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

A bicycle repair shop in Los Angeles needs help replacing a full set of tools after a break-in.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States989 views
Salvador F. Montes
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Los Angeles
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Los Angeles. In November, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,350 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,450 • Initial stock: spare parts: $910 • Shop repairs and licensing: $390 • Working capital for the first month: $600 Thank you for reading my story. - Salvador
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Hamza Samir Abbas

    praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Ottawa

    • Amelia Wright

      Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Los Angeles.

      • Hailey B. Rowe

        Praying for you, Salvador. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

        • Salim Macharia Kimaro

          you're not alone, Salvador. I hope things turn around soon.

          • Gabriela H. Macías

            Rooting for you, Salvador. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

            • Eva D. Flores

              Sending strength, Salvador. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Los Angeles.

              • Murilo Bruno Cardoso

                Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings!

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