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Start-up fund for Nuala: reopening a tailoring shop after the demolition of the market

Nuala lost three industrial sewing machines to the demolition of the market and needs $1,500 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

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Nuala Moran
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Kilkenny
For three years I have run a tailoring shop in Kilkenny. In August, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. 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 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 $1,500 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $430 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $310 • Working capital for the first month: $760 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Nuala

  1. Quick update: $738 raised so far (49%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 30% thanks to 8 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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    “You got this. Thought of Nuala all day after reading this. - Guadalajara”

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    “Take care of yourselves. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Richards Bay”

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    “You got this. Thought of Nuala all day after reading this. - Cape Town”

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    “Only $30 but hope it helps. - Medina”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Nuala all day after reading this.”

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  • Chhaya M. SachdevaQuestionID verified

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Nuala?

    • Kagiso T. Lombard

      praying for you, Nuala. Hope you make a strong comeback.

      • Jerome E. Martinez

        hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

        • Grayson M. Wallace

          Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Newcastle

          • Emiliano J. Treviño

            sending strength, Nuala. Hope you get there. God bless!

            • Jyoti P. Srivastava

              Hope things get better soon, Nuala. Small businesses are the heart of Kilkenny. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best

              • Isabel K. Cordero

                So sorry you're going through this, Nuala. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Chandler.

                • Alexa Espinoza

                  Sending strength, Nuala. Hope you get there.

                  • Vanessa Nadine Wagner

                    Thinking of you and your family, Nuala. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Thinking of Kilkenny

                    • Ciara J. O'Donnell

                      Small businesses are the heart of Kilkenny. Hope you're open again soon.

                      $1,820 raised of $1,500

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