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Start-up fund for Camille: reopening a phone repair counter after a break-in

Camille has run a phone repair counter for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,200 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States1,376 views
Camille H. Alcantara
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Charlotte
For six years I have run a phone repair counter in Charlotte. In July, a break-in 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 Wednesday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,200 goes: • Initial stock: replacement parts: $480 • Working capital for the first month: $310 • Shop repairs and licensing: $410 Thanks for being kind about this. - Camille
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Camille

  1. Update from Charlotte: I made the first payment toward initial stock: replacement parts. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 7% funded and I made the first payment toward initial stock: replacement parts.

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  • Kemar M. Barrett

    Wishing you the best, Camille. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

    • Naveen G. OberoiPhoto verified

      Hope this works out for you. After 12 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

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