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Back to business - Idowu's comeback in Port Harcourt

Idowu has run a bicycle repair shop for nine years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.

🇳🇬 Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria358 views
Idowu Modupe Oladipo
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Port Harcourt
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Port Harcourt. In August, a long illness and repossession took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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: • Working capital for the first month: $95 • Initial stock: spare parts: $65 • Replacing a full set of tools: $340 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Idowu
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Raymond M. Espinoza🇺🇸Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Waleed Sami Habib🇺🇸Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Masud Dipu Ahmed🇧🇩Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Anand E. Negi

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Lahore.

    • Subash Ramesh Regmi

      This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Anaheim this morning. Take care.

      • Dorcas Neema Urassa

        Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Port Harcourt. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Red Deer.

        • Tareq Hridoy RoyQuestion

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

          • Dinesh P. Chaturvedi

            Hope you make a strong comeback. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

            • Amira Metwally

              Stay strong. Hope you get there. After 16 years in logistics I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

              • Thilini Yapa

                Thinking of you, Idowu. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Los Angeles

                • Sapna K. Dhawan

                  hang in there, Idowu. I hope things turn around soon

                  • Edoardo Tommaso Rizzi

                    Thinking of you and your family, Idowu. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from León.

                    • Mythili W. Anand

                      thinking of you and your family, Idowu. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Las Cruces

                      • Manisha Dhawan

                        Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Port Harcourt.

                        • Sipho W. Isaacs

                          Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                          • Okta Indah PrasetyoID verified

                            Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Love from San Diego.

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