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Back to business - Miguel's comeback in Cali
Miguel has run a barbershop for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $650 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a barbershop in Cali. In August, the demolition of the market 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $650 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $220
• Initial stock: supplies: $175
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Working capital for the first month: $195
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Miguel
Updates from Miguel
Quick update: $125 raised so far (19%). the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($181). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
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“Only $56 but hope it helps. - Coventry”
- Nirali N. Gala 🇮🇳 · $100
“Keep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - Jalandhar”
- Geetha Menon 🇮🇳 · $25
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good luck, Miguel. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless
Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Limoges but we're thinking of you.
Wishing you peace, Miguel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Louisville.
Sending love, Miguel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Mar del Plata but we're thinking of you
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Port Harcourt.
Best of luck, Miguel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care
keep going, Miguel. Your post was clear and honest.
thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. Blessings.
small businesses are the heart of Cali. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together. God bless!