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Back to business - Ika's comeback in Jakarta
Ika lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a long illness and repossession and needs $600 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
🇮🇩 Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia1,468 views
For twelve years I have run a barbershop in Jakarta. In June, a long illness and repossession took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $300
• Initial stock: supplies: $85
• Shop repairs and licensing: $105
• Working capital for the first month: $110
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Ika
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- Dolores G. Hernández 🇺🇸 · $5
- Jameson C. Peters 🇺🇸 · $20
- Sofía E. Santos 🇦🇷 · $50
- Anonymous 🇸🇪 · $10
- Ruth T. Vazquez 🇺🇸 · $100
- Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $20
“You got this. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - İzmir”
- Yaowalak Jiraporn Buranasiri 🇹🇭 · $50
- Rey Lacson 🇵🇭 · $25
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20
“Every little bit. My mother told me about this one. - Prayagraj”
- Isaac Vincent Abdul 🇬🇭 · $5
“Hope things get better. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Kumasi”
- Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $30
- Lộc Tuấn Mai 🇻🇳 · $10
- Madhuri E. Kale 🇮🇳 · $50
“Hang in there. Thought of Ika all day after reading this.”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $17
- Dua Sana Qazi 🇵🇰 · $59
“Only $59 but hope it helps. - Lahore”
- Ángel J. Rivera 🇦🇷 · $31.50
- Javier T. Ávila 🇪🇸 · $25
“You got this. Shared with friends too. - Tarragona”
- Omer Bilal Yousafzai 🇵🇰 · $75
“You got this. Hope the September deadline works out. - Gujranwala”
- Héctor T. Velasco 🇪🇸 · $20
- Gabriel S. Yang 🇺🇸 · $5
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Praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Take care, Ika. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ika
Thinking of you and your family, Ika. Hope this works out for you.
Small businesses are the heart of Jakarta. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Houston
how is Ika doing now?
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Jakarta.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Ika?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
So sorry you're going through this, Ika. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 15 people at work. Greetings from Embakasi.
So sorry you're going through this, Ika. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Quetta!
Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!