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Asher needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter

Asher has run a phone repair counter for nine years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,400 will put it back on its feet.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Birmingham, England, United Kingdom1,275 views
Asher B. Cook
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Birmingham
For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Birmingham. In May, a storm that collapsed the roof took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,400 goes: โ€ข Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $720 โ€ข Initial stock: replacement parts: $650 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $290 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $740 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Asher

  1. Small update. $1,126 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Update from Birmingham: we've started the first stage. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • any update on how things are going in Birmingham?

    • best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

      • Hope things get better soon, Asher. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

        • wishing you peace. Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in Dehiwala but we're thinking of you

          • Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

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