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Help William restart a bicycle repair shop in Södertälje after the demolition of the market

William lost a full set of tools to the demolition of the market and needs $4,150 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

🇸🇪 Södertälje, Stockholm, Sweden2,891 views
William Mårtensson
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Södertälje
For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Södertälje. In April, the demolition of the market took a full set of tools. 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 $4,150 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $610 • Initial stock: spare parts: $550 • Replacing a full set of tools: $2,990 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Da-eun Hyun-ju Seo

    so sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. God bless.

    • William Prince Acheampong

      I hope things turn around soon. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Södertälje.

      • Elżbieta Barbara Jakubowski

        Best of luck, William. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

        • Amal Yasmin Ismail

          small businesses are the heart of Södertälje. Hope you're open again soon.

          • Ethan F. Mitchell

            Wishing you peace, William. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Saint-Étienne.

            • Jayden W. Andrews

              Praying for you. Hope you get there. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Mumbai.

              • Renata Viviane Mendes

                Take care, William. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

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