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Start-up fund for Isabel: reopening a bicycle repair shop after the demolition of the market

A bicycle repair shop in Seville needs help replacing a full set of tools after the demolition of the market.

🇪🇸 Seville, Andalusia, Spain1,711 views
Isabel Escobar
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Seville
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Seville. In January, the demolition of the market took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $1,500 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $800 • Initial stock: spare parts: $300 • Shop repairs and licensing: $220 • Working capital for the first month: $180 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Isabel

  1. 26% there. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Thank you.

  2. Update from Seville: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 9% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.

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