Lost - good time to start up in Galway?

oatsareclass

Hi all, maybe some of you can help me out. Ill tell you my story, have been working and living in Switz for over 2 years (admin work), however my partner (who is Swiss) would like to spread his wings and move out of Switz (for a while anyway) Since i am from Ireland, we thought, lets give Ireland a try. I decided that perhaps i could set up a small business giving exercise classes (am in the process of training) since there is not much happening in Ireland with jobs at the moment. My partner is thinking....event organising (he has a small record label here)......sooooo....i have come to Ireland to check out things (specifically Galway city) and to be honest...i am **** scared with what i have seen since ive come home....Ireland has really gone into a depression, recession has hit her so badly, and it is sad to see so many small shops ive known all my life closed down. Coupled with the rain, i am having second thoughts!
Can anybody offer me any advice. Would we be crazy to come to Ireland during this difficult time to set up something, or would i do better staying in Switzerland (bearing in mind neither my french or german is terribly good, therefore i would really rely on english clients)
help me guys...im lost!!!!
cheers
caro

mickbyrne

The say that recession is always the best time to set up a business. The pros at the moment are very low start up costs for rent ect. If you have the right idea, work hard and smart, then the timing will always be right.

Regards,
Michaell
www.perspective.ie

niceirishfella

I'd stay put in switzer until the so called green shoots turn into leaves.

DubTony

The rain is good enough reason to stay away. Everything else is just the icing