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Start-up fund for Alka: reopening a phone repair counter after a long illness and repossession
A phone repair counter in Saket needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a long illness and repossession.
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For twelve years I have run a phone repair counter in Saket. In August, a long illness and repossession 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $500 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $110
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $300
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Alka
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Thinking of you and your family, Alka. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Santarém so I could bring a meal.
sending love, Alka. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Sending good thoughts, Alka. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Saket.
Thinking of you, Alka. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Alka. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.