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Start-up fund for Somchai F: reopening a flower stall after a long illness and repossession
Somchai F has run a flower stall for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $700 will put it back on its feet.
🇹🇭 10228, Bang Khen, Bangkok, Thailand1,153 views
For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Bang Khen. In August, a long illness and repossession took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 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 $700 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $310
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $200
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $95
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Somchai F
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sending love. This could happen to any of us
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. God bless!
Wishing you the best, Somchai F. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.