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Siti needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Siti lost a full set of tools to a long illness and repossession and needs $350 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
🇮🇩 Central Java, Indonesia1,676 views
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Semarang. In August, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $350 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $195
• Working capital for the first month: $105
• Initial stock: spare parts: $50
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Siti
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Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Take care, Siti. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Semarang. Hope you're open again soon.
Hope things get better soon. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Abuja so I could bring a meal.
Wishing you the best, Siti. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up.