 

TOTAL 

 

 

Mixer Amplifier

 

One, 14 Jacks

 

65,000

 

65,000

 

 

Keyboard

 

1 PSR 2100

 

60,000

 

60,000

 

 

Speakers

 

4

 

80,000

 

80,000

 

 

Mikes/stands

 

6

 

30,000

 

30,000

 

 

Cables

 

 

 

6,500

 

6,500

 

 

Generator

 

HONDA

 

39,240

 

39,240

 

 

Video camera

 

1

 

32,000

 

32,000

 

 

Colour T.V

 

21

 

25,000

 

25,000

 

 

Video Decker

 

 

 

45,000

 

45,000

 

 

Total 

 

 

 

451,400 

 

451,400 

 

 

Desktop/Printer

 

1

 

22,500

 

22,500

 

 

Colour copiers (scanner)

 

1

 

6,200

 

6,200

 

 

Flash discs

 

2

 

1,240

 

1,240

 

 

Photocopier machine

 

1

 

35,000

 

35,000

 

 

Rent

 

1ROOM

 

24,000

 

24,000

 

 

D rowers

 

1

 

10,000

 

10,000

 

 

Cyber cafe

 

1

 

18,320

 

18,320

 

 

Office bearers

 

 

 

15%

 

150,000

 

 

Maintenance &amp; Repair

 

 

 

35%

 

350,000

 

 

WORK PLAN GRAND TOTAL 

 

1,000,000 

 

To implement Our Projects of Evangelization we will take duration of one year. There will be executive committee to oversee and run the organization. The total project cost will be one million only (1,000,000).

PROJECT: THE YOUTH HIV/AIDS AWARENESS

Through;

1.   Seminars

2.   Workshops, Video shows and drama

BUDGET

 

(1) seminar

 

 

 

 

 

 

description/frequency (4) times

 

COST per time

 

TOTAL IN KSH

 

 

•    Teachers 2 (hired)

 

1,000 x 2

 

8,000

 

 

•    Venue (hall)

 

150,000

 

600,000

 

 

•    Other expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Transport

 

10,000

 

40,000

 

 

-Food

 

70,000

 

280,000

 

 

(1) workshops video shows

 

18,000

 

72,000

 

 

and dramas

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL 

 

250,000 

 

1,000,000 

 

 

 

 

Dennis and his wife lily

 

Youths during practice 2008 at the church

 

PROJECT: PAULTRY FARMING 

We as an organization will construct a house for the rearing of poultry

 

MATERIALS 

 

QUALITY 

 

UN IT COST 

 

TOTAL 

 

 

Iron sheets

 

30 iron sheets

 

@500

 

1,500

 

 

Wire mesh

 

 

 

@3,200

 

31,000

 

 

Timber

 

35 frames

 

@150

 

5,250

 

 

Nails

 

15kgs

 

@140

 

2,100

 

 

Cement

 

8 cement

 

@750

 

6,000

 

 

Sand

 

2 Trailers

 

@2,000

 

4,000

 

 

Broilers

 

100

 

@250

 

25,000

 

 

Layers

 

50

 

@300

 

1,500

 

 

Turkey

 

10

 

@400

 

4,000

 

 

Ducks

 

20

 

@250

 

5,000

 

 

Doves

 

20

 

@100

 

2,000

 

 

FEEDING

 

 

Chic Marsh

 

(2x12) sacks

 

@2,000

 

48,000

 

 

Layers marsh

 

(3 x 12) sacks

 

@2,000

 

72,000

 

 

Broilers Marsh

 

(3x12) sacks

 

@2,000

 

72,000

 

 

Drugs

 

 

 

 

 

250,000

 

 

Land/Plot

 

Double full plot

 

@100,000

 

200,000

 

 

Fencing using wire mesh

 

 

 

 

 

72,000

 

 

Posts

 

60 posts

 

@60

 

3,600

 

 

Mbao for partitioning

 

120

 

@126

 

45,360

 

 

Labour

 

 

 

60,000

 

60,000

 

 

Transport

 

 

 

40,000

 

40,000

 

 

Other Emergencies

 

 

 

49,690

 

49,690

 

 

GRAND TOTAL 

 

1,000,000 

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<p>MINISTRIES</p>
<p>MT. ELGON DISTRICT</p>
<p>KAPTAMA DIVISION</p>
<p>       1.  </p>
<p>KAPTAMA LOCATION</p>
<p>DENNIS: +254727 527045</p>
<p>Account No. 0300194086122</p>
<p>E-mail: <a href="mailto:denistaskin@yahoo.com">denistaskin@yahoo.com</a></p>
<p>Pastor martin- +254729721546</p>
<p>ü      PROMOTING SPIRITUAL MATTERS</p>
<p>ü       PROMOTING LIVING STANDARDS OF YOUTH</p>
<p>AND COMMUNITY AS WHOLE           </p>
<p>ü            ENHANCE GENDER EQUALITY, PROMOTING</p>
<p>UNITY AMONG YOUTHS</p>
<p>PROPOSAL</p>
<p>OFFICE-MT.ELGON DISTRICT-KENYA</p>
<p>NTER-CHRISTIAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION</p>
<p>INTRODUCTION</p>
<p>We as youths decide to come together and form a group so as to fight many problems encountering youths as per individual hence promoting spiritual matters and living standard. Improving economical status enhancing social life, maximum intervention, which could improve togetherness, mutual understanding of the youth and community as whole through co-operation.</p>
<p>BACKGROUND.</p>
<p>The group is situated at Kaptama division covering youth from Kaboram, Kamenjo, chesito Kaboywo, and chemoge and kaptama areas.</p>
<p>The group started the year 2004 with 15 members &amp; later on increased to fifty youth, thereafter we decided to register the group using the above name and later opened an account at Kapsokwony. Account No. 0300194086122</p>
<p>OBJECTIVES OF THE GROUP.</p>
<p>I.    To help youth grow spiritually</p>
<p>II.    To help youth to be self driven people</p>
<p>III.    To help youth to discover their talents and utilize them maximally</p>
<p>IV.   To avoid the monotony of idleness in youth</p>
<p>V.    To help youth fulfill their visions</p>
<p>VI.    Help youth support themselves financially</p>
<p>GROUP ACTIVITIES.</p>
<p>    * Evangelization<br />
    * Giving Hope to infected and affected by H.I.V &amp; AIDS<br />
    * Discouragingly F.G.M (Female genital mutilisation)<br />
    * Encouraging people to learn to eradicate illiteracy.<br />
    * Encouraging Mary Go Round<br />
    * Discouraging Abortion<br />
    * Proper disposal of garbage<br />
    * Proper drainage of water<br />
    * Encouraging Male to be circumcised in hospital</p>
<p>JUSTIFICATION</p>
<p>Our fellow youth are not involved in Advantages activities hence selling involved in poor Moral standards drunkenness and drug abuse.</p>
<p>STRATEGIES OF THE GROUP/FUNDS</p>
<p>§         N.G.OS</p>
<p>§         Government</p>
<p>§         Well-wishers</p>
<p>§         Ministry of youth</p>
<p>§         Donors</p>
<p>§         Harambee</p>
<p>EXPECTED OUT PUT.</p>
<p>§         We shall have sources of income</p>
<p>§         We will develop awareness against HIV/AIDS</p>
<p>§         The community will spearhead awareness against F.G.M</p>
<p>§         Job obtain created</p>
<p>§         Improve hygiene</p>
<p>§         Social Political economic development</p>
<p>§         Good living standards</p>
<p>§         Poverty eradication among the youth in the community</p>
<p>RESOURCES</p>
<p>From-skilled and unskilled Individuals</p>
<p>MANAGEMENT</p>
<p>EXECUTIVE</p>
<p>(1) Chairperson-Dennis Taskin</p>
<p>(2) Secretary-Godwin Sinjir</p>
<p>(3) Treasury-Martin Saekwo.</p>
<p>It was 2004 during youth rally at Moi Kaptama Mt. Elgon lunch time</p>
<p>It was 2005youth conference at Chesinende villege</p>
<p>7.   FAITH STATEMENT</p>
<p>It is our belief that all people have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Salvation is by grace through faith and is obtained by renouncing sins and inviting Jesus Christ to be Lord and Saviour. When Jesus Christ comes back and sits upon the throne of I Us glory, He will separate sinners into everlasting punishment (fire) and righteous into eternal life. Christians should live holy and righteous lives pleasing to God. Baptism by total immersion into water. Holy spirit baptism evidenced by speaking in other tongues; Divine healing of the soul, spirit and body. Recognition and operations of all gifts of the Holy Spirit and five fold ascension ministries,</p>
<p>1.      All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. Rom. 3:23</p>
<p>2.      Receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour after repenting and deeply renouncing sins&#8230;Rev. 3:20, Acts 3:19, Rom. 10:9-13.</p>
<p>3.      Salvation is by grace through faith&#8230; Eph. 2:8</p>
<p>4.      Living Holy and righteous lives pleasing to God..1Pet. 1:15-16.</p>
<p>5.      Water baptism (immersion)&#8230;Math, 28:19, Mark 1:9-10, Rom 6:4.</p>
<p>6.      Holy Spirit baptism Mark 16:17, Acts 1:18.</p>
<p>7.      Holy communion to be partaken by Christians-Ma. 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Cor. 11:23-26, 1 Cor. 10:16.</p>
<p>8.      Washing of feet as commanded by Jesus Christ as a sign of ser­vant hood&#8230; John 13:4- 7.</p>
<p>9.      Sanctity of marriage as originally ordained of God&#8230; Mark 10:5</p>
<p>10.  Recognize the work and operations of all gifts of the Holy Spirit and ascension ministries for perfecting of the saints for me work of ministry and for edifying the body of Christ. Eph 4:11-13, 1 Cor. 12:1-31.</p>
<p>11.  Divine healing of the body, soul and spirit&#8230; 1 Thes. 5:23.</p>
<p>12.  Everlasting punishment for sinners and life eternal for the righteous&#8230;Math 25:31-46.</p>
<p>13.  Casting out devils in the name of Jesus Christ&#8230; Mark 16:17.</p>
<p>Chairperson Dennis Taskin</p>
<p>It was 25th December 2006 during Christmas  celebration</p>
<p>8.   STATEMENT OF VISION              </p>
<p>The great commission by me Lord Jesus Christ is our mandate. We be­lieve and trust that God will use His church, to accomplish His purposes on earth.</p>
<p>Evangelistic church of the Lord Jesus Christ is to be:-</p>
<p>1.      A fellowship whose worship brings Gods power into the church and extends that power through the lives of believers.</p>
<p>2.              A body of believers directed by the Spirit of God and that baptismal the Holy Spirit is both personal blessing and is an endowment of power to witness and service in fulfillment of the Great Commission.</p>
<p>3.      A fellowship that has love and concern for people who are hurt and lonely. These people are reached through evangelism and churches planted in strategic locations where these people are. Home for disadvantaged such as orphanage, disabled and the aged will be built as God provides funds.</p>
<p>4.      The church that targets the community and is concerned with the physical, spiritual and material needs of the people. As God provides funds, the church intends to build hospitals, schools, colleges and complex conference centre for hosting national and international meetings.           </p>
<p>5.      A church that will operate income generating projects that will enable the Gospel to be preached.              </p>
<p>6.      A church that is committed to the authority of Holy Scriptures, the Bible for faith, and direction.</p>
<p>7.      A body of believers who hunger and thirst for the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness who will in turn transform to Christ likeness. Christ centeredness and sensitive to the needs of the church and other people.</p>
<p>8.      A church that focuses on the local congregation where the pastor takes care and leads all members to exercise spiritual gifts, ministries and talents.</p>
<p>STATEMENT OF MISSION                                                                                                                  To preach the Gospel to the unreached in Kenya and to the whole world as accomplished by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ&#8230; Math 28:18-20. To accomplish this mission, the church through believers will:-</p>
<p>1.  Preach full gospel of Jesus Christ (God&#8217;s word) in the power of Holy Spirit through evangelistic crusades and missions.</p>
<p>2.   Raise leaders with ministerial gifts to carry out missionary work. This will involve training and equipping leaders for mission work.</p>
<p>3.  Disciple Christians to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.</p>
<p>4.  Emphasize on Biblical stewardship, church growth, church plant­ing, family enrichment, servant leadership for reaching out in mis­sions.</p>
<p>5.   Preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God in harmony with be­lievers from other churches and servants of God with different ministries and gifts, as long as they preach and contact themselves according to true Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.</p>
<p>6.  Use all available resources such as cinemas, install radio and television stations to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to many nations in the world.</p>
<p>10. CHALLENGES</p>
<p>Evangelistic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is facing great and complex challenges which include many upcoming churches and fast changing world behavior. Wrong religious doctrinal beliefs such as self righteous­ness, false salvation, witch Crafts, anti Christs, devil worship, cults, tribal beliefs, ancestral doctrines, generational curses, demonic beliefs  and poverty are some of the church growth barriers and challenges. We have however taken an honest look at our challenges and face them without fear by the grace of God. It is our believe and acceptance that Evangelistic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ has a unique position for growth. We see the church as a divine work of the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ being the head and vital vessel called to usher in spiritual and physical healing of the perishing world. Through guidance and power of Holy Spirit, the Church is to grow, reach far and many churches will be planted in Kenya and beyond to meet the needs of people of all levels and races in life.</p>
<p>10. FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CHURCH GROWTH</p>
<p>This is a fast growing church with a vision. Through God&#8217;s favour and grace the church has not only grown at Kaptama but other local churches have been planted. Factors which have significantly contributed to growth are as follows:-</p>
<p>1.      Faithfulness and steadfast to our call to reach the world with gospel of Jesus Christ.</p>
<p>2.      Our believe that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is the master plan­ner and builder of His   church.</p>
<p>3.      Dependence upon the Holy Spirit.</p>
<p>4.      Obedience to the word of God.</p>
<p>5.      Evangelism which include house to house and open air meetings.</p>
<p>6.      Home fellowship mid-week meetings at various locations-(cell groups)</p>
<p>7.      Transparency and accountability to church members and other people.</p>
<p>8.      Desire to retain powerful praise and worship.</p>
<p>9.      Prayer- Encouragement to members of the church to observe personal and communal prayers.</p>
<p>10.  Conducting meetings such as Revivals, Seminars, Conferences, Con­ventions, for all groups. Youth, women and men groups have their time to hold their own meetings.</p>
<p>11.  Preaching holiness and righteousness as God&#8217;s standard requirement for His people.</p>
<p>12.     Emphasis on bringing up Sunday school children to fear and honour God.</p>
<p>13.  Bring up a strong Youth Ministry that has a vision to reach the world with Gospel of Jesus    Christ.</p>
<p>14.  Humble and good administrative leadership.</p>
<p>15.  Training to equip leaders for growth.</p>
<p>Factors mentioned will continue to contribute to church growth physi­cally, spiritually, and emotionally.</p>
<p>Open air meeting crusade Kaptama market</p>
<p>Team of choir members plus praise and worship  2007</p>
<p>PROJECT: EVANGELIZATION:-OUTREACH TEAM </p>
<p>Budget Estimated</p>
<p>PRESCRIPTION </p>
<p>QUANTITY </p>
<p>COST PER UN IT </p>
<p>TOTAL </p>
<p>Mixer Amplifier</p>
<p>One, 14 Jacks</p>
<p>65,000</p>
<p>65,000</p>
<p>Keyboard</p>
<p>1 PSR 2100</p>
<p>60,000</p>
<p>60,000</p>
<p>Speakers</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>80,000</p>
<p>80,000</p>
<p>Mikes/stands</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>30,000</p>
<p>30,000</p>
<p>Cables</p>
<p>6,500</p>
<p>6,500</p>
<p>Generator</p>
<p>HONDA</p>
<p>39,240</p>
<p>39,240</p>
<p>Video camera</p>
<p>1</p>
<p>32,000</p>
<p>32,000</p>
<p>Colour T.V</p>
<p>21</p>
<p>25,000</p>
<p>25,000</p>
<p>Video Decker</p>
<p>45,000</p>
<p>45,000</p>
<p>Total </p>
<p>451,400 </p>
<p>451,400 </p>
<p>Desktop/Printer</p>
<p>1</p>
<p>22,500</p>
<p>22,500</p>
<p>Colour copiers (scanner)</p>
<p>1</p>
<p>6,200</p>
<p>6,200</p>
<p>Flash discs</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>1,240</p>
<p>1,240</p>
<p>Photocopier machine</p>
<p>1</p>
<p>35,000</p>
<p>35,000</p>
<p>Rent</p>
<p>1ROOM</p>
<p>24,000</p>
<p>24,000</p>
<p>D rowers</p>
<p>1</p>
<p>10,000</p>
<p>10,000</p>
<p>Cyber cafe</p>
<p>1</p>
<p>18,320</p>
<p>18,320</p>
<p>Office bearers</p>
<p>15%</p>
<p>150,000</p>
<p>Maintenance &amp; Repair</p>
<p>35%</p>
<p>350,000</p>
<p>WORK PLAN GRAND TOTAL </p>
<p>1,000,000 </p>
<p>To implement Our Projects of Evangelization we will take duration of one year. There will be executive committee to oversee and run the organization. The total project cost will be one million only (1,000,000).</p>
<p>PROJECT: THE YOUTH HIV/AIDS AWARENESS</p>
<p>Through;</p>
<p>1.   Seminars</p>
<p>2.   Workshops, Video shows and drama</p>
<p>BUDGET</p>
<p>(1) seminar</p>
<p>description/frequency (4) times</p>
<p>COST per time</p>
<p>TOTAL IN KSH</p>
<p>•    Teachers 2 (hired)</p>
<p>1,000 x 2</p>
<p>8,000</p>
<p>•    Venue (hall)</p>
<p>150,000</p>
<p>600,000</p>
<p>•    Other expenses</p>
<p>-Transport</p>
<p>10,000</p>
<p>40,000</p>
<p>-Food</p>
<p>70,000</p>
<p>280,000</p>
<p>(1) workshops video shows</p>
<p>18,000</p>
<p>72,000</p>
<p>and dramas</p>
<p>GRAND TOTAL </p>
<p>250,000 </p>
<p>1,000,000 </p>
<p>Dennis and his wife lily</p>
<p>Youths during practice 2008 at the church</p>
<p>PROJECT: PAULTRY FARMING </p>
<p>We as an organization will construct a house for the rearing of poultry</p>
<p>MATERIALS </p>
<p>QUALITY </p>
<p>UN IT COST </p>
<p>TOTAL </p>
<p>Iron sheets</p>
<p>30 iron sheets</p>
<p>@500</p>
<p>1,500</p>
<p>Wire mesh</p>
<p>@3,200</p>
<p>31,000</p>
<p>Timber</p>
<p>35 frames</p>
<p>@150</p>
<p>5,250</p>
<p>Nails</p>
<p>15kgs</p>
<p>@140</p>
<p>2,100</p>
<p>Cement</p>
<p>8 cement</p>
<p>@750</p>
<p>6,000</p>
<p>Sand</p>
<p>2 Trailers</p>
<p>@2,000</p>
<p>4,000</p>
<p>Broilers</p>
<p>100</p>
<p>@250</p>
<p>25,000</p>
<p>Layers</p>
<p>50</p>
<p>@300</p>
<p>1,500</p>
<p>Turkey</p>
<p>10</p>
<p>@400</p>
<p>4,000</p>
<p>Ducks</p>
<p>20</p>
<p>@250</p>
<p>5,000</p>
<p>Doves</p>
<p>20</p>
<p>@100</p>
<p>2,000</p>
<p>FEEDING</p>
<p>Chic Marsh</p>
<p>(2&#215;12) sacks</p>
<p>@2,000</p>
<p>48,000</p>
<p>Layers marsh</p>
<p>(3 x 12) sacks</p>
<p>@2,000</p>
<p>72,000</p>
<p>Broilers Marsh</p>
<p>(3&#215;12) sacks</p>
<p>@2,000</p>
<p>72,000</p>
<p>Drugs</p>
<p>250,000</p>
<p>Land/Plot</p>
<p>Double full plot</p>
<p>@100,000</p>
<p>200,000</p>
<p>Fencing using wire mesh</p>
<p>72,000</p>
<p>Posts</p>
<p>60 posts</p>
<p>@60</p>
<p>3,600</p>
<p>Mbao for partitioning</p>
<p>120</p>
<p>@126</p>
<p>45,360</p>
<p>Labour</p>
<p>60,000</p>
<p>60,000</p>
<p>Transport</p>
<p>40,000</p>
<p>40,000</p>
<p>Other Emergencies</p>
<p>49,690</p>
<p>49,690</p>
<p>GRAND TOTAL </p>
<p>1,000,000</p>
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		<title>By: How Jun Loayza&#8217;s Laser-Like Focus Could Lead To A Multi-Million Dollar Exit &#124; Beyond the Pedway &#124; Video interviews to discover what drives creative entrepreneurs!</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2399</link>
		<dc:creator>How Jun Loayza&#8217;s Laser-Like Focus Could Lead To A Multi-Million Dollar Exit &#124; Beyond the Pedway &#124; Video interviews to discover what drives creative entrepreneurs!</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] It was difficult for us to find a business model with that because I think at the time, agencies hadn&#8217;t yet caught up to the fact that, hey maybe we could sponsor bloggers or maybe we can do this.  So we actually came out around the same time as Klout and Klout is actually doing really well now because they were able to find VC funding. [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] It was difficult for us to find a business model with that because I think at the time, agencies hadn&#8217;t yet caught up to the fact that, hey maybe we could sponsor bloggers or maybe we can do this.  So we actually came out around the same time as Klout and Klout is actually doing really well now because they were able to find VC funding. [...]</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Jahn</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2377</link>
		<dc:creator>Tim Jahn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>That&#039;s a great point I hadn&#039;t thought of.  I think you&#039;re spot on - bringing in somebody with more &quot;people skills&quot; might make a world of a difference.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#39;s a great point I hadn&#39;t thought of.  I think you&#39;re spot on &#8211; bringing in somebody with more &#8220;people skills&#8221; might make a world of a difference.</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Jahn</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2446</link>
		<dc:creator>Tim Jahn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>That&#039;s a great point I hadn&#039;t thought of.  I think you&#039;re spot on - bringing in somebody with more &quot;people skills&quot; might make a world of a difference.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s a great point I hadn&#8217;t thought of.  I think you&#8217;re spot on &#8211; bringing in somebody with more &#8220;people skills&#8221; might make a world of a difference.</p>
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		<title>By: Norcross</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2376</link>
		<dc:creator>Norcross</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think a lot comes from who the founders are, and what they are all about. A lot of tech folks aren&#039;t &#039;people&#039; oriented by nature, so a lot of what we consider good customer service doesn&#039;t come naturally to them, if at all. They just wanna code. I think bringing someone in who can handle that makes a big difference.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think a lot comes from who the founders are, and what they are all about. A lot of tech folks aren&#39;t &#39;people&#39; oriented by nature, so a lot of what we consider good customer service doesn&#39;t come naturally to them, if at all. They just wanna code. I think bringing someone in who can handle that makes a big difference.</p>
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		<title>By: Norcross</title>
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		<dc:creator>Norcross</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think a lot comes from who the founders are, and what they are all about. A lot of tech folks aren&#039;t &#039;people&#039; oriented by nature, so a lot of what we consider good customer service doesn&#039;t come naturally to them, if at all. They just wanna code. I think bringing someone in who can handle that makes a big difference.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think a lot comes from who the founders are, and what they are all about. A lot of tech folks aren&#8217;t &#8216;people&#8217; oriented by nature, so a lot of what we consider good customer service doesn&#8217;t come naturally to them, if at all. They just wanna code. I think bringing someone in who can handle that makes a big difference.</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Jahn</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2375</link>
		<dc:creator>Tim Jahn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks for the comment, Andrew.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I think that good customer service can sometimes be more expensive, but other times I think it&#039;s all about the small things.  For example, you might not need to provide every other customer with free shipping randomly, ala Zappos.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;But you can still be very personal in all communication with customers, give them a reward or freebie every once in a awhile, and generally make them feel wanted and loved.  Basically, do everything Comcast doesn&#039;t. ;)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Do you think some companies compromise customer service to get the bills paid easier?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for the comment, Andrew.  </p>
<p>I think that good customer service can sometimes be more expensive, but other times I think it&#39;s all about the small things.  For example, you might not need to provide every other customer with free shipping randomly, ala Zappos.</p>
<p>But you can still be very personal in all communication with customers, give them a reward or freebie every once in a awhile, and generally make them feel wanted and loved.  Basically, do everything Comcast doesn&#39;t. <img src='http://www.beyondthepedway.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Do you think some companies compromise customer service to get the bills paid easier?</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Jahn</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2448</link>
		<dc:creator>Tim Jahn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks for the comment, Andrew.  

I think that good customer service can sometimes be more expensive, but other times I think it&#039;s all about the small things.  For example, you might not need to provide every other customer with free shipping randomly, ala Zappos.

But you can still be very personal in all communication with customers, give them a reward or freebie every once in a awhile, and generally make them feel wanted and loved.  Basically, do everything Comcast doesn&#039;t. ;)

Do you think some companies compromise customer service to get the bills paid easier?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for the comment, Andrew.  </p>
<p>I think that good customer service can sometimes be more expensive, but other times I think it&#8217;s all about the small things.  For example, you might not need to provide every other customer with free shipping randomly, ala Zappos.</p>
<p>But you can still be very personal in all communication with customers, give them a reward or freebie every once in a awhile, and generally make them feel wanted and loved.  Basically, do everything Comcast doesn&#8217;t. <img src='http://www.beyondthepedway.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Do you think some companies compromise customer service to get the bills paid easier?</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Jahn</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2374</link>
		<dc:creator>Tim Jahn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think you summed it up perfectly, Stella: &quot;Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;No matter where your funding comes from, I think that&#039;s so important to keep in mind.  Glad to hear you guys are!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thanks for the comment. :)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think you summed it up perfectly, Stella: &#8220;Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader.&#8221;</p>
<p>No matter where your funding comes from, I think that&#39;s so important to keep in mind.  Glad to hear you guys are!</p>
<p>Thanks for the comment. <img src='http://www.beyondthepedway.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>By: Tim Jahn</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2449</link>
		<dc:creator>Tim Jahn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think you summed it up perfectly, Stella: &quot;Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader.&quot;

No matter where your funding comes from, I think that&#039;s so important to keep in mind.  Glad to hear you guys are!

Thanks for the comment. :)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think you summed it up perfectly, Stella: &#8220;Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader.&#8221;</p>
<p>No matter where your funding comes from, I think that&#8217;s so important to keep in mind.  Glad to hear you guys are!</p>
<p>Thanks for the comment. <img src='http://www.beyondthepedway.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>By: Stella Fayman</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2373</link>
		<dc:creator>Stella Fayman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>As a company that just got seed funding, I can tell you that our priorities at TransFS have not shifted a bit: the customer always comes first. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader. Especially with companies providing service and hoping for growth, maintaining a happy and referring customer is the key to growth.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a company that just got seed funding, I can tell you that our priorities at TransFS have not shifted a bit: the customer always comes first. </p>
<p>Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader. Especially with companies providing service and hoping for growth, maintaining a happy and referring customer is the key to growth.</p>
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		<title>By: Stella Fayman</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2450</link>
		<dc:creator>Stella Fayman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>As a company that just got seed funding, I can tell you that our priorities at TransFS have not shifted a bit: the customer always comes first. 

Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader. Especially with companies providing service and hoping for growth, maintaining a happy and referring customer is the key to growth. </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a company that just got seed funding, I can tell you that our priorities at TransFS have not shifted a bit: the customer always comes first. </p>
<p>Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader. Especially with companies providing service and hoping for growth, maintaining a happy and referring customer is the key to growth.</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Jahn</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2303</link>
		<dc:creator>Tim Jahn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>That&#039;s a great point I hadn&#039;t thought of.  I think you&#039;re spot on - bringing in somebody with more &quot;people skills&quot; might make a world of a difference.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#39;s a great point I hadn&#39;t thought of.  I think you&#39;re spot on &#8211; bringing in somebody with more &#8220;people skills&#8221; might make a world of a difference.</p>
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		<title>By: Norcross</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2451</link>
		<dc:creator>Norcross</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If it&#039;s simply a strive for VC capital, then I doubt they care much about anything else. That being said, the bills need to get paid and good customer service costs money to depending on what product / service you are providing.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If it&#8217;s simply a strive for VC capital, then I doubt they care much about anything else. That being said, the bills need to get paid and good customer service costs money to depending on what product / service you are providing.</p>
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		<title>By: Norcross</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2302</link>
		<dc:creator>Norcross</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think a lot comes from who the founders are, and what they are all about. A lot of tech folks aren&#039;t &#039;people&#039; oriented by nature, so a lot of what we consider good customer service doesn&#039;t come naturally to them, if at all. They just wanna code. I think bringing someone in who can handle that makes a big difference.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think a lot comes from who the founders are, and what they are all about. A lot of tech folks aren&#39;t &#39;people&#39; oriented by nature, so a lot of what we consider good customer service doesn&#39;t come naturally to them, if at all. They just wanna code. I think bringing someone in who can handle that makes a big difference.</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Jahn</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2301</link>
		<dc:creator>Tim Jahn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks for the comment, Andrew.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I think that good customer service can sometimes be more expensive, but other times I think it&#039;s all about the small things.  For example, you might not need to provide every other customer with free shipping randomly, ala Zappos.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;But you can still be very personal in all communication with customers, give them a reward or freebie every once in a awhile, and generally make them feel wanted and loved.  Basically, do everything Comcast doesn&#039;t. ;)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Do you think some companies compromise customer service to get the bills paid easier?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for the comment, Andrew.  </p>
<p>I think that good customer service can sometimes be more expensive, but other times I think it&#39;s all about the small things.  For example, you might not need to provide every other customer with free shipping randomly, ala Zappos.</p>
<p>But you can still be very personal in all communication with customers, give them a reward or freebie every once in a awhile, and generally make them feel wanted and loved.  Basically, do everything Comcast doesn&#39;t. <img src='http://www.beyondthepedway.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Do you think some companies compromise customer service to get the bills paid easier?</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Jahn</title>
		<link>http://www.beyondthepedway.com/do-venture-capital-funded-companies-give-a-crap-about-customer-service/comment-page-1#comment-2300</link>
		<dc:creator>Tim Jahn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think you summed it up perfectly, Stella: &quot;Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader.&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;No matter where your funding comes from, I think that&#039;s so important to keep in mind.  Glad to hear you guys are!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thanks for the comment. :)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think you summed it up perfectly, Stella: &#8220;Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader.&#8221;</p>
<p>No matter where your funding comes from, I think that&#39;s so important to keep in mind.  Glad to hear you guys are!</p>
<p>Thanks for the comment. <img src='http://www.beyondthepedway.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>By: Stella Fayman</title>
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		<dc:creator>Stella Fayman</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>As a company that just got seed funding, I can tell you that our priorities at TransFS have not shifted a bit: the customer always comes first. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader. Especially with companies providing service and hoping for growth, maintaining a happy and referring customer is the key to growth.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a company that just got seed funding, I can tell you that our priorities at TransFS have not shifted a bit: the customer always comes first. </p>
<p>Our customer is our main evangelist, our main marketer, our cheerleader. Especially with companies providing service and hoping for growth, maintaining a happy and referring customer is the key to growth.</p>
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		<title>By: Norcross</title>
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		<dc:creator>Norcross</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>If it&#039;s simply a strive for VC capital, then I doubt they care much about anything else. That being said, the bills need to get paid and good customer service costs money to depending on what product / service you are providing.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If it&#39;s simply a strive for VC capital, then I doubt they care much about anything else. That being said, the bills need to get paid and good customer service costs money to depending on what product / service you are providing.</p>
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		<title>By: Tim Jahn</title>
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		<dc:creator>Tim Jahn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Glad to hear that the customer is first for you guys, Shane.  I like what you said there - &quot;Without them, we are nothing.&quot;  That&#039;s very true for most businesses.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Are you guys solely funded or do you generate revenue on your own now?  I&#039;m curious if you were always so focused on customers, regardless of your financial roots.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thanks for commenting!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Glad to hear that the customer is first for you guys, Shane.  I like what you said there &#8211; &#8220;Without them, we are nothing.&#8221;  That&#39;s very true for most businesses.</p>
<p>Are you guys solely funded or do you generate revenue on your own now?  I&#39;m curious if you were always so focused on customers, regardless of your financial roots.</p>
<p>Thanks for commenting!</p>
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