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Start-up fund for Siti: reopening a tailoring shop after the demolition of the market
A tailoring shop in Surabaya needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after the demolition of the market.
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For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Surabaya. In March, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $700 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $430
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $95
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $85
Thanks for reading all this.
- Siti
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Siti?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing three industrial sewing machines, advice is welcome too. Good question.
hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Sending strength. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Cape Coast but we're thinking of you.
rooting for you, Siti. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.