Law / Setting up small business in Poland? [191]

If you have the cash/capital, I wouldnt bother searching for a business partner. You are more than capable of doing everything yourself business-wise.

Two great sites with loads of information which I recommend:

paiz.gov.pl/publications/how_to_do_business_in_poland
polesmakemoney.com/how-to-start-a-business-in-poland/

Loads of info. Good Luck with your ideas and ventures!

Real Estate / Are Mortgage brokers licenced in Poland? Can anyone become an real estate agent? [18]


There is always a way to compete against the market leaders. Not easy but always a way.

Real Estate / Are Mortgage brokers licenced in Poland? Can anyone become an real estate agent? [18]

Heya I too have taken up an interest in real estate, so my search led me here :p I've actually read so much stuff I think there is potential in it, particularly in Poland. I've read an interesting article the other day though can't remember where exactly, I think it was on the PolesMakeMoney website. I'm 97% decided to go for it! Not to become an agent but set up a chain of agencies in the major cities. I've thought about this for years but never was eager to do the years of study.

Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]

I am aware whose toes im walking on, roughly. And the chip truck is always good. Everyone knows that on chips you can easily earn 300-400% but need something extra I think a usp. I will examine everything more in depth in the next few days.

Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]

Cities are great for business but I'm adament about starting out in the country. A service road coming off the main road is a good idea. Need some land :/

Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]


All valid points. I find the idea great, however there are many many aspects which need to be addressed: Sanepid, GDDKiA, security, BHP, electricity, etc. I'm certain the idea is good[b][/b]. People must eat all year. Delph I think your point about obstruction on the roads is my most major concern, as the other details can be ironed out. Other people have done it (maybe not beside main roads, but on streets), check out these fotos:

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Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]


Why?


thanks for pointing that out.


I thought so too to be honest, but seeing as I haven't contacted any companies yet, I've estimated 50% as the worst case in terms of margins.


Probably. Especially if its powered by a generator.

Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]

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Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]


If that won't work, then I'll use my savings which I've put aside for investment.


Cross that bridge when I get to it. I don't think anyone can plan what sanepid will say, but I'd have to try to cover what I can. Normally these "budki gastronomiczne" can come with a sanepid certificate.


Cameras. I've installed a many.


Not familiar with BHP, so its something I'd have to get a grasp of.


Need to look into this still. I am after all in preliminary planning, getting facts together, trying to test plausibility.

Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]


What other work do you mean? With good organization and staff it should be ok. I AM afraid, that I will basically work from early to late, and that's not living at all. BUT I don't see it that way if ALL the cogs are working properly.


yes. if they can't then fire them and hire someone else. all they have to do is make kababs all day. I'm the one who organizes re-stocking etc.


I won't deny that the administrative paperwork will probably overwhelm me.

Law / Jobs and Economic Status in Poland [64]

Could it be, that one sees the economy based on their own lives. I mean, if a person works in a collapsing building industry, and other in a booming texstyle industry, then one says life is great where the other that life's a struggle.

Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]


Open 2 and you'll make 3000zl


hate it


Re-investment is everything


According to my calculations, selling 50 kebabs should cover it. Even if my own earnings will be for example 1000zl less, meaning 500zl a month for me, its still affordable (just need to open like 4).


In the closest town, a 15m2 space near the old town costs 500zl. So assuming on a road between 2 towns (in amongst villages), it will be significantly cheaper than 500zl. Just need to borrow 10 x 5m from a farmer and I cant work from there.


I've got that covered. Got someone on the inside, who say's that I could get a grant for whatever I want. She would make sure of it.

Law / Jobs and Economic Status in Poland [64]

LOL, when I read what I wrote, I too thought the same.

Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]

Ryz, about the funding, I look at it like this: All I need is about 40-60 thousand zl to buy one of those "gastronomicznych przyczep/kontenerow". I don't care for other stuff. If the business goes upside down within 12 months then the fundee has to repay the dotation, so given the "IF" I'd rather borrow as little as possible. Oh if my idea materializes then I'll gladly give you a free kebab on the house.

newpip, kebabs do appeal to the masses, and "mase robi kase". Youth's will go for kebabs over a healthy sandwich. Especially...hey now here is the proven thing about hunger... the hungrier someone is, the more they crave unhealthy food. proven scientifically. I prefer healthy sandwiches like PRET in London, but I can't envision the masses going for it.

Here is my breakdown:
50 Kebabs a day for 10zl = 500zl a day X 30 days = 15,000zl a month
15,000 - 7500 (half is the production cost of a kebab) = 7500
MINUS 2000 (elec, water, gas)
MINUS 1000 (bloody ZUS)
MINUS Czynsz/Dzierzawe 100zl
= 4400 - 19% taxes
= 3500
MINUS 1 worker 2000zl
= 1500zl for me

Law / Jobs and Economic Status in Poland [64]


I guess that adds credibility.

Law / Opening "Budke Gastronomiczna" [37]

That's pretty affluent and intelligent advice. I certainly wouldn't invest more than I have, but would make use of a EU grant for funding and trial this idea for 1 year.

I think its a good idea overall, but ZUS scares me to be honest.

Work / Student cost of living in Poland (Transport / Rent / Food / Courses)? [5]

Alright, well based on (polishforums.com/work-study-43/much-average-living-cost-poland-foreign-student-53612/) that post I'll just have to assume around 1200zl shared and maybe 1500zl single.

Australia / I would love to meet Poles living in Sydney [56]

Maybe that was me.

Language / "Pan" or "Ty" - how people address each other in Poland? [55]

cheers a.k.

Travel / Predicting the Summer 2012 weather in Poland [6]

not every winter is minus 3 either. Here Downunder we're experiencing incredibly cold summer, barely over 20.

Love / Any Polish Muslim girls living in Poland? [103]

I think the "enemies" reply was based on the fact that in todays time the two countries dont "cheer for the same team". Simply said...come war there would be conflict. So I think that comment is more macro scaled in this thread rather than to do with relationships. At least thats MY take on it, I may be wrong.

Australia / I would love to meet Poles living in Sydney [56]

Theres lotsa pol ppl in sydney. I was there few weeks back and overheard several groups of ppl speaking polish. None here in Brissie though...if I ever come across anyone polish i'll run buy a lotto ticket.

Work / Englishman seeking non teaching work asap - to stay in Poland or ..? [37]


Okay so you say its one of the easiest ways to earn a living. But what I mean is, for me, teaching will be as unpleasant as as working in a call centre. I never considered myself to BE a teacher. I don't care for it, and I'd rather put my efforts into doing something that I will enjoy. Still have to find out what that could be.

Delph, I agree with you that anyone who doesn't put 100% dedication into whatever they do, won't succeed.

Work / Englishman seeking non teaching work asap - to stay in Poland or ..? [37]

Topic is "Englishman seeking non teaching work asap". Key word is non-teaching. As I'm in a similar situation (well planning phase), I have wiped teaching from my list of options. Neither am I experienced or confident, and I do not possess the dedication and commitment to gain a CELTA. Teaching is out! Its just not me! I'm interpreting richwright to be the same, somewhat.

Can I just ask....and this is a question which I'm trying to answer about myself as well...what is your interest in Poland (Krakow) and what do you want to achieve there?

The End Goal?

Work / Englishman seeking non teaching work asap - to stay in Poland or ..? [37]

Nice cars, nice flats, wealth. Is that something a newbie in poland can look forward to do u think?