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Back to business - Lillian's comeback in Fayetteville

A roadside café in Fayetteville needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after the demolition of the market.

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Lillian H. Barker
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Fayetteville
For nine years I have run a roadside café in Fayetteville. In December, the demolition of the market took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,400 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $710 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $420 • Shop repairs and licensing: $270 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Lillian
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Lillian

  1. Quick update: $50 raised so far (4%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($30 in total) the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. 1% there. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Thank you.

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