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Start-up fund for Ryan: reopening a tailoring shop after a long illness and repossession
Ryan has run a tailoring shop for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,200 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom3,092 views
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Birmingham. In March, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. 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 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 $2,200 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $240
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,610
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Take care, Ryan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 21 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Lagos
hope you get there. Don't give up. Love from Albuquerque.
Rooting for you, Ryan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Ryan. Small businesses are the heart of Birmingham. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
good luck, Ryan. Gave what I could, wish it was more.