Creating New Business in PR

Member since 14 April 2019

L-GeezieMember14 April 2019 01:27:41

Hi, everyone! I'm in the beginning stages of researching business opportunities in PR--types, location, etc.

Obviously, I'd love to launch something that'd be lucrative, but I'd also like for it to be something that is useful and welcome to the citizens as well as tourists.

I found a 2018 list online and just wanted to get your opinions on the usefulness and need:

1. Restaurant
2. Bar
3. Grocery Store
4. Car rental
5. Taxi
6. Limousine service
7. Retail - beauty products
8. Retail - clothing
9. Laundromat (self service)
10. Courier Service
11. Water travel (jet skis, cruises to nearby islands, etc.)
12. Hotel
13. Movie theater
14. Hair salon
15. Nail salon
16. Shoe store

Which of these businesses does PR most need, and on what part of the island?

Thanks for your input!

sandrarduncan Serial expat

Member since 13 September 2015

sandrarduncanSerial expat14 April 2019 01:36:38

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There are several things we need that isn't on your list. I have another suggestions if you want to private message me

L-Geezie Member

Member since 14 April 2019

L-GeezieMember14 April 2019 01:41:17

I thought about that after I posted. I'm happy to hear new ideas that aren't included on this list!

10YRStoRincon Active member

Member since 27 April 2017

10YRStoRinconActive member14 April 2019 13:56:52

I don't know how lucrative beach/water activities are in PR but I think that's lacking. Not all beaches have rentals (jet ski, kayaks, banana boats, that jet pack thingy that allows you to hover over the water, parasailing, those hand held propellers that move you through the water). I have visited beaches in other countries that offer a plethora of water activities. Also beach chairs, loungers, umbrellas rentals. The sun in PR is Burning HOT.....there isn't enough shade. Not all beaches offer this service.

Sitka Serial expat

Member since 07 October 2015

SitkaSerial expat14 April 2019 14:12:22

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Where we live, we often see people flying above the beach in gas powered kites. They launch at the park and fly up and down the beach about a hundred feet off the ground.

Don’t know if they are rental units, but seem to be popular.

L-Geezie Member

Member since 14 April 2019

L-GeezieMember14 April 2019 14:53:43

Awesome ideas! Thank you!

sandrarduncan Serial expat

Member since 13 September 2015

sandrarduncanSerial expat14 April 2019 15:27:48

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Insurance liability is very expensive for the water sports rentals. Most people can barely afford to open a business after the cost for permits, inspections, licences etc. To pay alot for this type of liability isnt usually worth the headaches