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Start-up fund for Heather: reopening a phone repair counter after a long illness and repossession
A phone repair counter in Los Angeles needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a long illness and repossession.
🇺🇸 California, United States953 views
For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Los Angeles. In June, a long illness and repossession 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 Thursday, 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 $3,000 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,700
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $320
• Shop repairs and licensing: $320
• Working capital for the first month: $660
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Heather
Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($240). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Update from Los Angeles: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thinking of you and your family, Heather. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Rome.
thinking of you, Heather. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care