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Start-up fund for Melanie: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a fire in the building

Melanie has run a bicycle repair shop for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,800 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 37917, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States1,937 views
Melanie Cooper
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Knoxville
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Knoxville. In January, a fire in the building took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $1,800 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $700 • Initial stock: spare parts: $720 • Working capital for the first month: $380 If you're reading this, thank you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Jacob Gregory

    hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

    • Esperanza F. Ávila

      keep going, Melanie. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Parramatta

      • Udara Dinesh Ranasinghe

        you're not alone, Melanie. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted.

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