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Start-up fund for Devi: reopening a flower stall after a break-in
Devi lost display cabinets and a cooler to a break-in and needs $600 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
🇮🇳 Pune, Maharashtra, India1,418 views
For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Pune. In September, a break-in took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $280
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $110
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $120
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Devi
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Hope things get better soon, Devi. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care
sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.
sending love, Devi. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Devi. Shared this with my family.
Stay strong, Devi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Pune
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Keep going, Devi. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together.
thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Pune. Hope you're open again soon.