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Back to business - Rashmi's comeback in Siliguri
Rashmi lost three industrial sewing machines to a break-in and needs $400 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇮🇳 Siliguri, West Bengal, India1,261 views
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Siliguri. In August, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. 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 5 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 $400 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $260
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $35
Thanks for reading all this.
- Rashmi
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Stay strong, Rashmi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Blessings.