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Start-up fund for Lucy: reopening a tailoring shop after floodwater
Lucy has run a tailoring shop for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $1,800 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom2,870 views
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Manchester. In June, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 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 $1,800 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $570
• Shop repairs and licensing: $580
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $650
With deep gratitude,
Lucy
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Best of luck, Lucy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Best of luck, Lucy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Stay strong, Lucy. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
wishing you peace, Lucy. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Surat
Keep going, Lucy. Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Birmingham.
sending strength. Hope you get there. Greetings from Quezon City.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Guarulhos this morning. Thinking of Manchester.
Stay strong, Lucy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Pune.