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Back to business - Ivy's comeback in Adelaide
A flower stall in Adelaide needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after a break-in.
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For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Adelaide. In August, a break-in took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 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 $3,300 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $370
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $540
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,390
Thanks for reading all this.
- Ivy
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I hope things turn around soon. After 13 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Medellín
So sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Adelaide.
Sending good thoughts, Ivy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Adelaide
Thanks for sharing this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 26 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.
Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Pune.
Rooting for you, Ivy. Small businesses are the heart of Adelaide. Hope you're open again soon.
praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings
Good luck, Ivy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Badagry.