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Back to business - Douglas's comeback in Los Angeles

Douglas has run a flower stall for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,650 will put it back on its feet.

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Douglas C. Contreras

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Los Angeles

For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Los Angeles. In July, a long illness and repossession took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 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 display cabinets and a cooler: $1,350 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $700 • Working capital for the first month: $600 If you're reading this, thank you. - Douglas

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