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Start-up fund for Verónica: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building

Verónica has run a barbershop for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $2,650 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Massachusetts, United States771 views
Verónica A. Cabrera
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Lowell
For three years I have run a barbershop in Lowell. In November, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,650 goes: • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,200 • Initial stock: supplies: $480 • Shop repairs and licensing: $510 • Working capital for the first month: $460 If you're reading this, thank you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Verónica all day after reading this. - Hanoi”

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