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Zanele needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

Zanele has run a tailoring shop for nine years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $1,150 will put it back on its feet.

🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa1,657 views
Zanele S. Naidoo
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Sandton
For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Sandton. In June, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,150 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $720 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $125 • Shop repairs and licensing: $145 • Working capital for the first month: $160 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Zanele

  1. Quick update: $757 raised so far (66%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $637 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($162). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.

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    “Hope things get better. My colleague told me about this one. - Lansing”

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    “Stay strong. Only $68 but hope it helps.”

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    “Hang in there. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Kobe”

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    “God bless. From Mecca with love. - Mecca”

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    “Stay strong. Hope the August deadline works out. - Sheffield”

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  • Wesley J. Rivers

    Hang in there, Zanele. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

    • Lwazi T. Venter

      Hope it all works out, Zanele. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Saint Petersburg donated after I showed her your page

      • Ramón M. Ibáñez

        Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Sandton. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

        • Esperanza F. VillalobosQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Zanele.

          • Zanele S. NaidooOwnerAnswer

            Sure. The biggest one is replacing three industrial sewing machines, $720. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • Queen Kemi Salami

          Praying for you, Zanele. Hope you make a strong comeback.

          • Rina Rubina Bose

            Thinking of you and your family, Zanele. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best

            • Davide Matteo Vitali

              good luck, Zanele. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

              $1,400 raised of $1,150

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