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Help Liam restart a barbershop in Aberdeen after a break-in
Liam has run a barbershop for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,900 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇧 Scotland, United Kingdom2,834 views
For twelve years I have run a barbershop in Aberdeen. In August, a break-in took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,900 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,550
• Initial stock: supplies: $460
• Shop repairs and licensing: $220
• Working capital for the first month: $670
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thinking of you, Liam. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Fresno.
I hope things turn around soon. After 7 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Ikeja.
I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Keep going, Liam. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 27 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Keep going. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Newport but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Sent it to 15 people at work.
Sending good thoughts, Liam. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Aberdeen.
So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.
Hope it all works out, Liam. This could happen to any of us.