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Back to business - Elaine's comeback in Uberlândia

Elaine lost a cutting table and overlocker to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $1,400 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Elaine Márcia Cunha
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Uberlândia
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Uberlândia. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 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 $1,400 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $700 • Initial stock: fabric: $300 • Shop repairs and licensing: $145 • Working capital for the first month: $255 Thank you so much. - Elaine
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Elaine all day after reading this. - Sacramento”

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  • Eugene LiQuestionPhoto verified

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Elaine

    • Elaine Márcia CunhaOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. replacing a cutting table and overlocker is the big one at $700, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Allan B. Uy

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 13 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Uberlândia.

    • Adhiambo Apio Waweru

      thinking of you and your family, Elaine. Your post was clear and honest. All the best

      • Clara Cox

        Thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Rawalpindi.

        • Bruno Barros

          keep going, Elaine. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Uberlândia

          • Lin Xiang Cai

            You're not alone, Elaine. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

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