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Help Jiro restart a barbershop in Shinjuku after a long illness and repossession

Jiro lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a long illness and repossession and needs $1,400 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

🇯🇵 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan896 views
Jiro Taiga Maeda
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Shinjuku
For six years I have run a barbershop in Shinjuku. In August, a long illness and repossession took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $1,400 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $920 • Shop repairs and licensing: $145 • Working capital for the first month: $335 With deep gratitude, Jiro
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Jiro

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($295 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $360 so far, we've started the first stage.

  3. 8% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Aisha Omolara Mba

    Sending strength, Jiro. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Kasarani.

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