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Back to business - Maurício's comeback in Juazeiro do Norte
Maurício lost a full set of tools to a long illness and repossession and needs $1,250 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
🇧🇷 Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil1,575 views
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Juazeiro do Norte. In May, a long illness and repossession took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $760
• Initial stock: spare parts: $180
• Shop repairs and licensing: $125
• Working capital for the first month: $185
Thank you for reading my story.
- Maurício
Updates from Maurício
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($331). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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“Hope things get better. Hope the August deadline works out. - New Delhi”
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Stay strong, Maurício. This could happen to any of us. Love from Jacksonville.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Juazeiro do Norte
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a full set of tools, advice is welcome too.
Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of Juazeiro do Norte. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.
Best of luck, Maurício. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Agra.
hang in there, Maurício. It takes guts to ask. Well done!