This is my antique shop, a business I have dreamed of owning for many years.
I have had the shop since August 2008 right before the recession and the changes in bank lending laws. I already have a loan and cannot borrow any more money thanks to the crooks in the banking and mortgage industry who brought about the changes in lending money.
My rent is $3,000 a month plus utilities of approx. $600. My current loan repayment is $1,500 monthly. In my business plan, at this point in time I should be making this amount plus a little extra but that is not the reality, I am not even making rent as of this month.
I live and breathe this business I work on inventory, advertising, marketing and networking 18 to 20 hours a day... that's right, sleep is lacking in my life at the moment.
If I have to close the business we will be forced to file bankruptcy and I don't even want to go there at this moment.
I am not one to beg or even ask for help but I don't know what else to do at this point. If I do have to close the shop it will affect people other than myself and my family. My landlords are in South Africa doing missionary work, they depend on my rent money to pay some of their expenses while they are doing God's work. They will lose a source of income and the building will probably go into foreclosure which would not be good for their future fundraising efforts nor their credit rating. It is not all about me and my dream.
The business is growing it is just taking longer than anticipated due to the economy. If I can pay my rent and bills through the holiday season we should be okay and on firm footing to survive.
If you can find it in your heart to donate whatever amount of money you feel you can it would be very much appreciated. If you give me your address I will send you a handwritten thank you note.
The blog will be updated if any donations are received.
Please know that all money donated will go for bills to keep the shop open. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for any help you can give. I will also pay it forward in some way.
