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Help Sophie restart a laundry service in Aberdeen after a break-in
Sophie lost two washing machines and a dryer to a break-in and needs $3,150 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇬🇧 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom2,698 views
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Aberdeen. In January, a break-in took two washing machines and a dryer. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,150 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,000
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $390
• Shop repairs and licensing: $440
• Working capital for the first month: $320
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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take care. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Birmingham
thinking of you, Sophie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best!
Thanks for sharing this, Sophie. Small businesses are the heart of Aberdeen. Hope you're open again soon. I hope May is when things finally get easier
You're not alone, Sophie. Your post was clear and honest.
You're not alone. Small businesses are the heart of Aberdeen. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Sacramento.