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Start-up fund for Erik: reopening a flower stall after floodwater
Erik lost display cabinets and a cooler to floodwater and needs $3,100 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
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For four years I have run a flower stall in Amsterdam. In March, floodwater took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,100 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,800
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $260
• Shop repairs and licensing: $570
• Working capital for the first month: $470
Thank you for reading my story.
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Sending good thoughts, Erik. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Amsterdam.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Dasmariñas this morning.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Erik
Replacing display cabinets and a cooler is $1,800 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.
Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Mumbai so I could bring a meal!
Thanks for sharing this, Erik. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Petrópolis.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning. Take care.
Sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out!
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Amsterdam.