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Start-up fund for Beth: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building

Beth has run a barbershop for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $2,550 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States2,278 views
Beth Baker
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Sacramento
For nine years I have run a barbershop in Sacramento. In August, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,550 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,100 • Initial stock: supplies: $460 • Shop repairs and licensing: $330 • Working capital for the first month: $660 Thank you for reading my story.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Beth

  1. We're at 12% thanks to 17 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($117 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “All the best. Thought of Beth all day after reading this. - Warren”

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    “Stay strong. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Berlin”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope the November deadline works out. - Athens”

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    “Stay strong. Shared with friends too. - Depok”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope you get the rest soon. - Athens”

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  • Auma Hellen KipchogePhoto verified

    So sorry you're going through this, Beth. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Kota this morning. Blessings!

    • Niall Doyle

      Wishing you the best, Beth. Small businesses are the heart of Sacramento. Hope you're open again soon.

      • Malathi A. Acharya

        good luck, Beth. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Corpus Christi.

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