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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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Lily D. Nichols
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Geelong
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

  1. 61% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

      • Lily D. NicholsOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        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.

        • Ángel CortésPhoto verified

          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.

              $3,847 raised of $3,250

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