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Start-up fund for Kadiatou: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building

Kadiatou has run a barbershop for six years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,050 will put it back on its feet.

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Kadiatou Bintou Kouyaté
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For six years I have run a barbershop in Nice. In May, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, 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 $3,050 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,500 • Initial stock: supplies: $610 • Shop repairs and licensing: $480 • Working capital for the first month: $460 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Kadiatou
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Raymond Amponsah

    You're not alone, Kadiatou. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

    • Lubna Huda Ghanem

      hope things get better soon, Kadiatou. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 21 people at work. Thinking of Nice

      • Marilyn VasquezQuestion

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kadiatou?

        • Kadiatou Bintou KouyatéOwnerAnswer

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

      • Andrzej Damian Mazur

        Keep going, Kadiatou. Shared this with my family. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

        • Camila B. Robles

          so sorry you're going through this, Kadiatou. Small businesses are the heart of Nice. Hope you're open again soon. All the best

          • Manuela Bianca Andrade

            Take care, Kadiatou. I hope things turn around soon. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

            • Ingrid Maria Siqueira

              Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from New Delhi.

              • Bharath N. Raju

                Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Dwarka but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                • Kelvin Kojo Fuseini

                  thanks for sharing this, Kadiatou. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together.

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