Lazy, useless, poor, dishonest barrio people

How many times have you heard this on DR1? Have many times have a number of posters alluded to these opinions and "don't associate with them "
Well, I want to share with you an experience that is in the makings and where its going to go I dont know but it sure is an interesting ride.
About four months ago I decided that I needed another challenge in my otherwise nutty life so I thought I would test my abilities to start a small enterprise with these lazy, useless, poor uneducated people. Could it be possible that all that is said about them is true? Would I be ripped off? Remember, I'm the stupid gringo from NY that can't sit still at the beach, I need something to keep me busy throughout the daytime.

The players: (1) 23 year old Dominican with a background in electronics (mainly cell phones) (2) Dominicanas with limited education living in one the toughest slums of SD (1) fellow board member (1) Dominican worker of mine NYC. (1) stupid gringo that thinks he can beat the system in the DR and get satisfaction that he did.

I wanted to put together a group of stores,(probably 4 ) mainly communications (calls, web cams, cell phone sales, repairs etc) that have some unique ties to the Dominican community here in NYC. (I'd rather not get into this aspect of the business right now but I will share this with you in about a month)

First steps--find a local. With the help of a friend here in NY who went to SD in Aug. we found what was right for us. Enter barrio Dom. woman #1 who negogiated the lease. One Dominicana to another. She told the landlord you're not dealing with the gringo your're dealing with me. Case closed. Lease signed for a quarter of the rent the L.L> wanted

Enter fellow board member. Store design and construction all Dominicans with the help of the (2) uneducated, dishonest, etc. ladies. Design, construction. etc, almost complete. Its beautiful.
Need an electrical contract. What the hell do the 2 women from the barrio know about electrical contracts? Hell they don't even pay for their electric. But they know a couple of thing. They know where the office is. They know they want this opportunity to work. Three trips later this past week to the electric company--electric account opened this week.

Dsl--no prob. handled by 23yo Dom. Daily chores details etc--every day two ladies on the gua gua to the office or the store. Not educated. You bet perhaps in your terms. Poor? You bet but seeing the light as to how to bail out. Dishonest? I dont think so but cant explain that in public forum but have a LOT of sustantation.

I can go on and on but its not time yet its too early in the game. Do I think its going to work? Yes-big time because of some unique ideas I have for this biz here in NY with the Dom. community and with 4 hardworking people in SD.

Now for for comments and questions.
1) why are you doing this?
I get bored easily and biz comes easy to me. If I loose my money - not important but if I loose because of a poor concept shame on me.

2) Do I have a GF in the DR?
No.

3) Have I read all the warnings on DR1?
Yes. Too many.

4) Are you freacking crazy?
Might be.

5) When will we hear from you next?
In about one month when I have more to report. In the meantime pleeeeese don't reaffirm that I am crazy, send addtional warning, or ask me if I am in love.
All other intelligent comments or questions may or not be answered by this crazy gringo.

JOHN

Reading Comprehension 101

MrMike said:

I have started up multiple businesses in the DR with alot of help from Dominicans, there is nothing difficult about it. If you want to find barrio people who won't steal from you in the first few months of employment I can get you a truckload by next Tuesday, just tell me where to drop them off.

What's difficult is sustaining it. You are starting a business offering identical service as 5,000 others with nothing unique to offer.

Well the DR is a great place to be a small business with nothing unique to offer, many survive, more than in the US where they say over 80% of new businesses fail in the first year.

But you have no real chance of making it "big" by doing the exact same thing that thousands already are and just about anybody with a suitcase full of cel phones and an uncle in New York can do.

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My MY a nay sayer so early in the game. You need to read more carefully Mr. Mike. I NEVER said I had a suitcase with a bag of cells and had nothing unique to offer. In fact if you would read my post I said I have a very unique business to offer to the NEW YORK community that I would discuss at a later time.
Quite honestly I dont have the time or inclination to defend my actions with all the know it alls on this board--if you have nothing positive to lend to this tread dont bother.
BTW--the test on reading comprehesion is later today. Room 101. LOL
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