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Start-up fund for Suresh: reopening a barbershop after the demolition of the market
Suresh lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to the demolition of the market and needs $500 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
🇳🇵 Dharan, Koshi, Nepal2,063 views
For three years I have run a barbershop in Dharan. In February, the demolition of the market took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $500 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $370
• Initial stock: supplies: $115
• Working capital for the first month: $15
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Suresh
Update from Dharan: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Take care, Suresh. Hope you get there. Thinking of Dharan.
Good luck, Suresh. Small businesses are the heart of Dharan. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Heliopolis
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Dharan.
wishing you the best, Suresh. This could happen to any of us.
take care. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Dharan
Sending love. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless
good luck. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.