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Start-up fund for Landon: reopening a phone repair counter after a break-in
A phone repair counter in Belfast needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a break-in.
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For twelve years I have run a phone repair counter in Belfast. In June, a break-in took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,100 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,550
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $590
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $490
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Landon
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Thanks for sharing this, Landon. Your post was clear and honest. I hope August is when things finally get easier.