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Start-up fund for Shawn: reopening a barbershop after a long illness and repossession

Shawn lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a long illness and repossession and needs $4,950 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.

🇨🇦 Brampton, Ontario, Canada4,091 views
Shawn R. Mosley
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Brampton
For twelve years I have run a barbershop in Brampton. In June, a long illness and repossession took clippers, chairs and mirrors. 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 12 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 $4,950 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $3,050 • Initial stock: supplies: $810 • Shop repairs and licensing: $650 • Working capital for the first month: $440 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Jonathan Raymond Darko

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Love from Vancouver

    • Selamawit Almaz Kebede

      Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

      • Sneha D. Shinde

        I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Brampton.

        • Hui Guo Dong

          Take care, Shawn. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

          • Fatima Anum Jilani

            thinking of you, Shawn. Small businesses are the heart of Brampton. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.

            • Dua Maryam Mirza

              Hang in there, Shawn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Bornova.

              • Levi RuizPhoto verified

                Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Jakarta Barat

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