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Old 05.06.2007, 18:41
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Re: Small Business question - cleaning business

I would brainstorm other business ideas that could work. Switzerland is so protectionist, and in my opinion 10 years behind in times of consumerism and retailing, you should be able to identify some niches...

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sorry mods, wasn't sure where to slap this...I thought here?
I have a few questions, and I'm sure I am way off base or in over my head here. Some of you know my story from last yr...moved here to marry a swiss, thought my work exp. would easily transfer into *some* kind of work here...NO. Without uni/college AND no german, I was miserable....decided to take some cleaning jobs under the table....which leads me to my questions....

how can I turn this into a viable, legal thing? The thought of me doing this longterm is just not appealing, and def. NOT what I envisioned my future here to be doing....is there any where I can take small bus. courses and try (down the road of course, not yet) to turn this into MY business?
I feel like my options in this country are extremely limited. My copies of my hs transcripts and diploma were lost in the mail....is this going to be a total situation for me taking courses? I just don't know what else to do with myself and I know now, there IS a market here....I'm turning people down constantly b/c I now need to get my sorry beeehind back into german school with the $$$ I am making from the existing clients.

help! I don't want to do this forever. I had a nice job that entailed using my brain and as much as like having something to do everyday, this isn't what I want longterm. I'm 30 yrs. old and am not happy that I gave up a career and now feel like nobody will even give me half a chance.
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