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Start-up fund for Ashok: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in
Ashok lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $550 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Coimbatore. In November, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $550 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $340
• Initial stock: spare parts: $40
• Shop repairs and licensing: $45
• Working capital for the first month: $125
With deep gratitude,
Ashok
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Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Johannesburg donated after I showed her your page.
stay strong, Ashok. Small businesses are the heart of Coimbatore. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Stockholm.
Hope things get better soon, Ashok. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
Take care, Ashok. Small businesses are the heart of Coimbatore. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Rooting for you, Ashok. Looking forward to the next update. God bless
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Recife.
Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Jabalpur.
Best of luck. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Rome
Take care, Ashok. Hope the shop reopens soon