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Krishnan needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter

A phone repair counter in Mangaluru needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after the demolition of the market.

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Krishnan D. Chettiar
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Mangaluru
For twelve years I have run a phone repair counter in Mangaluru. In February, the demolition of the market 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $300 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $95 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $140 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Krishnan

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 97% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 25% funded and the plan for initial stock: replacement parts is now scheduled.

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  • Kioko Ssebuliba MachariaQuestionID verified

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Krishnan.

    • Krishnan D. ChettiarOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. working capital for the first month is the biggest at $95. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Shirin Rubina Molla

    Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Santos.

    • Amelia N. WardQuestion

      how is Krishnan doing now?

      • Gonzalo B. Quintero

        Small businesses are the heart of Mangaluru. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up

        • Obinna Ikenna Salami

          Take care, Krishnan. Hope you make a strong comeback.

          • Cesar R. Alcantara

            Stay strong, Krishnan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care

            • Nicolas Marc Marie

              Hope it all works out, Krishnan. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Laredo

              • Manisha Januka Limbu

                I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

                • Sebastián H. Torres

                  Good luck, Krishnan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out

                  • John T. Merritt

                    Praying for you, Krishnan. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

                    • Ellie N. Montgomery

                      Thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Mangaluru. Hope you're open again soon.

                      • Leo H. Morgan

                        Hang in there, Krishnan. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together.

                        • Raquel Carolina Freitas

                          everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Thessaloniki.

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