self-employment - starting a business
So you want to venture into starting a new business? Choose an area in which you are passionate and uniquely skilled, and begin your journey.
Begin by researching the various businesses exhibiting at the Expat Expo in Geneva, the Leman International Fair in Lausanne and others in Switzerland. The expat market is a relatively new niche, and a potentially prosperous one.
Study how and why these exhibitors entered this market sector and gauge their success. If possible, interview a few of the organizations to better understand the process. The exhibitors offer important goods and services to the English speaking community such as day-care, healthcare, dentist, legal and accounting services, professional image consultants, religious organizations, bookstores, home and garden, travel and leisure and more.
AngloInfo, the English language online business directory for Geneva, is another excellent resource for the preliminary research stage. The directory lists a lot that Geneva has to offer, and will give you a better idea of the competition in your line of business.
You may find opportunities for networking at social clubs, sports clubs, theatre groups, and more.
Business Networking
Business Networking for Women
Business Expos
Online Resources
Begin by researching the various businesses exhibiting at the Expat Expo in Geneva, the Leman International Fair in Lausanne and others in Switzerland. The expat market is a relatively new niche, and a potentially prosperous one.
Study how and why these exhibitors entered this market sector and gauge their success. If possible, interview a few of the organizations to better understand the process. The exhibitors offer important goods and services to the English speaking community such as day-care, healthcare, dentist, legal and accounting services, professional image consultants, religious organizations, bookstores, home and garden, travel and leisure and more.
AngloInfo, the English language online business directory for Geneva, is another excellent resource for the preliminary research stage. The directory lists a lot that Geneva has to offer, and will give you a better idea of the competition in your line of business.
You may find opportunities for networking at social clubs, sports clubs, theatre groups, and more.
Business Networking
- Chambers of Commerce in Switzerland: British-Swiss, Swiss-American, Swiss-Australian, Swiss-Canadian, Swiss-Chinese, Swiss-Indian to name a few. Find more on this interactive map of Switzerland.
- American International Club of Geneva
- Executives International
- Internations
- International Financial Management Association
Business Networking for Women
- Business Professional Women's Club - Lake Geneva Chapter
- Career Women's Forum
- Organization of Women in International Trade - Lake Geneva Chapter
- WIN - Women's International Networking
Business Expos
- Expat Expo - for the International English speaking community
- Léman Expat Fair for the International English speaking community
Online Resources
- Business Center, Technoparc, 30 Rue Auguste Piccard, St-Genis Pouilly, France
- Business Center, Route de Meyrin, 267 CH - 12 17 Meyin, Switzerland
- Sharon Blanc, 19 rue des Trois Soeurs, Vieugy, 74600 Seynod, France - +33 456 20 09 27 - Email
- Euro Company Formations - information about the business environment in Switzerland, recruiting staff, banking information, registration and regulations.
- Expat Exchange - where to find legal advice (in English) for business start-ups in Switzerland.
- Investing in Switzerland the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) you'll find the Swiss Government's guide to setting up and doing business here.
- Launch Swiss - management consultants to help establish your business in Switzerland.
- The Local - Swiss news headlines, plus features, advice and discussion about living in and moving to Switzerland.
- Why Geneva - Business consulting targeted at the international community run by the Economic Development Office of the Canton of Geneva.
© Newcomer Welcome Center 2011-2018