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Start-up fund for Daniel: reopening a phone repair counter after floodwater
Daniel lost a soldering station and testing tools to floodwater and needs $400 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.
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For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Lagos. In September, 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 Thursday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $75
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $300
• Shop repairs and licensing: $25
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Daniel
Quick update: $18 raised so far (5%). I made the first payment toward initial stock: replacement parts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Daniel
Wanted to say thank you properly. 5% funded and the first invoice got paid this week. - Daniel
Quick update: $13 raised so far (3%). the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Rooting for you, Daniel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Thinking of you and your family, Daniel. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!
Thinking of you and your family, Daniel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.