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Help Janet restart a flower stall in Birmingham after a long illness and repossession
Janet lost display cabinets and a cooler to a long illness and repossession and needs $850 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
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For six years I have run a flower stall in Birmingham. In April, a long illness and repossession took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, 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 $850 goes:
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $280
• Working capital for the first month: $330
• Shop repairs and licensing: $240
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Janet
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So sorry you're going through this, Janet. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best
Wishing you the best, Janet. Small businesses are the heart of Birmingham. Hope you're open again soon. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Take care. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Janet. It takes guts to ask. Well done!
Sending strength, Janet. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Laredo.