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Start-up fund for Dominik: reopening a fish stall after a storm that collapsed the roof

Dominik lost a freezer and scales to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,450 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Dominik Hahn
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Munich
For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Munich. In September, a storm that collapsed the roof took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 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 $3,450 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,200 • Initial stock: the first catch: $400 • Shop repairs and licensing: $490 • Working capital for the first month: $360 With deep gratitude, Dominik
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Dominik

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,072 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $1,421 raised so far (41%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($861). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Yetunde Amaka ShittuQuestionAddress verifiedPhoto verified

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dominik.

    • Dominik HahnOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a freezer and scales comes first ($2,200) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.

  • Ana Aline FonsecaPhoto verified

    hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up

    • Divya H. TiwariQuestion

      How is Dominik doing now?

      • Hyun-ju Su-bin Kwon

        Sending good thoughts, Dominik. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

        • Phương Liên Doan

          hang in there, Dominik. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care

          • Juma Kato MushiAddress verified

            Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Take care

            • Uche Tunde Nwachukwu

              Wishing you peace, Dominik. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Dwarka.

              • Taslima Maliha Ahmed

                So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope January is when things finally get easier

                $4,230.50 raised of $3,450

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