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Start-up fund for Ryota: reopening a bicycle repair shop after the demolition of the market
Ryota lost a full set of tools to the demolition of the market and needs $1,950 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
🇯🇵 Sakai, Osaka, Japan1,491 views
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Sakai. In June, the demolition of the market took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $1,950 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $850
• Initial stock: spare parts: $490
• Shop repairs and licensing: $300
• Working capital for the first month: $310
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Ryota
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sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. All the best!
How is Ryota doing now?
Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Rajshahi donated after I showed her your page
Small businesses are the heart of Sakai. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update!
Thinking of you, Ryota. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Ahmedabad but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Ryota. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Kampala but we're thinking of you.