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Start-up fund for Paisley: reopening a flower stall after the demolition of the market

Paisley has run a flower stall for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $4,000 will put it back on its feet.

🇨🇦 Manitoba, Canada1,345 views
Paisley C. May
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Winnipeg
For six years I have run a flower stall in Winnipeg. In August, the demolition of the market took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $4,000 goes: • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $480 • Shop repairs and licensing: $530 • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,990 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Paisley

  1. We're at 3% thanks to 5 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. 7% there. I made the first payment toward initial stock: seasonal flowers. Thank you.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($120 in total) I made the first payment toward initial stock: seasonal flowers. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Rooting for you. Hope the October deadline works out. - Nnewi”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Paisley all day after reading this.”

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    “Good luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Varanasi”

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    “Happy to help. Gave what I could this week. - Móstoles”

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  • Kunle Ebuka Onyeama

    Take care, Paisley. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

    • Karina G. RangelAddress verified

      So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

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