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Back to business - Parker's comeback in San Antonio
A phone repair counter in San Antonio needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after the demolition of the market.
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For six years I have run a phone repair counter in San Antonio. In May, the demolition of the market took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $1,500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $630
• Shop repairs and licensing: $610
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $260
Thank you so much.
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Good luck, Parker. Small businesses are the heart of San Antonio. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Birmingham.
Keep going, Parker. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Londrina so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Oaxaca de Juárez!
hope it all works out. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of San Antonio.
sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless
Thanks for sharing this, Parker. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!