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Start-up fund for Lan: reopening a laundry service after the demolition of the market

A laundry service in Hanoi needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after the demolition of the market.

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Lan Đào Trieu
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Hanoi
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Hanoi. In September, the demolition of the market took two washing machines and a dryer. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $300 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $70 • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $135 • Shop repairs and licensing: $95 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Lan
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Andrew E. KimQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Hanoi!

    • Lan Đào TrieuOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Hanoi I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Sita B. Tripathi

    So sorry you're going through this, Lan. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

    • Diya GurjarQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lan.

      • Lan Đào TrieuOwnerAnswer

        It's all in the list in the story. working capital for the first month is the big one at $70, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.

    • Giovana Luana Souza

      hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Hanoi.

      • Julia Elżbieta Król

        keep going, Lan. Your post was clear and honest.

        • Jun-seo Sang-hoon Oh

          Small businesses are the heart of Hanoi. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up.

          • Sandra Edilene Dantas

            Rooting for you, Lan. Hope the shop reopens soon

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