Hi Rob,

Thanks for your words of wisdom.

The boardies in this forum actually helped and guided me as a female solo traveller when I first visited Negril for which I am ever so greatful.

I frequently read the posts on this forum although Ive not done so for the past few months due to me relocating, moving country and setting up somewhere else.

I might be wrong, but I can recall threads from a year or so ago when boardies have discussed setting up their businesses in JA, but I cant remember who commented or what the name of the threads were, which is why I started a new thread. If I have become just slightly too familiar with this forum I apologize. I had to open a new account today because I could not remember my log in, so I know that this is a tourist orientated website.

When I thought about my idea, I instantly thought of negril.com and couldn't wait to hear the boardies who have had this experience to share their stories. Of course my business plan would not be based on the comments made here, it's just really interesting to hear how other people have made it or possibly failed -the thread I remember specificly mentioned how it is to set up your own business, not being from JA, and being a woman.

I apologize again if you found this thread inappropriate, I got excited :/

I appreciate your comment on that you have seen many people come and leave with nothing,I wouldnt necessarily set up my business for me to live in JA permanently for the rest of my life, it's a business idea that I want my friends who are ambitious and live locally to get involved in, since they dont have the means to set up their own just yet, but I would be there in the early stages til its up and running. If it proves successful Id probably allow my friends to 'buy' me out in the next 5-10 years.