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Start-up fund for Sachiko: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in

Sachiko lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $1,250 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan999 views
Sachiko Mai Miura
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Kyoto
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Kyoto. In May, a break-in took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,250 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $800 • Initial stock: spare parts: $260 • Working capital for the first month: $190 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Sachiko

  1. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($170). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $170 raised so far (14%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($125). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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