>>8342
>So you are just breaking it down to a more attainable goal, and focusing on that? Would it be in Botswanna, or just in africa in general?
Yeah, thats what I am trying to do. We had too much on our plate when this started, I think. Not necessarily in Botswana, it could be anywhere in Africa. But Botswana has very lenient policies on business and a very good quality of living so I think it would be a good place to operate out of. That or SA but I am a bit concerned about what is happening in SA with black nationalism and all these killings of foreigners.
>You do still run into the same problem you had before. Lack of research and leadership. The biggest thing is you still need get people over into the continent to scout. I guess to make it work, you would need to take up the leadership role yourself, or find someone like minded.
Yeah that is true. I could organize it, but then people should know that I have my hands full right now got called up to the military and I am honestly not sure when I will have the time to formulate an actual plan let alone carry it out. Once I'm done here I need to re-evaluate what I want to do with my life, and if it is still this then we will do it. On the other hand, this is not my project at all and if someone wants to start their own work then by all means, I will even help them anyway I can, I just think immigration is the wrong way to approach it.
>I do think it might easier to get initial investments that way. But you do need to look into the legal aspects, whether foreigners can own businesses, if you'll be able to broaden into other fields if the company has success, or have to start new ones, etc. I look forward to any news
I have done most of my research on Botswana and Ghana, either way if we create a solid plan and stick with it, I think it can be done, I am prepared just not financially.
>I guess a plan would be a good thing, but you outlined pretty well so there's no hurry.
I am just worried by the time I am able to put it all together that everyone will forget about this and I will be left on my own
>About the transportation thing, I'm not really familiar with US salaries, but even 25K USD seems pretty expensive to me.
Solution is simple: don't get a job that pays minimum wage ;^)
Easier said than done of course, I don't expect anyone to pay for something they cannot afford. In 1 year I will be able to afford it myself, so at the very worst, I will own the entire company, and simply hire you. At the very best, 3-4 of us would own equal portions, this is an ideal situation for me.
>A loan would be a an option but the cost of immigration and living should be covered too (there's no way you'll find a job immediately with either of your ideas, so in the mean time you run on savings).
The money recieved from the successful acquisition of a contract could allow us to cover any unforseen costs. Also, very simply: we will have to live out of pocket until we finish the job. Then, the payment from whatever job we complete should cover all of our costs, and give us a profit, if we are smart about it.
>so a truck for 25K sounds to me like we'll need a lot of people to pay it. (Plus maintenance and fuel)
It is quite a good deal actually, again, worst case scenario I will pay 100% myself.