ABOUT THIS PROJECT
I'm the sole income provider in my house, and the aim of this fund raising is to raise money to start a carpentry business so I can feed my family and to speed up the manufacturing process.
I will be buying a few power tools and to get a small car to deliver my items I've made and to collect some stock.
THE BACKGROUND
I have 5 years experience in residential and commercial property repairs and maintenance, I've made a few small wooden items by hand, but due to anxiety and panic attacks
I've had to slowly stop doing that type of work, doing woodwork and steel work mainly furniture manufacturing has been one thing that has calmed me down and made me feel at ease.
And because I enjoy being busy and I enjoy working it helps to calm my mind.
Here are some of the items I have made previously.
THE PLAN
The plan is to pay off the last few installments of my car, to buy a few machines to speed up the production of the items I'll be making and to make them look more presentable.
YOUR REWARDS
Pledge R500 = Reward #1! Pine keyring holder
- This keyring holder has a central carving this carving can either be of your family name or of a cross.
- The finish is natural pine.
- Holds up to 6 sets of keys.
- The central carving is finished in either black or white
- Sealed in beeswax
Pledge R1,000 = Reward #2! Kiaat wall clock
- Kiaat wall clock 30cm diameter with steel hands
- This clock is 30cm diameter is made from red grandis planks looks like the side has exploded , and a steel sheet at the back to hold pieces in place.
- It takes 15 days to make from start to finish and can either be painted black or kept natural
- Sealed in bees wax
Pledge R1,500 = Reward #3! Red Grandis wall clock
- This clock is 30cm diameter is made from red grandis planks looks like the side has exploded, and a steel sheet at the back to hold pieces in place.
- It takes 12 days to make from start to finish and can either be painted black or kept natural and sealed in bees wax
- Hands and pendulum comes in black or silver
- Sealed in bees wax
Pledge R100 = Reward #4! Facebook shout-out
- I'll give you a shout-out on my Facebook page thanking you for your support.
Updates
Pledge R100,00 and get a shout-out on my Facebook page thanking you for your help and support.
Project FAQ
Who am I?
- Good day everyone, my name is Derek nd I'm 42 years old.
- I have been working part-time for the past 4 years due to suffering with anxiety and panic attacks.
- I previously worked in the residential and commercial property maintenance sector.
- I'm here looking for assists in raising funds to start my own business and to buy a small vehicle.
- My goal is to open a small furniture manufacturing business I have previously done woodwork and it's the only thing that keeps me calm and focused.
- I have 1 dependent (my mother) with this funding I would be able to get a small vehicle, as I don't have one and to get a few tools to start making furniture.
- There is an old saying give a man a fish he eats for a day teach man to fish he will eat every day. That's how I see this process I could just ask for some money to feed my family but that solves the problem for the day or the week.
- This way I can support my family every day by making and selling the stuff I make.
- I have added some pictures of work I have previously done.
WHAT THE MONEY BE USED FOR?
- The tools I need to get are sanders, table saw, and some clamps and a few other tools.
- To get a small cheap car that can be used to deliver the stuff I make and to get into town.
Where am I based?
- Balfour, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Why Crowdfunding?
- Because I have tried other sources such as banks and investors but due to the fact that I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks they say they can't help it's to much of a risk.
What is the plan once 100% funding is received?
- Firstly, pay off the last few installments on my car
- Secondly, buy some wood and steel and other stock items.
- Thirdly, to buy some machines to help speed up the manufacturing process such as a table saw, router, sanders, and so on. As I've been making these items by hand