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Start-up fund for Yvonne: reopening a barbershop after a fire in the building

Yvonne has run a barbershop for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,950 will put it back on its feet.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands2,873 views
Yvonne De Bruin
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The Hague
For four years I have run a barbershop in The Hague. In July, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,950 goes: โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $550 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $620 โ€ข Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,780 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Yvonne

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  • Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Quรฉbec this morning. Love from Quรฉbec.

    • Stay strong, Yvonne. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless

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

        • Yvonne De BruinOwnerAnswer

          Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. working capital for the first month comes first ($550) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.

      • rooting for you, Yvonne. Small businesses are the heart of The Hague. Hope you're open again soon!

        • Rebecca S. SchneiderPhoto verified

          Hang in there, Yvonne. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless.

          • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of The Hague

            • Sending love, Yvonne. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

              • Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. All the best.

                • So sorry you're going through this. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care

                  • Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

                    • Sending good thoughts, Yvonne. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.

                      • Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Niterรณi

                        • Ha-eun Eun-ji RyuPhoto verified

                          Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of The Hague.

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