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Back to business - Bruno's comeback in Naples
Bruno lost an espresso machine and grinder to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $2,300 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a roadside café in Naples. In September, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,300 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,550
• Shop repairs and licensing: $270
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $480
Thank you so much.
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“My mother told me about this one. - Laredo”
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small businesses are the heart of Naples. Hope you're open again soon.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Bruno
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing an espresso machine and grinder comes first ($1,550) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.
Wishing you peace, Bruno. Shared this with my family.
Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Love from Mannheim
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Naples
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing an espresso machine and grinder, advice is welcome too. Good question.
wishing you peace, Bruno. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
Hang in there, Bruno. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Jaipur so I could bring a meal. Take care
you're not alone, Bruno. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings
Hope things get better soon, Bruno. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Mumbai.
take care, Bruno. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Cần Thơ.
Stay strong, Bruno. Small businesses are the heart of Naples. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Kingston.
Hope things get better soon, Bruno. Hope the shop reopens soon. Sent it to 7 people at work. Blessings
Sending strength, Bruno. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Praying for you, Bruno. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Sending love, Bruno. Your post was clear and honest. All the best
sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Naples.
Keep going, Bruno. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Naples
Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
Rooting for you, Bruno. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Best of luck, Bruno. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Bruno. Small businesses are the heart of Naples. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
thanks for sharing this, Bruno. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
Thinking of you, Bruno. Hope you make a strong comeback.
hope it all works out, Bruno. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
good luck, Bruno. Shared this with my family. Don't give up.