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Back to business - Fernanda's comeback in Buenos Aires

Fernanda has run a sewing studio for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $950 will put it back on its feet.

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Fernanda W. Moreno
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Buenos Aires
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Buenos Aires. In July, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $950 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $590 • Initial stock: fabric: $150 • Shop repairs and licensing: $125 • Working capital for the first month: $85 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Fernanda
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Fernanda all day after reading this.”

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  • Lilian Ronke Coker

    So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Buenos Aires.

    • Akello Fatuma Mollel

      Thinking of you and your family, Fernanda. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care

      • Mutua Simiyu SsebulibaPhoto verified

        So sorry you're going through this, Fernanda. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

        • José J. Villalobos

          Hope it all works out, Fernanda. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

          • Irene Ofori

            sending good thoughts, Fernanda. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

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