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Back to business - Simon's comeback in Duisburg
A tailoring shop in Duisburg needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a long illness and repossession.
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For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Duisburg. In June, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,500 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,850
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $740
• Shop repairs and licensing: $400
• Working capital for the first month: $510
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Simon
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take care. Your post was clear and honest. After 8 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best
Hope it all works out, Simon. Small businesses are the heart of Duisburg. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. Blessings
Sending good thoughts, Simon. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Simon. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Leeds.
Take care, Simon. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Wishing you peace, Simon. Small businesses are the heart of Duisburg. Hope you're open again soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Love from Dwarka
Wishing you peace, Simon. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Bekasi so I could bring a meal.
wishing you the best, Simon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up