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Start-up fund for Utami: reopening a flower stall after the demolition of the market
Utami has run a flower stall for fifteen years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Bandung. In February, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $195
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $70
• Working capital for the first month: $120
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- Utami
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Utami.
It's all in the list in the story. replacing display cabinets and a cooler is the big one at $195, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.
So sorry you're going through this, Utami. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Taguig!
Thinking of you, Utami. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Bandung.
Sending strength, Utami. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Soweto