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Start-up fund for Justyna: reopening a barbershop after floodwater
A barbershop in Aberdeen needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after floodwater.
🇬🇧 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom4,094 views
For six years I have run a barbershop in Aberdeen. In February, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,550 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $620
• Initial stock: supplies: $510
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,420
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Justyna
Updates from Justyna
We're at 53% thanks to 40 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Small update. $1,614 so far, we've started the first stage.
Small update. $823 so far, I made the first payment toward replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors.
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You're not alone, Justyna. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless.
Best of luck, Justyna. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out
sending strength, Justyna. Hope you get there
Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Aberdeen. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
take care. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.