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Start-up fund for Weston: reopening a small grocery stall after a storm that collapsed the roof

Weston lost a cold-storage unit to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,850 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

🇦🇺 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia1,338 views
Weston G. Lawrence
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Sydney
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Sydney. In April, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cold-storage unit. 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,850 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,550 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $670 • Shop repairs and licensing: $360 • Working capital for the first month: $270 I hope life is good to you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Esteban J. Romero

    Stay strong, Weston. Small businesses are the heart of Sydney. Hope you're open again soon. Wish I lived closer to Surat so I could bring a meal. Love from Laredo.

    • Laura Lucie Philippe

      Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Danica Castillo

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Sydney.

        • Ting Tong Wei

          Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care!

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