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Back to business - Sibel's comeback in Berlin

Sibel has run a flower stall for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $2,500 will put it back on its feet.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany827 views
Sibel Arslan
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Berlin
For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Berlin. In October, a fire in the building took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,500 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,200 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $520 • Shop repairs and licensing: $440 • Working capital for the first month: $340 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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  • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Berlin!

    • I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

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