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Start-up fund for Eda: reopening a flower stall after a break-in
Eda has run a flower stall for nine years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,000 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a flower stall in Antalya. In June, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,000 goes:
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $155
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $730
• Working capital for the first month: $115
Thank you for reading my story.
- Eda
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a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Antalya. I'll ask around and let you know.
I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Adama so I could bring a meal.
Thanks for sharing this, Eda. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Winnipeg.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Eda
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. initial stock: seasonal flowers comes first ($155) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Stay strong, Eda. Shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Warsaw.
rooting for you, Eda. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Eda. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Keep going, Eda. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Bang Khen.
Praying for you, Eda. Small businesses are the heart of Antalya. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 34 people at work. Thinking of Antalya
Sending good thoughts, Eda. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Birmingham donated after I showed her your page.
Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Pretoria but we're thinking of you. All the best