Starting a New Adventure Abroad by Opening Our Own Business

Hello everyone, We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet. We mainly speak French, with a basic level of Spanish and English, and we’re ready to improve these two languages if needed. We’re looking for a multicultural, safe country with quality healthcare and good schools accessible for our son. We’d also love a pleasant place with a mild climate where life is good. Our idea is to travel to different countries to explore, compare, and refine our project. We’d be really happy to read your tips, experiences, or anecdotes if you’ve already undertaken a similar project or if you know key points to anticipate. Thanks in advance for your shares and help—it would really help us move forward with our project! 😄

Hi there,

I’m not sure if anyone can help with such a personal journey, but maybe some firsthand experiences? Though what works for some... 😕 You didn’t mention whether you want to stay in Europe or go further afield. And if it’s not too personal, what kind of business are you thinking of opening?

Hi there, did you already have any experience running a business in France before leaving? Even though it’s still fundamentally business and commerce, what you’ll likely run into are cultural differences. There’s a big gap between doing business in France and doing business in your new country of residence.