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Starting a Business as an Expat Coach – Seven Steps

Purpose

Starting a business as an expat coach is not an easy feat. It takes dedication to build a brand and maintain consistency especially when the money doesn’t flow in consistently in the beginning. Workshop Announcement for Expat Coaches Angela Weinberger wrote the workbook as an accompanying guide for her “Global Rockstar” program. However, it can also be used as a self-help tool in connection with their RockMeApp. As an interculturalist with over 30 years of work experience in HR and Global Mobility, she wrote the book based on systemic consulting, short-term therapy, intercultural basics, inclusion literature, and modern self-help and management books. Angela Weinberger works as an Expat (Intercultural) Coach, as a trainer she values interactive training design. She learned […]

Planning Cash Flow for Female Expats and Founders


Planning Cash Flow is not only critical; female expats, like anyone living abroad, may experience concerns about cash flow. The financial aspects of expatriate life can be complex and influenced by various factors. Here are some common considerations: 1 – Understand Currency Exchange Rates Fluctuations in currency exchange rates can impact the purchasing power of expats. Female expats may worry about how currency movements affect their income, savings, and overall financial stability. https://www.expat.hsbc.com/international-banking/what-makes-exchange-rates-move/ https://airshare.air-inc.com/do-changes-in-the-exchange-rate-used-to-calculate-the-cola-cause-the-assignee-to-lose/gain-purchasing-power 2 – Consider the Cost of Living in Zurich, Switzerland The cost of living in a new country can differ significantly from one’s home country. Female expats may be concerned about managing expenses within their budget, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and education. Zurich is one of […]

Opening a Food Business in Zurich, Switzerland

Food Business in Switzerland

I’m regularly going for business lunches in Zurich and when I started my business I could not really afford that. Nowadays, if I haven’t been to a restaurant yet, I always leave a Google review and I even give feedback on forms. The reason I am doing this is because I’m hardly ever wowed by the experience. There are a number of reasons for that and my Swiss friends will probably cancel me for saying that but one reason is the Swiss attitude and arrogance to literally everything. There are 1001 rules and regulations and it is hard to survive as a restaurant owner. So most restaurants here are owned by chains and many of them are great (such as […]