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Back to business - Ingrid's comeback in Utrecht
A flower stall in Utrecht needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after the demolition of the market.
🇳🇱 Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands3,313 views
For four years I have run a flower stall in Utrecht. In July, the demolition of the market took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,200 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,900
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $340
• Shop repairs and licensing: $600
• Working capital for the first month: $360
I hope life is good to you.
- Ingrid
Updates from Ingrid
We're at 43% thanks to 49 of you. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. More news soon.
Small update. $306 so far, the plan for replacing display cabinets and a cooler is now scheduled.
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Take care. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Luxor.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ingrid
Replacing display cabinets and a cooler is $1,900 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.
Good luck, Ingrid. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from San Antonio.
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Utrecht. I'll ask around and let you know.
Hope it all works out, Ingrid. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Utrecht.
Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Mombasa
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Utrecht.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing display cabinets and a cooler, advice is welcome too. Good question.
Rooting for you, Ingrid. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Utrecht.
You're not alone, Ingrid. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Badagry
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Good luck, Ingrid. Shared it with a few friends. After 10 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings.
Sending love, Ingrid. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Hope it all works out, Ingrid. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Springfield.
Stay strong, Ingrid. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Thanks for sharing this, Ingrid. Shared this with my family. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Looking forward to the next update. Love from Pune!
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Charlotte this morning. Love from Charlotte.
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Utrecht. I'll ask around and let you know!