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A sewing studio in Wellington needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a break-in.

🇳🇿 6031, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand2,656 views
Joseph P. Hernandez
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Wellington
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Wellington. In June, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $2,900 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,300 • Initial stock: fabric: $800 • Shop repairs and licensing: $280 • Working capital for the first month: $520 Thank you for reading my story.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Bo-ra Hyun-ju Seo

    you're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

    • Fabiana Valentina Batista

      Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Take care

      • Luigi Colombo

        Small businesses are the heart of Wellington. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Wellington.

        • Aarti C. Gokhale

          Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Wellington.

          • Ayesha Lipi Miah

            Hope things get better soon, Joseph. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Brampton.

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