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Start-up fund for Sathish: reopening a small grocery stall after a long illness and repossession
Sathish lost a cold-storage unit to a long illness and repossession and needs $300 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
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For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Durgapur. In August, a long illness and repossession took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $300 goes:
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $115
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
• Working capital for the first month: $85
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Sathish
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“From my family to yours. Been where you're, it gets better. - Çankaya”
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sathish.
It's all in the list in the story. initial stock: fresh produce is the big one at $115, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
Small businesses are the heart of Durgapur. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.
Take care, Sathish. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.