Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 9841683)

People scratching a living with such small businesses may well have most to lose if they come back to find their customers have moved elsewhere due to poor or uncaring service.
Their success is based on the goodwill of their customers without which they may as well shut up shop.

Originally Posted by Rotor (Post 9841620)

From what Ive gathered your business was not a small operation but where as say an expat grocery store or a cafe owner would not have to worry to much about leaving their business with someone they had checked out, the paranoid could even have a web cam linked up.

Originally Posted by Rotor (Post 9841633)

The big players do it in their nationwide branches after verifying references etc , delegation , there's no other way to expand.

Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 9841651)

I know people in the "import/export" industry, mainly from South America, they are always looking for people to "front" their businesses. Maybe they might be an option?

Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 9841651)

I know people in the "import/export" industry, mainly from South America, they are always looking for people to "front" their businesses. Maybe they might be an option?

Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 9841610)

I've been racking my brains trying to think of some sort of business where I may be prepared to leave a complete stranger in charge, but have to admit to drawing a complete blank up to now. :thumbdown:

Originally Posted by Michael74 (Post 9841768)

I dunno, perhaps the girls on the 332, at least there would be no overheads.

Originally Posted by hantspc (Post 9840104)

Hi,

I am interested in moving to Spain for a short while, 12 to 18 months ideally. I have a good job in the UK, but currently find myself with very few commitments and in a position to realise a burning desire I have had for some time. I have always wanted to live and work in a coastal area of Spain, I am not in a position to buy or lease a business as I want to return to my career here. However, I realise there may be Brits in Spain that have a business of some kind that they want a break from for a while. I would be willing to learn and run / manage / caretake that business for them, I would not need a significant salary, I am not looking to make money - but to have the experience and do something completely different for a while. I have been dreaming of it for years and need to get it out of my system.

If you have a business, or know of someone who has a business and wants a break for a while - please do make contact with me. I can provide references, characters references and anything else required to show I am of good character etc.
I have no preference as to business type, I will consider anything (legal lol) from tourism to mainstream.

Please PM me if you think you can help.

Thank you.:fingerscrossed:

Originally Posted by tommy.irene (Post 9841876)

I will take you on trust.. but i need a deposit of 100,000 euros in case my Empty Bar loses money..You will get your money back when i come back..Which is never..

Originally Posted by Michael74 (Post 9841768)

I dunno, perhaps the girls on the 332, at least there would be no overheads.

Originally Posted by jamiest (Post 9843214)

I thought they were there as tourist guides.........they certainly chat to a lot of guys in cars.

Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 9843248)

I'm sure they're very good at pointing the guys in the right direction and showing them the best way. :D

Originally Posted by Michael74 (Post 9843872)

The first time I saw them I thought they were waiting for a bus !!

Originally Posted by Michael74 (Post 9843872)

The first time I saw them I thought they were waiting for a bus !!

Originally Posted by mikelincs (Post 9844719)

We had visitors who thought just that, asking why all the bus stops were at roundabouts..

Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 9846028)

So the fact that the girls were half naked with most of their worldly goods on open display didn't ring any bells or provoke any unusual reactions ??? :confused:


Err, how old were your guests by the way ? :unsure: