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Start-up fund for Alexandre: reopening a bicycle repair shop after the demolition of the market
Alexandre has run a bicycle repair shop for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.
🇧🇷 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil676 views
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Niterói. In June, the demolition of the market 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $330
• Working capital for the first month: $195
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Alexandre
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wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 34 people at work. God bless
Keep going, Alexandre. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you.
So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Niterói.