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Start-up fund for Nirali: reopening a fish stall after the demolition of the market
Nirali has run a fish stall for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a fish stall in New Delhi. In January, the demolition of the market took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $340
• Initial stock: the first catch: $140
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $70
Glad we found this place.
- Nirali
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Hang in there, Nirali. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of New Delhi.
hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Thinking of you and your family, Nirali. Small businesses are the heart of New Delhi. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
Thinking of you, Nirali. This could happen to any of us. God bless
Hope it all works out, Nirali. Small businesses are the heart of New Delhi. Hope you're open again soon.
Shared this with my family. Thinking of New Delhi.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Nirali?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a freezer and scales, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.
You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of New Delhi
Thanks for sharing this, Nirali. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 11 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of New Delhi.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Brasília but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Stay strong. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of New Delhi
Wishing you the best. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Hope things get better soon, Nirali. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. God bless.
sending strength, Nirali. Hope you get there. All the best
keep going, Nirali. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.
Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. God bless.
Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
good luck. Small businesses are the heart of New Delhi. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 12 people at work. All the best.
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Coimbatore this morning. All the best.
Praying for you, Nirali. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Sacramento.
This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Charlotte this morning!
Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings