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Start-up fund for Beth: reopening a flower stall after a break-in
A flower stall in Auckland needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after a break-in.
🇳🇿 1075, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand2,864 views
For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Auckland. In August, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,400 goes:
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $680
• Shop repairs and licensing: $540
• Working capital for the first month: $180
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Beth
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Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Xalapa
praying for you, Beth. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Oakland
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Hamilton.
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Berlin.
keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Auckland. Hope you're open again soon. Wish I lived closer to Palermo so I could bring a meal.