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Back to business - Umesh's comeback in Nashik
Umesh has run a roadside café for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a roadside café in Nashik. In August, a long illness and repossession took an espresso machine and grinder. 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 6 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $220
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $85
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $55
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Umesh
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“Hope things get better. Shared with friends too. - Orlando”
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“Get well soon. Small amount but sent with love. - Hialeah”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Umesh
It's all in the list in the story. replacing an espresso machine and grinder is the big one at $220, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best
sending good thoughts, Umesh. Shared it with a few friends.
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family!
Thinking of you, Umesh. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Durgapur this morning. Thinking of Nashik.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Umesh?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing an espresso machine and grinder, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.
Good luck, Umesh. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Nashik.
So sorry you're going through this, Umesh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings
Thinking of you, Umesh. Shared this with my family. Don't give up
Thinking of you and your family, Umesh. Your post was clear and honest