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Start-up fund for Brian: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building
A barbershop in Bristol needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a fire in the building.
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For six years I have run a barbershop in Bristol. In June, 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,750 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,600
• Initial stock: supplies: $430
• Shop repairs and licensing: $250
• Working capital for the first month: $470
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Rooting for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Good luck, Brian. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Jerusalem.
Praying for you. Small businesses are the heart of Bristol. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
so sorry you're going through this, Brian. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Hope it all works out. Small businesses are the heart of Bristol. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!
So sorry you're going through this, Brian. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Brian. Small businesses are the heart of Bristol. Hope you're open again soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Bristol.
hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Bellevue.