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Iman needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter
Iman has run a phone repair counter for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,900 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a phone repair counter in Riyadh. In May, a fire in the building took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $1,900 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $880
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $360
• Shop repairs and licensing: $200
• Working capital for the first month: $460
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Iman
Update from Riyadh: the plan for initial stock: replacement parts is now scheduled. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Riyadh: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($192). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Iman
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a soldering station and testing tools is the biggest at $880. Fair thing to want to know.
Small businesses are the heart of Riyadh. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Riyadh.
thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Istanbul but we're thinking of you.
Stay strong. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Nagpur.