How to Make a Living in Paradise by Wylie, Philip -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Front Matter

Title Page Publisher Information Acknowledgments Preface

How To Make a Living in Paradise

Introduction Chapter 1

Reconnaissance Where is Paradise? Passports Visas Health Culture & Customs Money Matters Insurance Your Cost Of Living Prohibited Businesses & Occupations What to Pack in your Bags

Chapter 2

Introduction Adjusting to a New Economy Money Matters Transportation Working with the System Tipping & Negotiating Discounts Transferring Money Abroad Local Contacts & Representatives Support Groups & Networks Beware The Common Pitfalls Summary

Chapter 3

Start-Up vs Buying an Existing Business Using Business Brokers Premises: Rent or Buy? Business Location Business Development Type Of Business Do You Need a Work Permit? Establishing an Investment Budget Timing - The Best Time to Start How to Evaluate Businesses Total Investment Business Valuation Methods Adjustment of Net Annual Profits Lease Terms Location The Seller Morale Asset Sale The Reason for Sale Due Diligence The Business Evaluation Checklist Case Study (Asset Sale) Property Prices The Stages of Buying a Business Sourcing Businesses Looking for Suitable Premises How to Deal with Sellers The Offer to Purchase Are You Ready to Make an Offer? (A Checklist) Completion Recruiting Staff Preventing Theft

Chapter 4

Introduction Are You a Suitable Franchisee? Franchise Evaluation Checklist The Advantages & Disadvantages of Buying a Franchise Franchise Categories Contents of the Operations Manual Case Study Further Information

Chapter 5

Introduction The Investment The Office Website & Email Address Networking Promotion Advertising Offshore Customers Administration Case Studies

Chapter 6

Introduction Seeking Suitable Investors Seeking a Suitable Employer Seeking Sponsorship for Your Project House-Sitting Christian Organizations

Chapter 7

Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

End Matter

Glossary of Terms About the Author