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Back to business - Liliana's comeback in Los Angeles
Liliana has run a phone repair counter for nine years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,550 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Los Angeles. In March, a break-in took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,550 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,350
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $470
• Shop repairs and licensing: $330
• Working capital for the first month: $400
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Liliana
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Hang in there, Liliana. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Keep going, Liliana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Toronto but we're thinking of you.
You're not alone, Liliana. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update.
Thinking of you, Liliana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Los Angeles