[BigAls87Z28]

Give the guy a break. Businesses raise money all sorts of ways, and sites like this allow people to raise money instead of getting robbed by a bank.
I took part in a kickstarter for a battery pack company that makes these advanced lithium ion mobile chargers that are practically indestructible. I donated my cash to help build up the company up and now they are big enough that they had a (very small) ad on during the Super Bowl.

All businesses start somewhere. I know a lot of shops that get large lines of credit from auto parts stores and allow them to float that line for a bit till they can get off the ground.

It's being part something. Best of luck to you and your small engine repair center.