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Douglas needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café

Douglas has run a roadside café for nine years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,300 will put it back on its feet.

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Douglas Spencer
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London
For nine years I have run a roadside café in London. In December, a storm that collapsed the roof took an espresso machine and grinder. 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 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 $2,300 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $830 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $490 • Shop repairs and licensing: $490 • Working capital for the first month: $490 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Douglas
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Kwadwo Kwame Agyeman

    Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of London

    • Nadeem Hassan Raza

      Praying for you, Douglas. Hope you get there. Greetings from Barranquilla.

      • Carmela B. AguilarPhoto verified

        So sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Ho.

        • Vishal G. Tripathi

          Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 39 people at work. Blessings.

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