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Start-up fund for Vignesh: reopening a laundry service after a long illness and repossession

Vignesh has run a laundry service for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $700 will put it back on its feet.

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Vignesh T. Venkatesh

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Bengaluru

For three years I have run a laundry service in Bengaluru. In September, a long illness and repossession took two washing machines and a dryer. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $700 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $440 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $125 • Shop repairs and licensing: $50 • Working capital for the first month: $85 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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Updates from Vignesh

Good news. Because of your gifts ($359 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $195 raised so far (28%). the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Vignesh

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