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Back to business - David's comeback in Bristol
David lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $3,200 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
🇬🇧 Bristol, England, United Kingdom735 views
For six years I have run a roadside café in Bristol. In December, the demolition of the market took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,200 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,050
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $400
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $280
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Wishing you the best, David. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Gujranwala this morning. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Bristol. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings
is there anything that isn't money that would help David?
Thank you. If you're in Bristol I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Sending love. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update.
looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Bristol
Hope things get better soon, David. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless!