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Start-up fund for Weston: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a storm that collapsed the roof
Weston has run a bicycle repair shop for three years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $1,600 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in San Jose. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,600 goes:
• Initial stock: spare parts: $520
• Working capital for the first month: $550
• Shop repairs and licensing: $530
Thank you for reading my story.
- Weston
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Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of San Jose. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.
Good luck, Weston. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
You're not alone, Weston. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of San Jose.
hang in there, Weston. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.
Good luck, Weston. This could happen to any of us. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless
you're not alone, Weston. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.