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Start-up fund for Chirag: reopening a barbershop after the demolition of the market

A barbershop in Pune needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after the demolition of the market.

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Chirag D. Bhatt
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Pune
For four years I have run a barbershop in Pune. In August, the demolition of the market took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, 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 $700 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $460 • Initial stock: supplies: $75 • Shop repairs and licensing: $80 • Working capital for the first month: $85 Thank you for reading my story. - Chirag
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Rizky Slamet Suharto

    Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 38 people at work!

    • Na-young Hye-won Hwang

      sending strength, Chirag. Your post was clear and honest. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

      • Mercy Yetunde Popoola

        hope it all works out, Chirag. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Pune.

        • Maryam Noor Cherif

          Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Heliopolis this morning!

          • Elijah H. Snyder

            Sending love, Chirag. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Bonny.

            • Scarlett A. WallacePhoto verified

              thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Envigado.

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