Hi Friend,
This month's newsletter is all about helping you be an entrepreneur in another country. We're giving you tips to help you have a smoother visa application process and sharing the most common documents you'll want to have ready before you start the process. And we'd like you to be aware of cultural differences so you'll acclimate more gracefully.
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"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."
- Steve Jobs, was the chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and co-founder of Apple Inc. -
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Tips for a Smoother Investor Immigration Experience
You are about to make a huge life-changing decision. You intend to move to another country and see how your business skills compare to local investors and business owners. You are not alone.
It is critical that, from the start, you understand that this is not an easy process. Governments establish strict guidelines for all types of immigrants – including investor immigrants – and it is the duty of the immigration authorities to ensure that in granting investor visas, those guidelines are carefully and clearly followed.
Here are tips you can use to help make the visa application process less stressful.
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Documentation Requirements for Your Entrepreneur Visa
We have been working with entrepreneurs who intend to try their business skills in another country for over 10 years. Many of our clients are citizens of European, Asian, African, and Middle Eastern countries who believe they will have a better opportunity in the United States, Canada, the UK, or EU countries.
Here are the most common documentation requirements we've seen for entrepreneur visas.
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Watch for Differences in Customs & Cultures when Working Abroad
If you intend to open an offshore office or factory in another country to take advantage of a new, often larger market, or if you intend to migrate to a new country to apply your already seasoned business skills, you must be aware of the differences in customs and cultures that you will face in succeeding in your new market.
If you are considering working abroad, keep these important cultural differences in mind.
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Goodies from the Archives
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How to Start an International Trading Business
International trade is the import or export of a product, service, or commodity between companies or individuals in different countries. International trading is open to virtually anyone, anywhere.
If you are interested in importing or exporting goods and services, this article will get you started with a step-by-step guide to launching your international trading company.
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USA Treaty Countries for Investors and Traders
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency of the U.S. Department of State allows investors and traders from "Treaty Countries" the opportunity to apply for a nonimmigrant visa and be admitted to the United States.
Here are the general qualifications for a "Treaty Investor" and a "Treaty Trader."
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Who Wants a Gift Card?
We all know that the best way to get new business is through word of mouth.
If you know an entrepreneur who could use help with their business plan, pitch deck, and financial model? Please send them to our website and ask them to put your name in the "How did you find us?" field when they contact us.
If they hire Cayenne Consulting, we'll send you a $100 Amazon gift card!
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About Cayenne Consulting
Cayenne Consulting assists startups and emerging growth ventures (including new initiatives at large firms) by developing business plans, financial forecasts, pitch decks, business models, business valuations, research reports, and more.
Cayenne also provides specialty services such as exit and succession planning, grant writing, business turnaround consulting, and strategic planning.
Cayenne has served over 2,400 clients since 2001. Our consultants have prepared materials that have played an important role in raising over $4.3 billion.*
* Note that Cayenne Consulting is not a broker-dealer and therefore cannot raise capital for our clients.
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