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Back to business - Mukesh's comeback in Muzaffarpur

Mukesh has run a bicycle repair shop for nine years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $550 will put it back on its feet.

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Mukesh W. Khanna
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Muzaffarpur
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Muzaffarpur. In April, a break-in took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $550 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $300 • Initial stock: spare parts: $135 • Shop repairs and licensing: $40 • Working capital for the first month: $75 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Mukesh
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Mukesh

  1. We're at 77% thanks to 9 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 49% now ($272). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled.

  3. Small update. $200 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Richard Dennis NkrumahQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Muzaffarpur.

    • Mukesh W. KhannaOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Muzaffarpur I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Obinna Dayo Falana

    Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Bacolod

    • Fabiana Letícia Castro

      Praying for you, Mukesh. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

      $563 raised of $550

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