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Back to business - Benoît's comeback in Paris
A tailoring shop in Paris needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after floodwater.
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For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Paris. In June, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,650 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,350
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $610
• Shop repairs and licensing: $185
• Working capital for the first month: $505
I hope life is good to you.
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hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Paris.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Benoît?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing three industrial sewing machines, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.
hope you get there. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Leeds
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Paris.
Rooting for you, Benoît. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Paris
Thanks for sharing this, Benoît. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Paris.