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Back to business - Yiğit's comeback in Istanbul

Yiğit lost a full set of tools to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $800 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye1,250 views
Yiğit Gökhan Polat
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Istanbul
For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Istanbul. In April, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $800 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $470 • Initial stock: spare parts: $80 • Shop repairs and licensing: $130 • Working capital for the first month: $120 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Yiğit

  1. Small update. $583 so far, I made the first payment toward initial stock: spare parts.

  2. Update from Istanbul: the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $230 so far, I made the first payment toward initial stock: spare parts.

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  • Bruno F. NavarroQuestion

    How is Yiğit doing now?

    • Toàn Bình TaPhoto verified

      rooting for you, Yiğit. Hope the shop reopens soon.

      • Sabina Mousumi ChatterjeeQuestion

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

        • Yiğit Gökhan PolatOwnerAnswer

          Replacing a full set of tools is $470 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.

      • Theodore K. HarperPhoto verified

        Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Atlanta but we're thinking of you.

        • Tammy J. Jones

          Sending strength, Yiğit. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

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