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Start-up fund for Linda: reopening a fish stall after a long illness and repossession

Linda lost a freezer and scales to a long illness and repossession and needs $450 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Linda Antwi

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Accra

For nine years I have run a fish stall in Accra. In December, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, 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 $450 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $195 • Working capital for the first month: $110 • Initial stock: the first catch: $145 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Linda

#small-business #livelihood #restart

Updates from Linda

Quick update: $144 raised so far (32%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($59 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($44 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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Theophilus Edward OwusuQuestion
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Linda
- Linda AntwiOwnerAnswer
  The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a freezer and scales is the biggest at $195. Appreciate you taking the time.
Hassan Naveed Lashari
Wishing you peace. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours

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