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Start-up fund for Tejas: reopening a phone repair counter after the demolition of the market

Tejas has run a phone repair counter for three years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $800 will put it back on its feet.

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Tejas M. Soni
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Aurangabad
For three years I have run a phone repair counter in Aurangabad. In July, the demolition of the market 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $800 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $540 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $80 • Shop repairs and licensing: $100 • Working capital for the first month: $80 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Tejas
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Tejas

  1. Small update. $334 so far, I made the first payment toward replacing a soldering station and testing tools. - Tejas

  2. Update from Aurangabad: the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Aurangabad: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Yan Liang DuQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tejas.

    • Tejas M. SoniOwnerAnswer

      Replacing a soldering station and testing tools is $540 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.

  • Amir Khalid Tannous

    Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Aarón A. Villalobos

      So sorry you're going through this, Tejas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

      • Odhiambo Musyoka MussaID verified

        You're not alone, Tejas. Hope this works out for you. Love from Ribeirão Preto.

        • Byaruhanga Juma Nakamya

          Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Arusha donated after I showed her your page. All the best

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