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Back to business - Mai's comeback in Sakai
Mai has run a flower stall for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,050 will put it back on its feet.
🇯🇵 Sakai, Osaka, Japan1,566 views
For nine years I have run a flower stall in Sakai. In June, the demolition of the market took display cabinets and a cooler. 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 3 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 $2,050 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,100
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $480
• Shop repairs and licensing: $175
• Working capital for the first month: $295
I hope life is good to you.
- Mai
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Mai?
Thank you. If you're in Sakai I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Your post was clear and honest. Love from Toronto
Hang in there, Mai. Hope this works out for you
Sending love, Mai. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Lalitpur this morning.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Sakai
Keep going. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless.
Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Take care