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Help Xolani restart a bicycle repair shop in Stellenbosch after the demolition of the market
A bicycle repair shop in Stellenbosch needs help replacing a full set of tools after the demolition of the market.
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For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Stellenbosch. In July, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $850 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $370
• Initial stock: spare parts: $175
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $210
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Xolani
Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($198). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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hope it all works out, Xolani. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Zanzibar City.
sending strength, Xolani. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Santarém so I could bring a meal.
Thinking of you and your family, Xolani. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Augusta.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Xolani.
Replacing a full set of tools is $370 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.
thinking of you, Xolani. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Stellenbosch.
thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Greetings from Kanpur.
Keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless
hang in there, Xolani. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Stellenbosch.
So sorry you're going through this, Xolani. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 26 people at work. Love from Mapo.
so sorry you're going through this, Xolani. Hope this works out for you. Take care