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My cousin (24) and I (25) are planning to move from Tennessee to St. John within the next year at a minimum. We want to open some sort of a small business. More than likely a small bar. My cousin is a real estate agent and I know there are some agencies there. Me on the other hand just got out of the Navy and I know there are a limited amount of technical jobs there. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on opening a small business in St. John, jobs that will keep us with a roof on our heads, or rental rates for apartments/studios. We're both strong minded and pretty inventive, we just don't have the resources to find the answers to all our questions so I figured the best way would be to talk to people that live in that area. Thanks
Posted : July 13, 2004 1:22 pm
Hello Jon,
For business liscensing information you might try
https://www.vimovingcenter.com/business_scene/
Your cousin should contact real estate agents and look into possiable employement. The yellow pages are online at www.viphonebook.com for looking listings.
What type of work would you be experienced or wanting to do?
--Islander
Posted : August 26, 2004 4:37 am
Contact the Vi Chamber of commerce. They will send you a welcome package with all kinds of information. I believe the Island have stricter health rules when it comes to restaurant related businesses. You might want to inform yourself about them. St John is fairly small so jobs might be limited to hotel and restaurants, perhaps retail etc.
Iris
Posted : August 26, 2004 2:03 pm
Whether it's in the VI or Tennessee, you might want to work for an existing company first before starting your own. Even a poorly run company has a lot of worthwhile information to give and it's a lot easier to learn things while you're earning some income rather than worrying about bills that will come constantly. While working for someone else you can learn about the many rules and regulations that every business is subject to plus the ones that apply only to the type of business you're interested in starting. Another option is to work for a small business that is looking to sell - it's a lot easier than reinventing the wheel.
I don't want you to discourage you from starting a business (I own half of one), but it is not easy, especially in a different location with a different culture. Good luck.
Posted : August 26, 2004 9:29 pm
