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Start-up fund for Nicolás: reopening a tailoring shop after floodwater
Nicolás lost three industrial sewing machines to floodwater and needs $1,400 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For three years I have run a tailoring shop in A Coruña. In July, 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 4 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 $1,400 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $590
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $570
• Working capital for the first month: $240
Every share and every dollar helps.
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sending strength. Small businesses are the heart of A Coruña. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Take care, Nicolás. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near A Coruña
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about initial stock: fabric and thread, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.
keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of A Coruña.
how is Nicolás doing now?
thinking of you. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Columbus so I could bring a meal. God bless
Good luck, Nicolás. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of A Coruña.
Hope things get better soon, Nicolás. Hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted
Hope it all works out, Nicolás. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.