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Start-up fund for Emily: reopening a tailoring shop after the demolition of the market

Emily lost three industrial sewing machines to the demolition of the market and needs $2,100 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

🇬🇧 Wales, United Kingdom1,547 views
Emily D. Dean
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Newport
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Newport. In April, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,100 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $380 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $600 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,120 Glad we found this place.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Carlo P. SalazarID verified

    thanks for sharing this, Emily. Hope this works out for you. Love from Mumbai.

    • Kayla BennettQuestion

      what's already covered and what's the $2,100 for?

      • Clinton M. Steyn

        Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Love from Bristol

        • Colleen L. Kenny

          Thinking of you, Emily. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Newport.

          • Gianna LambertID verified

            Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

            • Luna D. Luna

              Hope it all works out, Emily. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 27 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Bursa.

              • Cooper G. Holmes

                Looking forward to the next update. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

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