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Back to business - Leila's comeback in Riyadh

A laundry service in Riyadh needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a long illness and repossession.

🇸🇦 Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia3,097 views
Leila Rima Jaber
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Riyadh
For three years I have run a laundry service in Riyadh. In February, a long illness and repossession took two washing machines and a dryer. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $1,950 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,150 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $210 • Shop repairs and licensing: $210 • Working capital for the first month: $380 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Leila

  1. Thank you all. We're at 59% now ($1,151). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 40% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Leila

  3. Quick update: $637 raised so far (33%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Shinji Akira NakajimaID verified

    this could happen to any of us. I hope April is when things finally get easier

    • Paula Flores

      Best of luck, Leila. Hope you get there.

      • Joyce Cunningham

        Hope it all works out, Leila. Shared this with my family.

        • Vrushali Shah

          Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Lagos.

          • Sawsan Huda Mansour

            take care. Hope you get there. Greetings from Stuttgart.

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