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Start-up fund for Tarık: reopening a phone repair counter after a storm that collapsed the roof

A phone repair counter in Cologne needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Tarık Oğuz Bozkurt
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Cologne
For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Cologne. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,850 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $500 • Shop repairs and licensing: $430 • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,920 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Tarık
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  • Hassan Jamal Lotfy

    so sorry you're going through this, Tarık. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

    • Rosa P. GalindoPhoto verified

      You're not alone, Tarık. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

      • Venesha L. Francis

        thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Mumbai

        • James E. Mills

          keep going, Tarık. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Cologne.

          • Clara H. Sullivan

            thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless

            • Josefa S. ReyesPhoto verified

              Sending strength, Tarık. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.

              • Yashodha Prabha Ranasinghe

                hang in there. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Cologne

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