Zari Bowesman Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Hi Pip's My partner & I have re recently obtained our Visa'a and wondered if anyone can share their experiences with us. We need to invest in a business and as you can imagine this is a bit of a minefield being in the UK. Has anyone else gone down this route? Would appreciate any advice. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthAtHeart Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 I was looking at business/investors visas at one point but backed out because it was impossible for me to show them a business track record. I suppose you are already better off becoz you got your visas, and now just need to invest. I know of a successful food court operator who would stake out a location for weeks and look at human traffic flows during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Then he makes his bid and gets another cash cow under his belt. So I suppose there is no getting around the ground research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zari Bowesman Posted May 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Thank-you Perth @ Heart. Your right, this part is so difficult! Just finding reputable companies to invest with is a real minefield. Good luck to you in the future. Zari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOL Posted May 31, 2018 Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 In which market do you have experience? Do you want to be an owner operator or qant to have it under management? At what price range are you looking at? Do you need external financing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zari Bowesman Posted June 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Hi FOL My partner has 30 years experience in Management for Buildings Maintenance and this is what our current visa requires. But, we have been in contact with the small business development corporation and this apparently can be changed on application as so we are open to change. We would preferably be happy to buy into an existing company that is Managed. Up to £450 K. Thanks for your help & kind regards. Zari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zari Bowesman Posted June 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Ooop's I meant $450 K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOL Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Sorry I didn't see your reply, that's quite an okay amount to invest, although it may be challenging to buy something that's under management and profitable enough. But you'll have to dit through all businesses to see what opportunities there are. There are also quite a few business brokers active in Perth. Get in touch with them, explain your situation and what you are looking for and you may get somr contacts. What worked quite well for me as well is making a list of all businesses you would like to acquire and send them a traiditional snail mail, explaining your are interested in buying a business. I've got high response this way. You have to be in Perth though as you want to meet the sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zari Bowesman Posted September 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Hi and thank-you for your reply. We have hopefully found a Business to purchased pending good old Due Diligence Best Wishes, Zari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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