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

Sadie has run a bicycle repair shop for four years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $4,650 will put it back on its feet.

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Sadie E. Vasquez
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London
For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in London. In December, 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $4,650 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $3,000 • Initial stock: spare parts: $570 • Shop repairs and licensing: $390 • Working capital for the first month: $690 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Sadie
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Susana H. Guerrero

    you're not alone, Sadie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Kharkiv.

    • Karin Blomqvist

      sending good thoughts, Sadie. This could happen to any of us. Love from Cape Coast.

      • Chanida Eiamsa-ardPhoto verified

        Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Saket this morning.

        • José D. GuzmánPhoto verified

          Thanks for sharing this, Sadie. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

          • Aylin Rabia Keskin

            Hang in there, Sadie. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of London

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