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Bruno needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

Bruno has run a tailoring shop for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $850 will put it back on its feet.

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina1,834 views
Bruno J. Romero
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Buenos Aires
For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Buenos Aires. In September, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. 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 10 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 $850 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $460 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $130 • Shop repairs and licensing: $145 • Working capital for the first month: $115 If you're reading this, thank you. - Bruno
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Bruno

  1. Quick update: $219 raised so far (26%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 84% now ($712). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Small update. $477 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Bruno all day after reading this. - Liverpool”

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  • Brett R. Pillay

    Keep going, Bruno. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • Andrés N. Guerrero

      Stay strong, Bruno. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out

      • Sergio T. Núñez

        Sending strength, Bruno. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Baton Rouge.

        • Ebba Berg

          Hang in there, Bruno. Your post was clear and honest.

          • Vino Candra Halim

            You're not alone, Bruno. Looking forward to the next update.

            • Tithi Shahana Khan

              So sorry you're going through this, Bruno. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Blessings

              • Habib Faruk Siddique

                It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Kyiv so I could bring a meal

                $1,068.50 raised of $850

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