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Back to business - Brian's comeback in Los Angeles
A phone repair counter in Los Angeles needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a break-in.
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For six years I have run a phone repair counter in Los Angeles. In March, a break-in 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,750 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,150
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $730
• Shop repairs and licensing: $400
• Working capital for the first month: $470
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Greetings from Johannesburg.
So sorry you're going through this, Brian. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from New Delhi.
you're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Nagpur.
Keep going, Brian. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Rooting for you, Brian. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.