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Back to business - Zola's comeback in Pretoria
Zola has run a barbershop for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a barbershop in Pretoria. In November, the demolition of the market took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $400 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $160
• Initial stock: supplies: $165
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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I hope things turn around soon. After 11 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Ubud.
Thinking of you and your family, Zola. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. I hope March is when things finally get easier.