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WHY THE BOSS?
The
BOSS seeks to bring development in its various forms closer to the people of the
Chimanimani area by giving them access to:
 | Basic forms of communication and technology such
as the telephone, a fax machine, a word processor and a photocopying
machine.
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| Business development services, including but not
limited to: budgeting, record-keeping, marketing and costing. |
| Productive machinery such as peanut butter and
candle making machines in order to create income-generating opportunities. |
| Current and up-to-date information on various
business and social issues affecting rural communities.
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| Microfinance services such as credit and savings
facilities.
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The
consistent presence of the BOSS in the Chimanimani area will further assist
members in the following ways:
| Eliminates the need to travel to multiple
destinations to complete several tasks.
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| Decreases the costs and time associated with
frequent travel to numerous venues in order to accomplish several tasks. |
| Creates informed and knowledge-based rural
communities. |
| Serves as a centrally and conveniently located
meeting place to hold gatherings and community events.
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