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Back to business - Vrushali's comeback in Mumbai

Vrushali lost a freezer and scales to a long illness and repossession and needs $700 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Vrushali F. Sathe
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Mumbai
For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Mumbai. In June, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 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 $700 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $410 • Initial stock: the first catch: $100 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $100 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  1. 43% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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  • Patrícia Simone CamposQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Vrushali

    • Vrushali F. SatheOwnerAnswerID verified

      It's all in the list in the story. replacing a freezer and scales is the big one at $410, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.

  • Natalia H. Gutiérrez

    Stay strong, Vrushali. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Cần Thơ.

    • Nathaniel Raymond Kyei

      Small businesses are the heart of Mumbai. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care

      • Easton N. Edwards

        Praying for you, Vrushali. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Gazipur

        • Aisha Rima Taha

          Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best.

          • Guadalupe L. Ibáñez

            hope you get there. Greetings from Jeddah

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