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Baptiste needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Baptiste has run a bicycle repair shop for three years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $4,450 will put it back on its feet.
🇨🇦 Laval, Quebec, Canada611 views
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Laval. In November, the demolition of the market 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $4,450 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $2,750
• Initial stock: spare parts: $850
• Shop repairs and licensing: $370
• Working capital for the first month: $480
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Baptiste
Updates from Baptiste
Small update. $526 so far, the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.
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Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Madurai.
Hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.