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Start-up fund for Niall: reopening a barbershop after floodwater

Niall lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to floodwater and needs $1,900 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

🇮🇪 Cork, Munster, Ireland909 views

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For twelve years I have run a barbershop in Cork. In May, floodwater took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $1,900 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,050 • Initial stock: supplies: $360 • Shop repairs and licensing: $250 • Working capital for the first month: $240 Glad we found this place. - Niall

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Updates from Niall

Good news. Because of your gifts ($559 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Cork: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Cork: the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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