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Start-up fund for Jack: reopening a phone repair counter after a storm that collapsed the roof
Jack lost a soldering station and testing tools to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $2,200 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.
🇬🇧 Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom1,841 views
For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Dundee. In October, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 3 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 $2,200 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,100
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $390
• Shop repairs and licensing: $220
• Working capital for the first month: $490
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Jack
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So sorry you're going through this, Jack. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless
looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings
thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Jack. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.