@JustCallMeJoe
English expat in the Philippines
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I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
I'm glad I unsubscribed from this thread and haven't visited it in months. Returning to it now I see a lot of sad carping and whining rather than constructive comments. I'll make this post and maybe go away for a few more months. ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
There are two posts above from linkinricpark and one from bigpearl that show currently as [Post under review]. I don't know what those posts say as their content is currently hidden but, as I mentioned earlier, I'm not interested in pursuing this ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
I wonder if we are talking about buying a business in the philippines on this platform and throwing terms like EBITDA, it gives me an impression this conversation is like wishful or reminiscing past involvement in a large corporation.-@Jackson4No, ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
@JustCallMeJoeFor the third time you talk about $100k without telling us on what base investment you want that. A business can make $100k in profit and is shit if it requires $100 million in investment.. -@Lothar ScholzWith the greatest of respect, ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
@JustCallMeJoeYou have visited several developing/emerging market countries by your own admission which is a good thing.-@Lotus EaterNot "visited". I lived in and ran businesses there. I have no doubt I'll be able to manage running a business in the ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
JustCallMeBrandon said . . . I cannot talk about my pension entitlement, NI contributions (or lack thereof) and other such matters without disclosing personal details that could be used to work out my identity (I'm fairly well known in my field). ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
LOL, no, but I will be looking at mitigation strategies if I can't shed UK residence (and domicile).This whole idea of the me going to the Philippines started with that topic. I'm getting increasing disillusioned with the UK for a variety of ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
I do wish you the best of look if you go ahead with your plan but I do have a few questions for you.Do you have enough money to see you through your retirement years if you loose your investment money or a big part of it in this business?Why did you ... Read More
Question about food and water by JustCallMeJoe
OK, I know that I can't drink water from the tap and that even with other water my stomach probably can't handle water that a local's stomach can handle. But, a few questions for those of you living in the Philippines a long time: If the water is ...
Thanks to everyone for your inputs on my food/water questions. Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
... so if he were to get into a serious long term relationship . -@Cherryann01I've been there, done that, am paying the alimony I can't see that happening again, especially not in a foreign country! No marriage, no long term relationships in the ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
As you point out, there are micro businesses. These are one man bands, or mum and pop businesses or businesses with a few employees. I'm not interested in any of these.You then have the lower mid market, say about 50 employees (or more often ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
But we started a bakery 2 years ago and are opening a bakery supplier this fall, -@Réal MarchandLike I said, I wouldn't dream of starting a business there! I would almost certainly get wiped out. So kudos to you for giving it a shot. Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
Appreciate the advice.Am looking forward to my investigation trip later this year.I don't jump into business easily. I've had business successes but I've also had businesses go bust on me! You learn a few lessons along the way.I'd like to reassure ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
JustCall Me Joe said. . . I'm sorry I can't explain it in Tagalog. ************************I don't speak Tagalog, I speak the Queens English. -@Enzyte BobOh, the irony! Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
bizwizaed asked JustCallMeJoe . . Nobody has asked this so I will. JCMJoe, why the Philippines, especially since you’ve never been here? *************************************Joe replied . . . . English speaking country, with beaches and ... Read More