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Start-up fund for Ethan: reopening a phone repair counter after floodwater
Ethan has run a phone repair counter for nine years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $1,900 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom1,157 views
For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Manchester. In January, floodwater took a soldering station and testing tools. 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 7 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 $1,900 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $940
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $390
• Working capital for the first month: $220
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Good luck, Ethan. Hope you make a strong comeback
Keep going. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Accra