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Start-up fund for Quinn: reopening a sewing studio after a long illness and repossession
A sewing studio in Newcastle upon Tyne needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a long illness and repossession.
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For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Newcastle upon Tyne. In November, a long illness and repossession took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,200 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $510
• Working capital for the first month: $310
• Initial stock: fabric: $380
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Rooting for you, Quinn. Shared this with my family.
Hope it all works out, Quinn. Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Thủ Đức but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Thủ Đức.
Thanks for sharing this, Quinn. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Take care.