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Help Courtney restart a sewing studio in London after the demolition of the market

Courtney has run a sewing studio for three years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $3,100 will put it back on its feet.

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Courtney A. Harris
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in London. In April, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,100 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,600 • Initial stock: fabric: $650 • Shop repairs and licensing: $470 • Working capital for the first month: $380 I hope life is good to you. - Courtney
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Courtney

  1. Thank you all. We're at 67% now ($2,081). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. We're at 35% thanks to 26 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Update from London: I made the first payment toward replacing a cutting table and overlocker. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Courtney

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  • Jackson F. Brooks

    So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Port Harcourt.

    • Rani J. Yadav

      rooting for you, Courtney. Your post was clear and honest.

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