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Start-up fund for Fernanda: reopening a phone repair counter after a break-in

Fernanda lost a soldering station and testing tools to a break-in and needs $1,500 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.

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Fernanda E. Villalobos
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Guadalajara
For fifteen years I have run a phone repair counter in Guadalajara. In September, a break-in 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 Sunday, 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 $1,500 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $860 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $230 • Shop repairs and licensing: $180 • Working capital for the first month: $230 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Adrián N. Ramos

    hope things get better soon, Fernanda. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

    • Marcus Alvarez

      Wishing you peace, Fernanda. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Ciudad de México but we're thinking of you

      • Sharmila Puja MahmudPhoto verified

        Stay strong, Fernanda. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

        • Krishna S. Bajpai

          Thinking of you, Fernanda. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Cebu City but we're thinking of you. All the best.

          • Anisur Mizanur Bose

            Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Iztapalapa.

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