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Start-up fund for Chukwuemeka: reopening a sewing studio after a long illness and repossession

Chukwuemeka has run a sewing studio for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $650 will put it back on its feet.

🇳🇬 Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria933 views
Chukwuemeka Chinedu Tijani
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Ibadan
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Ibadan. In April, a long illness and repossession took a cutting table and overlocker. 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 8 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 $650 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $390 • Initial stock: fabric: $45 • Shop repairs and licensing: $110 • Working capital for the first month: $105 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Brian W. Yang

    Hang in there, Chukwuemeka. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

    • Amber N. Kelley

      Praying for you, Chukwuemeka. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Pittsburgh.

      • Rohan S. Kothari

        Wishing you peace. Small businesses are the heart of Ibadan. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.

        • Easton H. Evans

          Keep going, Chukwuemeka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

          • Jamal Yusuf Hamid

            hope this works out for you. Sent it to 17 people at work. Blessings.

            • Amol B. Deshmukh

              Hang in there, Chukwuemeka. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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