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Start-up fund for Asher: reopening a flower stall after a long illness and repossession
Asher lost display cabinets and a cooler to a long illness and repossession and needs $2,250 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
🇬🇧 Southampton, England, United Kingdom1,904 views
For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Southampton. In June, a long illness and repossession took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,250 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $920
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $440
• Shop repairs and licensing: $185
• Working capital for the first month: $705
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Asher
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Wishing you the best, Asher. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Ahmedabad.
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Take care!
Hope it all works out, Asher. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Stay strong, Asher. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless!
Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Onitsha.
sending love. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
So sorry you're going through this, Asher. This could happen to any of us. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Hang in there, Asher. Small businesses are the heart of Southampton. Hope you're open again soon
wishing you peace, Asher. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Southampton.
You're not alone. Small businesses are the heart of Southampton. Hope you're open again soon.
Hope it all works out, Asher. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
You're not alone, Asher. Hope the shop reopens soon. Sent it to 26 people at work. All the best.
You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Berlin so I could bring a meal
Praying for you, Asher. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings!
Wishing you the best, Asher. Your post was clear and honest. All the best!