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Start-up fund for Irfan: reopening a barbershop after a break-in

A barbershop in Jakarta needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a break-in.

🇮🇩 Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia1,018 views
Irfan Kurniawan
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Jakarta
For four years I have run a barbershop in Jakarta. In June, a break-in 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 4 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 $550 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $320 • Initial stock: supplies: $50 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $90 If you're reading this, thank you. - Irfan
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Irfan

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($370 in total) the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($173 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 19% thanks to 4 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Yasir Walid Qureshi

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from St. Petersburg.

    • Carter A. Gordon

      A colleague of mine might know someone for this in DKI Jakarta. I'll ask around and let you know!

      • Jules Étienne GuyotPhoto verified

        rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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