Tenerife Forum members... do you have a business in Tenerife? [Archive]

admin

27-08-2011, 19:26

We are interested to find out how many of our forum members actually own a business in Tenerife and what type of businesses they are so that we can understand the cross-section of our community.

We are also interested how many forum members are business owners in the UK too :)

We are hoping to develop the forum to support our members businesses more in the future, so the responses will help us do that in the best way possible.

Please vote in the poll and post below if you would like to let us know a bit more about your business.

If you are an employee, we would be equally interested to hear about the business you work for and your role within the company :)

Thanks! :D

Pooh

27-08-2011, 19:39

What if I own businesses in 4 countries? :laugh:

But the "self employed" option doesn't say if it's in Tenerife or elsewhere...

Vortex Wake

27-08-2011, 19:43

A Jimandsi category ' Mind your own business'

MaxineC

27-08-2011, 19:57

I've answered as 'self employed' but guess I should have answered we have a business here... though it's possible not the sort I could advertise on here... :whistle:

KirstyJay

27-08-2011, 19:58

What if I own businesses in 4 countries? :laugh:

But the "self employed" option doesn't say if it's in Tenerife or elsewhere...Self employed anywhere. :)

I've answered as 'self employed' but guess I should have answered we have a business here... though it's possible not the sort I could advertise on here... :whistle:No one said anything about advertising. Once again... jumping to conclusions ;)

VideoMem

27-08-2011, 20:11

Now retired from being self employed in the UK:wave:

cainaries

27-08-2011, 20:26

Poor old OAPs. Maybe this should have been a category?

henry

27-08-2011, 20:30

whould like to start a video game business. but saving my money for that

caroletenerife

27-08-2011, 20:31

Own nought, run a charity shop in San Eugenio, post in 'For Sale' when we get extra special goodies like...GUCCI bag xxx

tinpoo

27-08-2011, 20:51

Why is this important ?

Jimandsi

27-08-2011, 20:56

A Jimandsi category ' Mind your own business'

My vote has been made and that's all.

slodgedad

27-08-2011, 21:01

Why is this important ?Not important as such, if you are not a business owner, but potentially important if you are.

As Admin has pointed out a business section for members would be of benefit to..........members.

KirstyJay

27-08-2011, 21:05

Poor old OAPs. Maybe this should have been a category?It is... 'other - please post below' ;) Only allowed 10 poll options ;)

KirstyJay

27-08-2011, 21:09

Why is this important ?As slodgie said, it's not really... apart from the fact that in the current economic climate, we are trying to develop things on the forum that will HELP businesses in Tenerife... an may possibly be useful to businesses in the UK and elsewhere too...

If you do not want to participate in the research then feel free to click the 'i just want to see the results' option, that is why it's there :)

doreen

27-08-2011, 21:12

One idea of how to use this information will be to ask business owners & self employed we identify here for their views on meetings specifically for our members - networking, mentoring and the like :)

sandra

27-08-2011, 21:22

work as a receptionist for a holiday resort in San Eugenio

Sandra xx

MaxineC

27-08-2011, 21:25

No one said anything about advertising. Once again... jumping to conclusions ;)

T'is my middle name... :D

EDIT: For anybody thinking I've finally lost the plot (that happened years ago :D) and I'm talking to myself, Kirsty's post should have been quoted in mine... but it appears not to have been... ???

Bobby

27-08-2011, 22:42

I have posted 'Other' as I have been retired for the past 18 years. However, I have never owned a business but spent my working life in public service.

CIM

27-08-2011, 22:48

I have a few business interests and am currently developing a few more. Some Tenerife related, some not. All ideas are of interest, I enjoy networking (especially if its "laid on" :) ) and really enjoy discussing business, especially online marketing/SEO etc. I have a lot of respect for self made people and would be interested in meeting more in Tenerife if they are kicking around.

atlantico

27-08-2011, 23:18

I've business in UK and Tenerife, and I'm self-employed, but I couldn't select all three, so just picked the main one !

Is this so business owners can get discounts in other members industries - glad most Tenerife business owners are Bar owners !!

Megaloo

27-08-2011, 23:18

Retired from my own business back in UK

tonytwist

27-08-2011, 23:47

no i do not

CIM

27-08-2011, 23:50

Good one "Tony" - helpful...

christa

27-08-2011, 23:58

I sense a sales pitch approaching..........!

timmylish

27-08-2011, 23:59

Incapacidad Permanente.

karinagal

28-08-2011, 00:36

Selected 'other' as I am a civil servant.... Previously worked for BT....

coxan56

28-08-2011, 09:21

Hi We are retired and holiday in Tenerife as often as we can

Ann

Jackie

28-08-2011, 09:50

My husband and I ( haha sound like the Queen ) own a business in the UK, so I am self employed through that, but I also work for a business here in Tenerife. How do I vote:confused:

TOTO 99

28-08-2011, 09:59

Lol...You'd think people with their own business would find this easy wouldn't you? :D

carolethatch

28-08-2011, 10:52

I'm retired, but my husband works for a huge business, british steel.(or should I say indian owned)

doreen

28-08-2011, 11:03

I sense a sales pitch approaching..........!

Actually - quite the opposite ... watch this space :)

bonitatime

28-08-2011, 13:43

Business in Tenerife although not a bar.

Gfplux

28-08-2011, 14:05

What about retired people.

Jackie

28-08-2011, 14:26

Lol...You'd think people with their own business would find this easy wouldn't you? :D

You would, but I need multiple choice haha

KirstyJay

28-08-2011, 14:31

What about retired people.See my reply earlier in the thread.

murph

28-08-2011, 15:04

I am a self employed Commercial Finance Broker in the UK, organizing finance for small to medium sized businesses buying vehicles and machinery etc. Also source cars and vans for customers

Would love to transfer my skills to Tenerife and be able to do something similar on the island, but haven't been able to figure out how up to now!

Unless of course anyone out there knows different.

teno

28-08-2011, 18:58

A Jimandsi category ' Mind your own business'

I quite agree, plus it is ridiculous that you cannot access the site before reading these polls.

Jenny10

28-08-2011, 19:57

I took early retirement from work so that we could move to the sun!

moonlady

28-08-2011, 21:47

I want to be private

EileenD

28-08-2011, 21:54

I am retired. Hip, Hip, Hooray!!!

KirstyJay

28-08-2011, 23:47

I quite agree, plus it is ridiculous that you cannot access the site before reading these polls.

I want to be privateIt's not actually compulsory to answer... as mentioned in the OP, this is for research purposes in order for us to try and help business people on the forum. If you'd prefer not to answer, then don't. There is an option for that on the poll, you can also just closed the thread and not vote at all.

:)

lassy76

29-08-2011, 09:39

we are retired early and loving it.

sunchaser

30-08-2011, 13:38

Can i go to the forum now please,SIR

doreen

30-08-2011, 13:49

Can i go to the forum now please,SIR

A little patience is all that is asked for help starting a project that will aid our members and their businesses :)

kenbo1000

30-08-2011, 22:43

Retired and very content.

emilyhoque

31-08-2011, 13:27

nope we dont have that :)

Andrzej

31-08-2011, 20:47

now retired....early!

admin

01-09-2011, 15:58

We have now set up a new Business section of the forum where any Tenerife Business owners have the opportunity to have a week's free promotion.

Please click here for the announcement : http://www.tenerifeforum.org/tenerife-forum/showthread.php?8857-Welcome-to-the-New-Tenerife-Forum-Business-Section

So... ye of little faith... not giving a sales pitch at all ;)

Enjoy! :)

PS: the poll on this page is still open :)

Irish Sandie

07-09-2011, 23:23

Am unemployed at mo

Tenerife Sun

09-09-2011, 18:32

No - retired from owning a business in the Uk

KirstyJay

12-09-2011, 13:05

it is important?

It is if either of these threads are of interest to you.

http://www.tenerifeforum.org/tenerife-forum/showthread.php?8857-Welcome-to-the-New-Tenerife-Forum-Business-Section
http://www.tenerifeforum.org/tenerife-forum/showthread.php?9211-Do-you-accept-the-Tenerife-Forum-Discount-Card-in-your-business

Bloomee1888

14-09-2011, 10:08

I'm an employed and working in an advertising company as a model.

Leadplayer

14-09-2011, 17:58

go on tell us lol

I have a driving school

dew123

19-09-2011, 23:58

No..I don't have a business in tenerefi but I hope someday, somehow I have...lol

bancroftjacquib

24-09-2011, 15:59

don't know why do we have to do it

A.P.&.S.S

26-09-2011, 17:10

I have a business here on the island and glad to say things are starting to pick up a bit........keep it coming though always need more to fill the time up!