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Start-up fund for Eun-ji: reopening a tailoring shop after a break-in

A tailoring shop in Seoul needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.

🇰🇷 South Korea1,153 views
Eun-ji Yun-seo Bae
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Seoul
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Seoul. In August, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,250 goes: • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $280 • Shop repairs and licensing: $310 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,660 If you're reading this, thank you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  1. Small update. $579 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Pilar C. Santos

    Sending love, Eun-ji. Your post was clear and honest.

    • Sita R. Dhawan

      Keep going, Eun-ji. Hope you get there. Love from Düsseldorf

      • Joseph Powers

        Hope things get better soon, Eun-ji. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Khulna

        • Magdalena Wróblewski

          Hope the shop reopens soon. Sent it to 28 people at work. Blessings

          • Enrique K. Galindo

            Good luck, Eun-ji. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

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