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Start-up fund for Sophie: reopening a flower stall after the demolition of the market

Sophie has run a flower stall for fifteen years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,850 will put it back on its feet.

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Sophie Anna De Bruin
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Amsterdam
For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Amsterdam. In April, the demolition of the market 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 2 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,850 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $950 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $350 • Working capital for the first month: $550 Thank you so much.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Sophie

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($124 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 5% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. More news soon.

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3.7(6 reviews)

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  • Ruby H. Henry

    Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Belém so I could bring a meal!

    • Oky Muhammad Tampubolon

      Hope things get better soon. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

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