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Back to business - Todd's comeback in Auckland
Todd lost three industrial sewing machines to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $1,250 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇳🇿 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand2,268 views
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Auckland. In March, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,250 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $630
• Shop repairs and licensing: $195
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $425
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Todd
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Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Auckland. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Sheffield.
Praying for you, Todd. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Todd. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Aurora.
Sending love, Todd. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Savannah.
Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Love from Thane