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Start-up fund for Karthik: reopening a barbershop after the demolition of the market
Karthik has run a barbershop for fifteen years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $650 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇳 New Delhi, Delhi, India1,131 views
For fifteen years I have run a barbershop in New Delhi. In July, the demolition of the market 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $650 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $430
• Initial stock: supplies: $50
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $75
Thank you so much.
- Karthik
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- Charmaine K. Mabini 🇵🇭 · $100
“Good luck. I'm in Bacoor, thinking of you.”
- Theodore G. Simmons 🇺🇸 · $72
“Hope this helps. Thought of Karthik all day after reading this.”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Karthik
Sure. The biggest one is replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors, $430. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.
Thinking of you, Karthik. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Vadodara donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Mangaluru but we're thinking of you.
hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of New Delhi
good luck, Karthik. Small businesses are the heart of New Delhi. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Karthik. I hope things turn around soon. After 25 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Cairo.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Karthik?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors, advice is welcome too.
Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Sacramento so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Cardiff.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of New Delhi!
You're not alone, Karthik. Hope the shop reopens soon. Sent it to 17 people at work. God bless.
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
sending good thoughts, Karthik. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. All the best
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Berlin.
You're not alone, Karthik. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Raleigh.
Praying for you, Karthik. Small businesses are the heart of New Delhi. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Bakersfield this morning.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this, Karthik. I hope things turn around soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier!
small businesses are the heart of New Delhi. Hope you're open again soon. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Karthik. Shared this with my family. Blessings
Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of New Delhi!
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Essen.
Sending good thoughts, Karthik. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Hope things get better soon, Karthik. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of New Delhi
Praying for you, Karthik. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Hang in there, Karthik. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Thrissur donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Hang in there, Karthik. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted
Take care. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Bergamo but we're thinking of you. Take care