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Start-up fund for Rachel: reopening a barbershop after a storm that collapsed the roof

Rachel lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $950 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

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Rachel E. Du Plessis
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Johannesburg
For three years I have run a barbershop in Johannesburg. In April, a storm that collapsed the roof took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $950 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $100 • Initial stock: supplies: $85 • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $765 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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