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Wayne needs display cabinets and a cooler to reopen a flower stall
Wayne has run a flower stall for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,850 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 90090, Los Angeles, California, United States1,918 views
For six years I have run a flower stall in Los Angeles. In September, a break-in 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 7 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 $1,850 goes:
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $650
• Shop repairs and licensing: $640
• Working capital for the first month: $560
Thanks for reading all this.
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Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. All the best.
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Take care
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Stellenbosch
Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Adama but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings