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Back to business - Alvin's comeback in Stockholm
Alvin lost an espresso machine and grinder to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,150 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden2,418 views
For four years I have run a roadside café in Stockholm. In June, a storm that collapsed the roof took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $3,150 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,750
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $490
• Shop repairs and licensing: $440
• Working capital for the first month: $470
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Alvin.
It's all in the list in the story. replacing an espresso machine and grinder is the big one at $1,750, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.
Wishing you the best, Alvin. Your post was clear and honest
So sorry you're going through this, Alvin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Stockholm.
Sending strength, Alvin. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Guarulhos
Best of luck, Alvin. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Kumasi.
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Blessings
you're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 23 people at work.