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Start-up fund for Kazuo: reopening a bicycle repair shop after the demolition of the market

Kazuo has run a bicycle repair shop for four years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,400 will put it back on its feet.

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan2,178 views
Kazuo Saito
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For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Tokyo. In July, the demolition of the market took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,400 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,450 • Initial stock: spare parts: $410 • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 • Working capital for the first month: $220 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Kazuo

Updates from Kazuo

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 36% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Small update. $750 so far, the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $215 raised so far (9%). the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bergamo”

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    “God bless. Small amount but sent with love. - Kharkiv”

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    “Thinking of you. - Pune”

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    “Hope this covers a bit of it. - Dallas”

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    “Happy to help - Columbus”

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Tokyo”

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    “Hope things get better! - Düsseldorf”

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3.8(12 reviews)

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Tokyo

    • Kazuo SaitoOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a full set of tools, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

  • Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Dasmariñas but we're thinking of you

    • Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

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