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Start-up fund for Ezekiel: reopening a phone repair counter after the demolition of the market
Ezekiel has run a phone repair counter for three years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $3,550 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 33663, Tampa, Florida, United States2,335 views
For three years I have run a phone repair counter in Tampa. In May, the demolition of the market 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 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 $3,550 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,200
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $540
• Shop repairs and licensing: $260
• Working capital for the first month: $550
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Hope it all works out, Ezekiel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Good luck, Ezekiel. Shared this with my family. After 23 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Greetings from Mecca
Thinking of you and your family, Ezekiel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Ezekiel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Lagos
Sending strength. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Mombasa.
Hope you get there. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Love from Petrópolis.
Take care. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected