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Start-up fund for Riaan: reopening a sewing studio after a break-in
Riaan has run a sewing studio for four years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $800 will put it back on its feet.
🇿🇦 South Africa1,862 views
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Durban. In August, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $800 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $540
• Working capital for the first month: $110
• Initial stock: fabric: $150
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Riaan
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