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Start-up fund for Wayne: reopening a fish stall after a break-in
Wayne has run a fish stall for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,150 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a fish stall in Mississauga. In May, a break-in took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 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 $2,150 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $940
• Initial stock: the first catch: $370
• Shop repairs and licensing: $310
• Working capital for the first month: $530
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Wayne
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Small businesses are the heart of Mississauga. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Thanks for sharing this, Wayne. Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
Take care, Wayne. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Mississauga.