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Help Manisha restart a bicycle repair shop in Mumbai after a break-in

Manisha lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $500 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India247 views
Manisha T. Jat
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Mumbai
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Mumbai. In August, a break-in took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $500 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $280 • Initial stock: spare parts: $85 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Working capital for the first month: $70 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Manisha

  1. Small update. $211 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Quick update: $120 raised so far (24%). I made the first payment toward initial stock: spare parts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 19% there. I made the first payment toward initial stock: spare parts. Thank you.

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  • Radha L. Arora

    Thinking of you, Manisha. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

    • Lerato G. PretoriusPhoto verified

      wishing you peace, Manisha. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

      • Gonzalo D. Paredes

        I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless.

        $221 raised of $500

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