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Start-up fund for Amparo: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in

A bicycle repair shop in Knoxville needs help replacing a full set of tools after a break-in.

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Amparo W. Gómez
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Knoxville
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Knoxville. In August, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,750 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,050 • Initial stock: spare parts: $800 • Shop repairs and licensing: $630 • Working capital for the first month: $270 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Amparo
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Amparo

  1. We're at 51% thanks to 39 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 43% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

  3. 23% there. the plan for initial stock: spare parts is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Fitria Elsa Halim

    Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Durban so I could bring a meal. Take care.

    • Apio Jepkoech MushiQuestionID verified

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

      • Amparo W. GómezOwnerAnswer

        Replacing a full set of tools is $1,050 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.

    • Jewel Asif Bose

      Wishing you the best, Amparo. Small businesses are the heart of Knoxville. Hope you're open again soon. All the best

      • Uma SrinivasanQuestion

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Amparo?

        • Amparo W. GómezOwnerAnswer

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a full set of tools, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.

      • Gökhan Cem Çiftçi

        Praying for you, Amparo. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Knoxville

        • Milena Grigoriev

          hope it all works out, Amparo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Knoxville.

          • Hayato Kenji Sugawara

            Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

            $2,821.50 raised of $2,750

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