Start-up fund for Paul: reopening a phone repair counter after a break-in

For twelve years I have run a phone repair counter in Epe. In August, a break-in took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $450 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $100 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $100 • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $250 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.