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Start-up fund for Camila: reopening a phone repair counter after floodwater
A phone repair counter in Campinas needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after floodwater.
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For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Campinas. In February, floodwater took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $520
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $270
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $285
Thanks for reading all this.
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Sending strength, Camila. Hope you get there. Sent it to 19 people at work. Greetings from Saket
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 19 people at work. Blessings
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Campinas!
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a soldering station and testing tools, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.
Sending love, Camila. Hope you make a strong comeback. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
Hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Kampala.
Sending good thoughts, Camila. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Campinas
hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best