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Start-up fund for Giorgio: reopening a barbershop after the demolition of the market
Giorgio has run a barbershop for twelve years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,850 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇹 Venice, Veneto, Italy845 views
For twelve years I have run a barbershop in Venice. In July, the demolition of the market took clippers, chairs and mirrors. 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,850 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $750
• Initial stock: supplies: $550
• Shop repairs and licensing: $280
• Working capital for the first month: $270
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Giorgio
Updates from Giorgio
Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($321). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
15% there. the plan for initial stock: supplies is now scheduled. Thank you.
Update from Venice: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Giorgio
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors comes first ($750) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Venice.
Hang in there, Giorgio. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Bogor
Sending good thoughts, Giorgio. Small businesses are the heart of Venice. Hope you're open again soon.
Sending strength, Giorgio. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Thane.
Hang in there, Giorgio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Sandton
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.