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Start-up fund for Olivia: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in
Olivia lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $3,450 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
🇬🇧 Bristol, England, United Kingdom2,245 views
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Bristol. In September, a break-in took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,450 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $2,000
• Initial stock: spare parts: $540
• Shop repairs and licensing: $300
• Working capital for the first month: $610
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Olivia
Updates from Olivia
53% there. I made the first payment toward initial stock: spare parts. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($675). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Bristol.
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Austin donated after I showed her your page.
You're not alone, Olivia. Small businesses are the heart of Bristol. Hope you're open again soon.
Stay strong, Olivia. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Mumbai donated after I showed her your page. All the best.