Just looking

[Gram]

Hello,

I have recently stumbled across this site by accident, and decided to sign up in the hope of generating some contacts, ideas and opportunities.

For three years from October 2004, I travelled to Ukraine regularly, and often on a monthly basis. In October 2007, having sold my business in England, I moved to Kiev where I have remained since.

Having worked many years without the benefit of holidays or days off, the thought was to enjoy a long break from work, whilst casually looking at future business or employment prospects. As expected, I have now become bored doing nothing, and am looking to get involved with some work or business investment.

The first twenty years of my career was spent in retail, working my way to the position of general store manager with BHS and Marks & Spencer. In 1989 I became self employed within the hospitality trade, building a small chain of twelve Pubs, bars, restaurants, night clubs and a hotel. Having sold the last of these businesses last October, I have not worked since.

I am now looking to get involved in some work, and will consider anything with a decent return, as I am unlikely to be offered a new career at my time of life. I also have a little cash to invest, and emphasize little, as the ex wife managed to get hold of the majority. (Very wry smile)

Obviously I have no interest with any “get rich quick” schemes, and will consider only those with a guaranteed return. If nothing develops here in Ukraine, I shall invest in some Bulgarian property; even during these difficult times, it represents a good return. Having travelled to many Ukraine cities investigating marriage agencies, I have much knowledge of these scams, and therefore have no interest investing in them. Though I believe there is a good market here, should someone do it right, but it appears no one has the patience or honesty.

If there are any interesting ideas or proposals, please get in touch, and I will provide an e mail address and phone number.

Thanks;

[Moving]

Why everyone is so keen about the property deal in Bulgaria? Whats going on there?

My estonian friend who is in the real estate business planning to buy a few houses there and promise me it is gonna be a good investment. He does not even look for partners apparently because prices are very affordable and return really promising, the kind of returns you do not want to spend.

[Christy]

Welcome to Ukraine and to the site, which is probably your best source of information and ideas :-)

I wonder how it is that everyone finds this great site only by accident? :-) 

[sophia85]

Welcome Gram...

[Lt. Campers]

I shall invest in some Bulgarian property; even during these difficult times, it represents a good return.

Think carefully before investing in Bulgarian property or any real estate deal which depends on cheap rate
flight connections from the UK - the no frills airlines are struggling under the strain of high oil prices and
the Brits as well as other western europeans are already cutting back on trips abroad.

[P-N]

Sent you a PM regarding an opportunity in Bulgaria which was brought to my attention at a business meeting with the Greek Consol here in Odessa.  I am NOT recommending it, SIMPLY bringing it to your attention mate.

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