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Back to business - Lily's comeback in Geelong
Lily has run a barbershop for four years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $3,250 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a barbershop in Geelong. In April, a long illness and repossession took clippers, chairs and mirrors. 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 8 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 $3,250 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,300
• Initial stock: supplies: $580
• Shop repairs and licensing: $660
• Working capital for the first month: $710
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Lily
61% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
Quick update: $1,725 raised so far (53%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($719). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Hope it all works out. Small businesses are the heart of Geelong. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up!
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lily.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors comes first ($1,300) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.
Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings!
keep going. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Sending love, Lily. Small businesses are the heart of Geelong. Hope you're open again soon. It's not much but it's yours
You're not alone, Lily. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
Sending love, Lily. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.