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by Pedro Rodriguez, Ped

starting a new enterprise aiming at the Portuguese market is a difficult task at this point in time. The Portuguese economy is struggling; the new Government has raised taxes including the rate of VAT to 21%, hoping to close the gap in the budget, bringing it in line to comply with the European directive.

The increasing number of people from different European countries moving to Portugal opens up new opportunities when one looks at the market the foreign community represents.

The majority of ex pats do live in the Algarve Region of Portugal. So if one is considering staring a business or buying an existing one that's the place to do it.

Let us look at some figures; According to the latest official count there are around 30,000 British people living in the Algarve followed by 20,000 Germans and a further 15,000 is made up of smaller groups of people, coming from Holland, Belgian and France.

In total the Algarve has a total ex pat population of almost 65,000 and that is just the official figure. The number of different nationalities living in this melting pot of different cultures is believed to be close to 87.

There is no doubt, that the influx of different people from all over Europe has enriched the Region in more ways than one. It is quite a sizable market to tap into, providing, one has the right idea how to market ones services or products. In my opinion, there is a need and use for a lot of things.

Since almost everyone amongst the foreign residents speaks English the language hurdle is not so serious, and that is in it's self an advantage if one speaks only one language.

There is more to business life in Portugal or the Algarve for that matter, than to open a bar or Restaurant.

I would challenge anyone who tells me that a Bar or Restaurant in the Algarve makes good money. I am not trying to talk down or belittle the owners of Bars or Restaurants. All I try to say; be careful if you are considering getting into that line of work.

Yes, there are always the exceptions, and there are establishments which are running well. But on the whole this particular trade does not offer a great deal of return on the investment.

Most people have a skill or a profession, with which they earned their money in their home country and it, is quite likely, that your “old” skills can be used in your host country. The difficulty is that one may have to apply them in a slightly different way.

Don't forget it is a different country and what worked in the UK or Germany or Holland may not work here in the same way.

If you are thinking of buying or starting a business, just give us a call and have a chat with us. We are confident that we can give you some helpful advice or even some good ideas, or at least point you in the right direction where to get the information you need. If you look at our web site www.sellandbuydirect.com you will see that we provide a free information service for anyone with questions on just about anything concerning Portugal in general and the Algarve in particular.

Good luck
Pedro Rodriguez
info@sellandbuydirect.com

Starting a small business in the wellness industry requires making some sound plans and learning a little bit about the industry as a whole. Your first step is to get on the internet and search for wellness industry articles. Read all that you can about the wellness industry. I cannot stress how important it is to do your research before you start a small business of any kind, especially one in the wellness industry.

Starting a business is not impossible once you have learned more about the wellness industry. Your first choice is deciding what area of the wellness industry that you want to focus on. You need to determine your niche for the market. It would be impossible to cover every single aspect of the industry in one small business.

Will you offer a service? If you do, what kind of service will it be? Who will be your target customers? Starting a small business in the wellness industry, which focuses on a particular service, can be very lucrative. You just need to be sure to plan well and have in mind exactly what you want to do.

Will you offer a product? What type of product will it be? Will there be complimentary products to sell with the initial product? What type of marketing strategy will you use? Who will be the product customers? These are the types of questions that you need to sit down and answer when starting a small business in the wellness industry.

Once you have determined your niche and what type of business you are going to have, there will be more planning before making any type of investment. Are you going to try and run the business from your home? Will it be from a rental space of some sort? It is important to decide where you are going to have your small business.

An operational cost for the small business needs to be ascertained - how much product and the cost of the initial products are important. You will need funds for marketing and advertising. If you rent space that will be the fees that cover the rental. Additionally, you will need to consider utilities, office supplies, license fees, and even the payment that you will be giving yourself as a salary.

Sit down and write a budget for your new small business. Starting a business is more than just simply stating one day that you're a new business owner. A workable budget is important for the success of your business and allows you the chance to figure out exactly what you are adventuring into.

The final step for starting a small business in the wellness industry or any industry is to create a business plan. You will use the budget, the goals, and all of the planning you have already done before this stage to write out a business plan for yourself. What is the mission of your new business? What is the name? How many employees do you anticipate on needing? How will you make your business grow? Later, if you need a small business loan, you will have your plan already written and you can modify it as needed. Once your plan is complete, you are truly ready for starting a business in the wellness industry.

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