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Start-up fund for Yuto: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in

Yuto lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $2,050 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

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Yuto Daisuke Nakayama
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Setagaya
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Setagaya. In July, a break-in 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,050 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $880 • Initial stock: spare parts: $560 • Shop repairs and licensing: $170 • Working capital for the first month: $440 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Yuto

  1. Quick update: $545 raised so far (27%). the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 14% thanks to 9 of you. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $178 so far, the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled. - Yuto

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Yuto all day after reading this. - Gwagwalada”

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    “Thought of Yuto all day after reading this. - Gwagwalada”

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    “Thought of Yuto all day after reading this. - San Antonio”

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  • Ishita M. SidhuID verifiedPhoto verified

    Stay strong, Yuto. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Ankara this morning. Love from Ankara

    • Quinn J. Watson

      Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. God bless.

      • Ramon M. BautistaQuestion

        is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yuto.

        • Eva Douglas

          Best of luck, Yuto. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Setagaya.

          • Isabelle L. Wong

            Hope it all works out, Yuto. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Setagaya.

            • Javier C. Gómez

              best of luck, Yuto. Hope you get there. Love from Tarkwa.

              $705 raised of $2,050

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