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Back to business - Yves's comeback in Saint-Étienne
A bicycle repair shop in Saint-Étienne needs help replacing a full set of tools after floodwater.
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For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Saint-Étienne. In December, floodwater took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,600 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $2,250
• Initial stock: spare parts: $470
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $410
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Yves
Updates from Yves
Wanted to say thank you properly. 15% funded and I made the first payment toward replacing a full set of tools.
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thanks for sharing this, Yves. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Wishing you peace, Yves. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Saint-Étienne.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Los Angeles!
keep going, Yves. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Jacksonville
Sending strength, Yves. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Saint-Étienne.
Wishing you the best, Yves. Hope the shop reopens soon. Take care