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Start-up fund for Wanida: reopening a neighborhood bakery after the demolition of the market

Wanida has run a neighborhood bakery for four years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $900 will put it back on its feet.

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand2,340 views
Wanida Fon Saelim
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Chiang Mai
For four years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Chiang Mai. In September, the demolition of the market took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $900 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $130 • Replacing a commercial oven: $650 • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $120 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Wanida

  1. Small update. $588 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Quick update: $368 raised so far (41%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $216 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Wanida all day after reading this.”

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  • Rowan T. Nguyen

    Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Colorado Springs.

    • Upendo Grace MremaQuestionPhoto verified

      How is Wanida doing now?

      • Umesh Tamang

        So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Thane so I could bring a meal. Love from Guarulhos.

        • Luis F. TreviñoPhoto verified

          Take care, Wanida. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

          • Riccardo Enrico Fontana

            Good luck, Wanida. Small businesses are the heart of Chiang Mai. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Chiang Mai.

            • Chai Sirisuk

              sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Chiang Mai

              $782 raised of $900

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