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Back to business - Andrew's comeback in Tacoma
Andrew has run a barbershop for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,000 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Tacoma, Washington, United States1,455 views
For six years I have run a barbershop in Tacoma. In June, the demolition of the market took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,000 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $560
• Working capital for the first month: $460
• Initial stock: supplies: $980
Thank you so much.
- Andrew
Updates from Andrew
Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($575). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($410). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Update from Tacoma: I made the first payment toward initial stock: supplies. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Small businesses are the heart of Tacoma. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Karachi this morning. Thinking of Tacoma.
Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Tacoma. Hope you're open again soon. God bless
Keep going, Andrew. Small businesses are the heart of Tacoma. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Awka!
hope things get better soon, Andrew. Small businesses are the heart of Tacoma. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Lagos.
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Tacoma.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
good luck, Andrew. Small businesses are the heart of Tacoma. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from São Paulo.
Sending strength. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Liverpool so I could bring a meal. Blessings!