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Back to business - Gaurav's comeback in Aurangabad

Gaurav has run a laundry service for twelve years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.

🇮🇳 Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India1,799 views
Gaurav S. Rathore
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Aurangabad
For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Aurangabad. In July, the demolition of the market took two washing machines and a dryer. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 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 $500 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $180 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $110 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $120 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Gaurav

  1. 66% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 28% funded and I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

  3. We're at 22% thanks to 6 of you. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Amaka Funmilayo Uzor

    Sending good thoughts, Gaurav. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Los Angeles

    • Sawsan Lubna Sarkis

      you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 36 people at work. God bless.

      • Mariko Yui Kojima

        You're not alone. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Birmingham

        • Martine Noémie Meunier

          Stay strong, Gaurav. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Aurangabad

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