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Start-up fund for Kun: reopening a tailoring shop after a long illness and repossession
Kun has run a tailoring shop for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,500 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States2,886 views
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Charlotte. In June, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $630
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,450
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $420
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kun
Sure. The biggest one is working capital for the first month, $630. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.
Sending strength, Kun. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted.
Thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Charlotte. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Wishing you the best. 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 Mangaluru
so sorry you're going through this, Kun. Shared it with a few friends.
Stay strong. Small businesses are the heart of Charlotte. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Charlotte
Hope it all works out, Kun. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Parramatta.
Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best
Wishing you the best. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Rennes