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Back to business - James's comeback in Los Angeles

James has run a sewing studio for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $4,000 will put it back on its feet.

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James E. Vance
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Los Angeles
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Los Angeles. In August, a long illness and repossession took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $4,000 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,450 • Initial stock: fabric: $680 • Shop repairs and licensing: $270 • Working capital for the first month: $600 With deep gratitude, James
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from James

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($135 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($314). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $472 raised so far (12%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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