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Start-up fund for Brian: reopening a fish stall after a long illness and repossession
Brian has run a fish stall for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $1,900 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇧 Liverpool, England, United Kingdom2,080 views
For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Liverpool. In February, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 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 $1,900 goes:
• Initial stock: the first catch: $630
• Shop repairs and licensing: $165
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,105
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Liverpool
rooting for you, Brian. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. Greetings from Derry.
Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Liverpool.