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Help Lucy restart a flower stall in Manchester after a break-in
Lucy has run a flower stall for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,300 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a flower stall in Manchester. In August, a break-in 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,300 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,000
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $800
• Shop repairs and licensing: $220
• Working capital for the first month: $280
Thank you for reading my story.
- Lucy
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Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 22 people at work.
Thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. Take care
Take care, Lucy. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless
Best of luck, Lucy. Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
rooting for you, Lucy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Thanks for sharing this, Lucy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope November is when things finally get easier
Hope it all works out, Lucy. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Manchester.
Hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Jakarta Barat