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Start-up fund for Quỳnh: reopening a barbershop after a long illness and repossession
A barbershop in Syracuse needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a long illness and repossession.
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For three years I have run a barbershop in Syracuse. In November, a long illness and repossession took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,050 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,300
• Initial stock: supplies: $690
• Shop repairs and licensing: $500
• Working capital for the first month: $560
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Quỳnh
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Syracuse
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
wishing you peace, Quỳnh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Quỳnh
It's all in the list in the story. replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors is the big one at $1,300, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.
Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless.
Good luck, Quỳnh. Hope this works out for you.
rooting for you, Quỳnh. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Quỳnh. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Surakarta.
Wishing you the best. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Syracuse.
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 20 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.