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Help Manfred restart a barbershop in Berlin after floodwater

Manfred lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to floodwater and needs $3,650 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

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Manfred Luis Krause
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Berlin
For three years I have run a barbershop in Berlin. In August, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,650 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $200 • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $3,000 • Initial stock: supplies: $450 Thanks for reading all this. - Manfred
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Manfred

  1. Small update. $1,303 so far, I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,654 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Komal F. Anand

    Sending love, Manfred. Hope you make a strong comeback

    • Karolina Kubiak

      Thanks for sharing this, Manfred. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

      • Khalid Adel Mourad

        Sending love, Manfred. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

        • Nadia Anastasia Frolov

          Praying for you, Manfred. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

          • Saanvi Verma

            hang in there, Manfred. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

            • Lovely Rodriguez

              thinking of you, Manfred. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

              • Danjuma Nnamdi Hassan

                best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

                $4,077.50 raised of $3,650

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