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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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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
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You're not alone, Kadiatou. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
hope things get better soon, Kadiatou. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 21 people at work. Thinking of Nice
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kadiatou?
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.
Keep going, Kadiatou. Shared this with my family. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
so sorry you're going through this, Kadiatou. Small businesses are the heart of Nice. Hope you're open again soon. All the best
Take care, Kadiatou. I hope things turn around soon. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from New Delhi.
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.
thanks for sharing this, Kadiatou. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together.