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Back to business - Douglas's comeback in Auckland
Douglas has run a barbershop for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,850 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a barbershop in Auckland. In January, a long illness and repossession took clippers, chairs and mirrors. 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,850 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,300
• Initial stock: supplies: $330
• Shop repairs and licensing: $540
• Working capital for the first month: $680
Thank you so much.
- Douglas
Updates from Douglas
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,426 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Auckland: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Auckland!
Thank you. If you're in Auckland I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
you're not alone, Douglas. Hope you get there
Wishing you peace, Douglas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Hubballi but we're thinking of you.
Small businesses are the heart of Auckland. Hope you're open again soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Belo Horizonte
thanks for sharing this, Douglas. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.