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Start-up fund for Nicolás: reopening a street-food cart after floodwater

Nicolás has run a street-food cart for nine years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $1,150 will put it back on its feet.

🇲🇽 Jalisco, Mexico1,410 views
Nicolás A. Muñoz
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Zapopan
For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Zapopan. In August, floodwater took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, 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 $1,150 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $820 • Working capital for the first month: $210 • Initial stock: ingredients: $120 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Sumbal Uzma Naqvi

    thanks for sharing this, Nicolás. Hope you get there. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

    • Lorena S. Acosta

      Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 38 people at work. All the best

      • Luis M. Peña

        So sorry you're going through this, Nicolás. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

        • Amna Bisma Qazi

          Take care, Nicolás. Hope you make a strong comeback. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Phuket.

          • Miles W. Byrd

            it takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Arlington

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