Question by Victory27: What do you think of this business idea? Would you hire me?
I’m considering a new business (ad)venture, and I’m wondering what kind of market potential there is for it.
First, a little background:
I’m fluent in both Spanish and English, love to travel, I’m a great planner, love to learn as well as share what I know, and I hold two bachelor’s degrees. My degrees are in Fisheries & Wildlife Science and International Studies. I have lived and studied in both Mexico and Ecuador.
My idea for a business is still forming in my mind, so I would love any suggestions you might have. Basically, I want to work as a sort of travel agent/tour guide/interpreter.
I would plan and book trips for clients and could be booked to go along as tour guide &/or interpreter. I think I would specialize in eco-tourism throughout latin America, the Caribbean, and other Spanish speaking areas. Of course historical, cultural, musical, artistic, archaeological, whatever the client wants aspects could be included. Clients could choose from different levels of involvement on my part; from, say, just booking and giving some pointers and sending them on their way to planning, booking, accompaniment, translating, tour-guiding, etc…
Do you think this could be a successful venture for me?
Do you have any ideas, opinions, suggestions about my idea?
What should my first step be?

Thanks in advance!

Best answer:

Answer by Costa Rica ’03
To answer all your questions in one swoop: Check out Costa Rica.
Everything you mentioned is EXACTLY what is very applicable to that country.
The only drawback might be the competition, but if you are as good as you sound, you’ll make out like a bandit!
Yes, I would hire you.

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