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Help Wayne restart a tailoring shop in Auckland after the demolition of the market

A tailoring shop in Auckland needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after the demolition of the market.

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Wayne N. Gregory
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Auckland
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Auckland. In January, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,150 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,750 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $580 • Shop repairs and licensing: $250 • Working capital for the first month: $570 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Wayne
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Shafiq Pavel Siddique

    Thinking of you and your family, Wayne. Shared this with my family. Love from Karachi.

    • Zahid Habib Rahman

      So sorry you're going through this, Wayne. Hope the shop reopens soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Lagos

      • Salma Runa Rahman

        you're not alone, Wayne. This could happen to any of us. Love from Gaziantep.

        • Yewande Folake Eze

          Wishing you the best, Wayne. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Gqeberha.

          • Upendo Sarah Opio

            thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

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