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Back to business - Fredrik's comeback in Stockholm
Fredrik has run a sewing studio for three years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,850 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in Stockholm. In July, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $2,850 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $560
• Shop repairs and licensing: $510
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,780
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Fredrik
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Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Dortmund
Stay strong, Fredrik. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Fredrik?
Thank you. If you're in Stockholm I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
hope it all works out, Fredrik. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 37 people at work.
Hang in there, Fredrik. Hope this works out for you. Love from Dayton.
How is Fredrik doing now?
So sorry you're going through this, Fredrik. Your post was clear and honest. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Stockholm.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Fredrik.
Sure. The biggest one is working capital for the first month, $560. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.
rooting for you, Fredrik. Hope you get there. Blessings
You're not alone, Fredrik. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Fredrik. Small businesses are the heart of Stockholm. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Stockholm
Wishing you the best, Fredrik. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care!
sending good thoughts, Fredrik. Hope you get there. All the best.