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Hudson needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop

Hudson lost a full set of tools to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,850 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom2,104 views
Hudson Stephens
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Sheffield
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Sheffield. In September, a long illness and repossession 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,850 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $2,350 • Initial stock: spare parts: $630 • Shop repairs and licensing: $610 • Working capital for the first month: $260 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Hudson

  1. We're at 44% thanks to 41 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Update from Sheffield: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($588 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Good luck. Thought of Hudson all day after reading this.”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Hudson all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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  • Kazuki Tatsuya Hara

    I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Atlanta

    • Venkatesh S. PanickerID verifiedPhoto verified

      Hope it all works out, Hudson. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 9 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Chennai

      • Akello Hellen Odhiambo

        thanks for sharing this, Hudson. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. Greetings from Dehiwala

        • Simiyu Simiyu UrassaPhoto verified

          Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Love from Uppsala.

          • Ariel Hadad

            Sending love, Hudson. Looking forward to the next update.

            • Sakshi R. BhavsarPhoto verified

              sending good thoughts, Hudson. Hope you get there. All the best

              • Hélène Léa Meyer

                Best of luck, Hudson. Small businesses are the heart of Sheffield. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Pretoria donated after I showed her your page.

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