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Start-up fund for Muhammad: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building

Muhammad lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a fire in the building and needs $500 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

🇮🇩 Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia1,332 views
Muhammad Yoga Tan
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Semarang
For six years I have run a barbershop in Semarang. In August, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $500 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $290 • Initial stock: supplies: $105 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Working capital for the first month: $40 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Muhammad

  1. Update from Semarang: I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. We're at 47% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($99 in total) I made the first payment toward initial stock: supplies. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Marisol K. Cabrera 🇲🇽 · $25

    “Thought of Muhammad all day after reading this. - León”

  • Barış Cengiz Şen 🇩🇪 · $5
  • Maria Pappas 🇬🇷 · $10
  • Jung-ho Ha-joon Son 🇰🇷 · $61

    “God bless! - Gwangju”

  • Fabrice Legrand 🇫🇷 · $5

    “Wishing you the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Nîmes”

  • Luke H. Aguilar 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Jadwiga Aleksandra Sikora 🇵🇱 · $50
  • Jennifer S. Fleming 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Thinking of you. Small amount but sent with love. - Fort Collins”

  • İpek Güler 🇹🇷 · $58

    “From my family to yours. Please keep us posted. - İzmir”

  • Oluwaseun Damilola Popoola 🇳🇬 · $10

    “From my family to yours. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Kaduna”

  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $50
  • Okechukwu Abubakar Adeyemi 🇳🇬 · $38.50

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  • Imelda J. LopezQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Muhammad.

    • Muhammad Yoga TanOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      It's all in the list in the story. replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors is the big one at $290, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Adalynn T. Porter

    Stay strong, Muhammad. Small businesses are the heart of Semarang. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

    • Clara B. JenningsID verifiedPhoto verified

      So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 27 people at work

      $342.50 raised of $500

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