If the laying off was abrupt i have this to tell you. Go home and take a deep breath,i mean relax before involving yourself in anything. This is because you shouldn't make such crucial decesions in haste,panic or under pressure.

A likely impossibility is always preferable to an unconvincing posibility.

car hire is a very nice business and i can say i have seen two people get in to it and have gone 50% returns in the first 3 months in business. that is their luck though. September is coming and ICT should open up imense opportunities. try upgrading your shags for starters. better still provide unlimited calls for a limited fee monthly. the latter requires expertise though but think over it.

hasta la vista

Jerry and Kyt thanks very much.

I have actually been working in the US now and will be heading home soon should the situation persist. Personally,I have had to hire a car while at home fo vacation and I liked the business. The only worry is the security as one will have to give it to a stranger hoping that they are good people and will return the car. I know one way of dealing with this is to take an insurance cover. I understand risk is part and parcelof every business but do you think this is something that may need a lot of thought? Also,what about starting a taxi business,is the situation in Kenya now good for such kind of investment?

Thanks guys.

@Waria,

800k is 10,000 USD

you need to finance your monthly budget for at least three months with your savings.

Three months will be useful to think through and know exactly what you want to do,either find another job,or go into business,whether in Kenya or USA.

After you've financed your monthly budget for at least three months,talk to people both in USA and Kenay to know what opportunities are available for you.

If you choose business,you will need enough working capital to get it started,and if you need it to pay you a salary every month,then you must factor that in keeping inmind that the business must aslo retain its income for growth.

If business does not seem vaible,I would encourage you to agressively seek employment bearing in mind that you will need to continue servicing your monthly budget.

800K could start a small business in Kenya,I dont know about USA. Examples at home are: a Cyber cafe,a phone accessory shop,car hire,buying and selling of designer cloths for both men and women,you could try MLM for credible companies.



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