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Start-up fund for Wendy: reopening a flower stall after a long illness and repossession

Wendy has run a flower stall for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $1,400 will put it back on its feet.

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Wendy Lee
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Burnaby
For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Burnaby. In December, a long illness and repossession took display cabinets and a cooler. 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,400 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $290 • Shop repairs and licensing: $590 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $520 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Wendy

  1. Quick update: $430 raised so far (31%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($225 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Linh Châu Tieu 🇻🇳 · $25

    “Hang in there. Thought of Wendy all day after reading this. - Hải Phòng”

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    “Praying for you. Please keep us posted. - Reading”

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    “Thinking of you. Small amount but sent with love. - Malmö”

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    “Keep your head up! - San Jose”

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  • Anonymous 🇱🇰 · $10

    “Hang in there. Thought of Wendy all day after reading this.”

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    “From my family to yours! - Joliet”

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    “Hope things get better - Cairo”

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  • Rebecca D. Rios

    Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

    • Lucky D. BothaQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Burnaby

      • Wendy LeeOwnerAnswer

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about working capital for the first month, advice is welcome too. Good question.

    • Ruth Achieng Mushi

      thinking of you and your family, Wendy. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Burnaby

      • Mohammed Jamal Ghanem

        Praying for you, Wendy. Small businesses are the heart of Burnaby. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in San Diego donated after I showed her your page.

        • Gregory D. Ward

          Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Burnaby.

          $606 raised of $1,400

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