One grain does not fill a sack but it helps
Fred wanted to start a new business of his own so he could take care of his family since he had just lost his job, but the bad news was he didn't have enough capital.
He knew the money he was paid after losing his job wouldn't be enough so he tried getting a loan from the bank,but none would even consider it because of his condition and on top of that those who were close to him offered nothing but excuses.
So with no other option he made up his mind to start the business with what he had, it wasn't smooth sailing at first but later on things got better and before he knew it he was making plans to start another business.