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Start-up fund for Frank: reopening a small grocery stall after floodwater
Frank has run a small grocery stall for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $2,850 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Bellevue. In September, floodwater took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,850 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,350
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $540
• Shop repairs and licensing: $510
• Working capital for the first month: $450
Thanks for reading all this.
- Frank
Updates from Frank
Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($111). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward replacing a cold-storage unit.
2% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.
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Keep going, Frank. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Any update on how things are going in Bellevue?
hope you get there. I hope January is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Bellevue. Hope you're open again soon.