Gather information about everything regarding the sector you want to compete. Investigate the market, check the prices, search the proper location, be clear and stand out. Then plan, how and when you will start, how much money you need, what are you going to do if you fail, who can help you, what is the most secure way for you start. And last but not least, be careful with everything. Everything! An immigrant has to think twice I guess. Not only because if you fail you might not have another opportunity, since there is not sufficient support, but also because on your first mistake you can be easily judged and discriminated. Keep a low profile, work hard and try to be integrated in the local working environment. I am sure Greece would have been such an interesting place if more immigrants had the chance to open their own business and bring their own smell and identity in this already fascinating land.”
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