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Start-up fund for Leonardo: reopening a fish stall after a fire in the building

Leonardo has run a fish stall for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,450 will put it back on its feet.

🇲🇽 Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico1,108 views
Leonardo G. Delgado
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Tlaquepaque
For four years I have run a fish stall in Tlaquepaque. In November, a fire in the building took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,450 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $990 • Initial stock: the first catch: $210 • Shop repairs and licensing: $165 • Working capital for the first month: $85 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Leonardo
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Vino Bambang Handoko

    Thinking of you and your family, Leonardo. Small businesses are the heart of Tlaquepaque. Hope you're open again soon.

    • Michael T. Tran

      Thinking of you and your family, Leonardo. Hope the shop reopens soon. Sent it to 32 people at work. Blessings.

      • Landon Coleman

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Tlaquepaque.

        • Danica D. Mercado

          hope things get better soon, Leonardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Tlaquepaque

          • Danish Arslan PashaQuestion

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

            • Leonardo G. DelgadoOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

              Thank you. If you're in Tlaquepaque I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

          • Satish H. TandonPhoto verified

            Thanks for sharing this, Leonardo. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

            • Emiliano A. Gómez

              Hope this works out for you. Love from Zaria.

              • Charlene M. Du Plessis

                Hope things get better soon, Leonardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Ikeja

                • Karina L. Arias

                  Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

                  • Araba Araba PeprahID verified

                    Thinking of you and your family, Leonardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Iloilo City.

                    • Arianna C. Meyer

                      sending love. Small businesses are the heart of Tlaquepaque. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

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