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Help Julian restart a neighborhood bakery in Sydney after the demolition of the market

Julian has run a neighborhood bakery for four years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,700 will put it back on its feet.

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Julian G. Knight
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Sydney
For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Sydney. In August, the demolition of the market took a commercial oven. 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 8 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 $1,700 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $710 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $480 • Shop repairs and licensing: $510 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Julian
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Julian

  1. Thank you all. We're at 60% now ($1,013). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 31% now ($535). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

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  • Laura T. Díaz🇪🇸Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Cristiane Vanessa Soares

    Keep going, Julian. Hope the shop reopens soon. Take care.

    • Alyssa N. Ramirez

      Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Cox's Bazar so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Peoria.

      • Ismael R. Alcantara

        hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Love from Negombo.

        • Igor Soloviev

          Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

          • Ghassan Faisal Ismail

            Small businesses are the heart of Sydney. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.

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