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

Pierre has run a bicycle repair shop for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,850 will put it back on its feet.

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Pierre Henry
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Marseille
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Marseille. In January, a break-in 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 2 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 $2,850 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $230 • Initial stock: spare parts: $690 • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,930 If you're reading this, thank you. - Pierre
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Pierre

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and the plan for initial stock: spare parts is now scheduled.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 14% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Quick update: $201 raised so far (7%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Susanne Lea Vogt

    Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

    • Cristina F. MontesQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Pierre.

      • Pierre HenryOwnerAnswerID verified

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. working capital for the first month is the biggest at $230. Happy to explain more.

    • Lucky Uche Balogun

      Praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 38 people at work.

      • Renata Escobar

        Hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Obuasi

        • Wagner Flávio Pacheco

          Good luck, Pierre. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 12 people at work. God bless

          • Larissa Maria Freitas

            Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

            $1,044.50 raised of $2,850

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