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Start-up fund for Bernd: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a fire in the building
A bicycle repair shop in Munich needs help replacing a full set of tools after a fire in the building.
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For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Munich. In April, a fire in the building took a full set of 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 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 $1,100 goes:
• Initial stock: spare parts: $460
• Shop repairs and licensing: $380
• Working capital for the first month: $260
I hope life is good to you.
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“Happy to help. Thought of Bernd all day after reading this. - Milan”
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“Hope it all works out. Thought of Bernd all day after reading this. - San Jose”
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“God bless. Thought of Bernd all day after reading this. - Ikeja”
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Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Munich.
Good luck, Bernd. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.
Wishing you the best, Bernd. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Toronto.
rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Love from Entebbe.
Wishing you peace, Bernd. Small businesses are the heart of Munich. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Ikeja donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
You're not alone, Bernd. Looking forward to the next update.
Hang in there, Bernd. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending good thoughts, Bernd. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best
So sorry you're going through this, Bernd. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Bernd. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Jakarta Selatan
Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
hang in there, Bernd. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Thanks for sharing this, Bernd. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Bernd. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Hang in there, Bernd. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
Stay strong, Bernd. Hope this works out for you. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Wishing you the best, Bernd. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.