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Start-up fund for Cora: reopening a barbershop after a break-in

A barbershop in Birmingham needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a break-in.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom2,072 views
Cora P. Lamb
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Birmingham
For three years I have run a barbershop in Birmingham. In August, a break-in took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,550 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,150 • Initial stock: supplies: $350 • Shop repairs and licensing: $460 • Working capital for the first month: $590 With deep gratitude, Cora
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Caio Carlos Nascimento🇧🇷Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Sneha N. Saxena

    Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

    • Sandra Georgina Acheampong

      wishing you the best. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings

      • Yasir Ali Baig

        rooting for you, Cora. Shared it with a few friends. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

        • Christopher James

          Sending strength, Cora. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from San Diego.

          • Verónica D. Cordero

            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. Love from Ciudad de México.

            • Elżbieta Emilia Marciniak

              Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

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