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Back to business - Yakubu's comeback in Onitsha
Yakubu has run a sewing studio for four years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $550 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a sewing studio in Onitsha. In June, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 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 $550 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $330
• Initial stock: fabric: $80
• Shop repairs and licensing: $65
• Working capital for the first month: $75
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Yakubu
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“Stay strong. Thought of Yakubu all day after reading this. - Aurangabad”
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I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 13 people at work. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Yakubu. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from London
wishing you peace, Yakubu. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Tarragona.
Wishing you peace. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Keep going. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yakubu
Sure. The biggest one is replacing a cutting table and overlocker, $330. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.
This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Love from Kasarani.
Thanks for sharing this, Yakubu. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Ballarat
Take care, Yakubu. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Cincinnati but we're thinking of you. All the best
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Sydney.
Hope you get there. My neighbor in Austin donated after I showed her your page.