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Start-up fund for Annabelle: reopening a flower stall after a break-in
A flower stall in Brampton needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after a break-in.
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For four years I have run a flower stall in Brampton. In September, a break-in took display cabinets and a cooler. 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 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 $3,100 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,750
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $330
• Shop repairs and licensing: $460
• Working capital for the first month: $560
Thanks for reading all this.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Annabelle
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing display cabinets and a cooler comes first ($1,750) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Hang in there, Annabelle. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Brampton
Thank you. If you're in Brampton I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Rooting for you, Annabelle. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Take care, Annabelle. Shared it with a few friends. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Rooting for you, Annabelle. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Warsaw
Thinking of you, Annabelle. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Brampton
Wishing you the best, Annabelle. Small businesses are the heart of Brampton. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care